Jacqueline Volkart
About me
Jackie grew up in Switzerland, north of Lucerne.
I chose this career path because
Jackie chose this career because she loves people and loves the global international environment.
I prepared for this career by
She studied hospitality at university and worked on moving up the ranks to her current role of General Manager.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
Jackie uses being a woman as an advantage and not challenging. She helps the women step up and get involved. She feels we have made some inroads, but there is a lot more to do.
My greatest strength(s)
Her greatest strength is taking care of people; helping, developing and inspiring them.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Her two greatest accomplishments are becoming the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico and obtaining her MBA two years ago.
My personal/professional goals
Jackie just loves what she does, but maybe sometime in the future she will go into teaching as she has so much to share.
What/Who has inspired me the most
She grew up in Switzerland and her home was an open house. She is part of a caring family and there were always people coming and going.
I most want to be known/remembered for
Jackie wants to be remembered as inspiring others to do good things and that she has opened their eyes to the world.
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
She received the Miami Community Service Award.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
She enjoys doing community service.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Her work is her hobby, but she does like tennis, European soccer, cooking and eating.