LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Disney Institute announced today that Elise Schwarz has joined the company as regional sales manager for New York City. In this role, Schwarz will be responsible for cultivating relationships with companies in New York City and surrounding areas interested in developing a corporate culture that is focused on leadership, customer service, innovation and creativity.
Schwarz joins Disney Institute from The Corporate Executive Board where she was director of sales and member services, finance and strategy practice. Prior to that position, Schwarz was a leader within CEB's member services team as an account director. Schwarz joined the company in 2005 and helped build clients for CEB's membership based services providing best practices research, business analyses and executive education focused on performance improvement and corporate strategy.
"Elise has great experience in developing and maintaining strategic relationships in New York City and around the world," says Kevin Harry, managing sales director for Disney Institute. "We're thrilled to have her join our team."
Schwarz was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Virginia in 2004. She is based in New York, New York.
Disney Institute, the professional development and external training arm of The Walt Disney Company, draws on more than 80 years of experience in a variety of industries, including hospitality, entertainment, and food and beverage. The company offers engaging seminars, workshops and presentations, as well as fully customized programming in the areas of leadership, people management, quality service, brand loyalty and innovation/creativity.
Programs are available at client locations in cities around the world -- or at Disney destinations in the Americas, Europe and Asia -- enabling participants to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives operational excellence. Private, customized programs blend the unique strengths and challenges of the client with best practices from The Walt Disney Company for a targeted, effective message that can be easily and quickly adapted to individual organizations.
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