Below is a list of previous engagements.
Television Appearance:
network: Home & Garden Television Network
show: Smart Solutions
airtime: July 19, 2005, 7:30 am (PT, ET)
more information: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_ssl/episode/0,,HGTV_3889_22349,00.html
comments: This show is designed for do-it-yourselfers but you still might pick up a tip or trick!

Television Appearance:
network: Home & Garden Television Network
show: Smart Solutions
airtime: August 9, 2005, 7:30 am (PT, ET)
more information: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_ssl/episode/0,,HGTV_3889_27215,00.html
comments: This show is designed for do-it-yourselfers but you still might pick up a tip or trick!

Speaking Engagement:
organization: Western Carwash Association
event: Annual Convention and Trade Show for 2005
topic: Full-service detailing at car washes
abstract: You already have 100, 200 300 or more vehicles per day running through your car wash. Many of those venicles have relatively minor appearance issues that can be easily fixed right at your location. This session will help operators increase their revenue per vehicle with additional detailing services. Hear about adding full service detailing services or express detailing to your car wash. It will create and understanding of the importance of providing extra services to your current customers in a simple and inexpensive way.
date: Monday, October 3, 2005
location: Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada
more information: www.wcwa.org Maria Ramos at mmontes@olivitoandassociates.com
or by phone at (800) 344-9274
comments: If you are serious about your detailing business, you need to be at this convention. Lots of opportunities to learn more through seminars, vendor offerings, and networking with other serious detailers.

Trade Magazine Contribution:
magazine: America’s Car Care Business
affiliation: Technical Contributing Editor
date of publication: monthly feature article
topic: automotive detailing
more information: http://workhorsepublishing.com/ P.O. Box 25310, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998.
480-585-0455

Trade Magazine Contribution:
magazine: Auto Laundry News
affiliation: Contributing Editor
date of publication: monthly column
topic: automotive detailing
more information: www.carwashmag.com

Log of Recent Events:

Speaking Engagement:
organization: International Carwash Association
event: Car Care World Expo 2005
topic: Full-service detailing at car washes
title: “Discover Detailing Possibilities with Car Washes”
abstract: You already have 100, 200 300 or more vehicles per day running through your car wash. Many of those venicles have relatively minor appearance issues that can be easily fixed right at your location. This session will help operators increase their revenue per vehicle with additional detailing services. Hear about adding full service detailing services or express detailing to your car wash. It will create and understanding of the importance of providing extra services to your current customers in a simple and inexpensive way.
date: Saturday, April 9, 2005, 9:45-11:00 am
location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
more information: www.carcarecentral.com 888-422-8422
comments: If you are serious about your detailing business, you need to be at this convention. My talk is only one of seveeral educational sessions being offered from April 7-9. Make the time and investment in yourself to learn more about detailing so that you can make more profit in the coming years!

Television Appearance:
network: Home & Garden Television Network
show: Smart Solutions
airtime: March 24, 2005, 7:30 am (PT, ET)
more information: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_ssl/episode/0,,HGTV_3889_31614,00.html
comments: This show is designed for do-it-yourselfers but you still might pick up a tip or trick!

Television Appearance:
network: Home & Garden Television Network
show: Smart Solutions
airtime: February 23, 2005 7:30 am (PT, ET)
more information: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_ssl/episode/0,,HGTV_3889_22349,00.html
comments: This show is designed for do-it-yourselfers bu