Desireann Leal, CTA

Desireann Leal has a diverse range of work experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. Desireann is currently working at Visit Anaheim as a Specialist in Tourism and Partnership, a position they have held since June 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Coordinator in Tourism and Partnership at Visit Anaheim from January 2023 to June 2023.

In 2022, Desireann worked as an Event Intern at Friends of the Los Angeles River for a short period of time. In 2020, they were a Hotel Sales Coordinator at the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board from January to April.

Desireann gained valuable experience at Ayres Hotels where they held two roles: Sales Coordinator from March 2018 to January 2020 and Customer Service Specialist from March 2017 to March 2018.

Before joining Ayres Hotels, they were a Wellness Coordinator at The Joint Chiropractic from September 2014 to March 2018. At Flanagan's on Main, Desireann worked as a Seasonal Waitress and Seasonal Hostess from December 2013 to April 2014.

Desireann also has previous experience as a Seasonal Office Clerk at Deer Valley Resort from November 2013 to April 2014 and as a Seasonal Front Desk Receptionist at Club Med from March 2013 to October 2013.

Desireann served as an Office Manager at Ariola Imports from 2012 to 2013, and earlier in their career, they worked as a Department Manager in Custom Framing and Seasonal at The Michaels Companies, Inc. from 2008 to 2011.

Desireann Leal, CTA has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality & Restaurant Management from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which they obtained from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they completed their Associate of Science (AS) degree in Hospitality Management from Mt. San Antonio College between 2014 and 2020. Additionally, Desireann has obtained certifications in CPR & AED from Cintas, as well as ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager certifications from ServSafe Certified. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.