| Mary
Ann Cricchio, F. M. P. |
| About: |
| Native of Baltimore, Community Activist and
Organizer, Coalition Builder, |
| Enthusiastic Supporter of Baltimore and its Hospitality
Industry, Industry Representative/ Spokesperson |
| Leadership Roles: |
| Board of Directors for the
National Restaurant Association |
| Past President of the Restaurant Association
of Maryland |
| President of the Little
Italy Restaurant Association |
| The Governor's Work Force Investment
Board |
| Past Chair of the Governor's Board of Tourism |
| Board of Director Baltimore Area Convention &
Visitors Association |
| Mayor's Bicentennial Committee, Culinaire of the Chaine des Rotisseurs
Vice |
| Counselor, Mayor's Night Life Task Force Committee |
| Awards and Honors: |
| Governor's Award of Excellence
1998) |
| Academy of Travel and Tourism Professional of
the Year(1997) |
| Award from the Restaurant Association of Maryland
(1996) |
Outstanding Service and Dedication Award from
the Chaine
des Rotisseure(1997) |
| DiRoNA Distinguished Restaurant of North America
Award (1999 |
| The National Restaurant Association Good Neighbor
Award (1999) |
| Professional Experience: |
| Owner/Operator of Da Mimmo Italian Cuisine (1984-2001) |
Responsibilities include general operations.
Marketing Direct-
tor, Dining Room Manager, Banquet Coordinator, Bookkeeper |
| President Il Mondo, Inc. |
| DiRoNa 1999-2004 |
| Education: |
| Loyola College of Baltimore (1978-1982) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration |
| Loyola University in Rome, Italy (1981) |
| Concentration in International Finance and Italian
Language |
| Seton High School of Baltimore (1974-78) |
| High School Diploma |
| Professional Training: |
| Certified Food Service Management Professional
(F.M.P.) |
| Education Foundation National Restaurant Association
(1996) |
| School of Wines and Spirits, Quality Brands,
Inc. (1990) |
| Special Skills: |
| Speak Fluent Italian |
