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Erika Durand is an experienced professional currently serving as a Casino Host at ilani since July 2024 and as a Banquet Team Member at Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux since April 2023. Prior experience includes a long tenure as an English Teacher at Newport Public Schools from September 2008 to June 2024, and the role of Event Manager at Blackstone Caterers from May 2019 to February 2023, where responsibilities involved event setup, breakdown, and VIP customer service. Additionally, Erika taught an English language immersion course for international students at Portland State University in July 2018. Early career experience includes serving as an Office Assistant at Hinckley Allen from 2004 to 2007, supporting the real estate department. Erika holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor's degree in French/English from the same institution.