Erin Tierney

Education

PhD, University Ireland, Trinity College, 1996 MA, University College Dublin, 1991 BA, Manhattanville College, 1990

Academic Appointments

Adjunct Faculty Instructor of Online Management Courses, University of Massachusetts, 2011-Present Lecturer, Dept. of Hospitality & Tourism, 09/2007-Present

Research Interests

• Destination Management
• Academic programs in Event Management
• Student development in Event Management programs & professional organizations
• Globalization of the meetings industry
• Women's roles in Hospitality
• Artist Management
• Tour Management
• Incentive programs
• Coaching and developing staff
• Managing technology focused youth

Teaching Interests

• Sales Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Event Management
• Convention & Meeting Management
• Entertainment Management
• Hotel Operations
• Destination Management
• Global Events
• Festival Planning
• Wedding Planning & Design
• Personal Finance
• Olympic Event Organization
• Artist & Tour Management
• Corporate Travel Management

Professional Background

Professional Experience

Director of Sales, The Americas , 2012-Present, Worldwide Events Director of Meetings & Incentives, 2011-2012, Tumlare Corporation Director of Sales, 2010-2011, The International Golf Club Convention Sales Manager, 2008-2009, Greater Springfield CVB Director of Meetings & Incentives, 2006-2007, Tumlare Corporation Director of Meetings & Incentives , 2003-2006, Visit Denmark

Recent Honors & Awards

Outstanding Teacher Award Nomination, 2011-2012 Meeting Professionals International CT River Valley Chapter President, 2014/15 Meeting Professionals International CT River Valley President Elect, 2013/14 Meeting Professionals International CT River Valley Chapter VP Education, 2012/13 Meeting Professionals International CT River Valley Chapter VP Membership, 2011/12 Committee Member of Meeting Professional International Young Leader/Student Task Force, 2013/14 & 2014/15