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During college in Providence, Rhode Island, Abner Gonsalves, CAE, booked entertainment and handled some management duties for a local nightclub. While that may seem far removed from his subsequent association management work and his current job as a partner relations manager at a healthcare career-matching service, he says the networking and customer service skills he learned back then have applied all along. Other highlights from his career journey:

> Hard work never betrays the worker.

### A Working History

**1996–2003:** Reggae Promoter and Nightclub Manager at Century Lounge Nightclub

**2006–2007:** General Manager at Bally Total Fitness

**2007–2010:** Marketing Specialist at American Institute of Architects

**2010–2012:** Director of Marketing and Strategic Business Development at American Academy of Physician Assistants

**2012–2015:** CEO at Think Management

**2015 –:** Partner Relations Manager at Health eCareers

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