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Dear Prospective Student,
It was my employer who first came up with
the idea of sending me to butlerschool to learn the finer
points of service, house management and etiquette & protocol.
Originally from the Philippines, I am Head Butler
for a Royal family in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
My wife and children live with me here in the Palace. Although you would think that after three years on this
fabulous job, I would have the necessary skills and
knowledge to do this job properly. Well, this is only partly
true. Something was missing.
After much research, (my employer and) I
decided on The International Butler Academy (TIBA) in The
Netherlands. Without knowing too much about this school it
became clear to me that they were by far the most
professional I could find. I also felt that the site's
letters of reference, such as this one, were compelling and
appeared to be real, as opposed to much information on other
school web sites I researched.
The
course I joined ran from September 14 to November 6, 2009.
The memories and experiences are still
fresh to me. Choosing TIBA was the correct and only possible
choice. As a graduate I can now guarantee you that The
International Butler Academy is a wonderful school and worth
every penny of your or your employer's money. The eight
weeks of training were rigid and intense, completely pushing
me out of my boundaries without limitations. TIBA's
standards are truly amazing and almost unbelievable. TIBA
guides its students to the highest value of the butler
profession, no matter if you are experienced or completely
new to the profession with a background which has nothing to
do with private service. All will be(come) a professional
butler.
I would like to extend my greatest
gratitude to TIBA's Chairman, for his marvelous dedication
and effort for all of us, and for sharing with us his
professionalism. To the Executive Director for her wonderful
thoughts, graciousness, savoir-faire, poise and elegance
that I truly adored. To the Instructors for stretching me
beyond my capabilities and for the very detailed and highly
organized approach. Last but not least a big thank you
to TIBA's Head Butler for giving
me hope, inspiration and energy. His insights and talents I
admired. He is an ultra professional and an example for all
of us.
TIBA
made me part of a real working household
and gave me a chance to experience a spectacular, memorable
and wonderful world of butlers that I could not have
imagined, not even in my dreams. TIBA made it happen. It
feels like my destiny to have become a proud graduate of The
International Butler Academy.
So, with
my experience, what was I missing?
Answer: the
real meaning of the True Art of Service. Oh yes, plus a
million other things!
Sincerely,
Jupiter Suarez - Philippines
Graduate of the International Butler Academy
November 2009 |
