The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Manager ofCalifornia Welcome Center (CWC)

The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the appointment of its new California Welcome Center (CWC) Manager, Kay Faust Carter.  The CWC is located at the Collection Riverpark at 2786 Seaglass Way.

Carter brings a diverse background in communications, business and professional experience in the wine industry.  Before joining the CWC, Carter served as a Wine Specialist and Wine Club Coordinator for the Bacchus Wine Shop in Millbrae, California where she provided customer service and management for the wine club members.  Before that, she worked as an Office Coordinator at San Francisco Wine School and Business Office and Operations Analyst at The Rare Wine Company in Brisbane, California.  She also held the position of Tasting Room Associate at Thomas Fogarty Winery in Woodside, California.
 
Besides working within the wine industry, Carter also served as Director of Finance and Human Resources for Mercy High School in Burlingame, California where she managed financial and investment activity at the school while also supervising all human resource functions and overseeing the overall operation.
 
Carter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications/Journalism/Video from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration in Management Studies/Marketing emphasis from San Francisco State University. In addition, she has an Advanced Level III certification (with merit) and Intermediate Level II certification (with distinction) from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust and recently completed the classroom portion of the Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators via the San Francisco Wine School.
 
For more information, call the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 805-385-7545.
 
About Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is a non-profit organization designed to increase visitor expenditures, and tourism revenue opportunities through the promotion of Oxnard as a premier travel destination.  Oxnard is an easy drive up the coast from Los Angeles or from the northern portions of California.  Visitors are encouraged to enjoy Oxnard’s uncrowded beaches, explore the many diverse attractions and outdoor adventures that are unique to the area.  A wide variety of hotel accommodations are available ranging from mid-priced rooms to oceanfront and seaside settings.  For more information, call the California Welcome Center at 805-988-0717.
 
 

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