Personally vetted by Career Collective
Travel Industry Pro with the Perfect Mix of Business Development, Partnership Growth, & Marketing Communications
Experience
18 years in travel
What I'm looking for next
Sales & business development, Marketing & communications
Employment
Part-time, Freelance/contract
My Journey
I didn’t dream of being in Sales as a kid, but who does? As someone who spent a lot of my free time writing (and internally critiquing bad grammar), I thought I would be an author. The closest I got was planning tradeshows for a publisher.
It was more important to me to be in an interesting industry (like travel) rather than to have that perfect role. Sales offered a potentially lucrative income-- I had student loans to pay after all. I’m so grateful to have been hired as an Inside Sales rep for a tour operator, which was just the beginning. I found success selling and marketing travel and developing partner relationships too. I quickly learned that sharing stories is a very persuasive tool. While not exactly as I had originally planned, I am a writer of sorts!
How I Work
I am energized by collaboration, yet I sometimes need quiet time to concentrate. Coworkers have described me as persuasive, creative, organized, analytical, and meticulous. Former bosses have praised me for my communication skills and strategic planning ability. I like to consider myself as fun and serious as needed; I have organized team outings and also ensured that meetings stay on point. I gladly offer advice when asked, whether it’s a professional or personal topic. I want to give and receive respect. My goal is to be a positive influence on my team and organization, creating a place where people want to be.
Career Highlights
✓ Created and executed a comprehensive distribution strategy for a non-profit conservation-based attraction, The Florida Aquarium, that included major OTAs and grew sales by 98%.
✓ With barely a budget, I developed an engaging incentive program with tourism partners that increased referrals to The Florida Aquarium by over 800%.
✓ Using my marketing communications background, I helped launch the Key Partner program at Group Voyagers (aka Globus family of brands) that grew partner revenue by 150%.
Leadership Scope
Teams Led
Revenue Responsibility
Owned: $1.3M annual revenue (The Florida Aquarium); $6M / $51M annual revenue (The Kuoni Group / GTA / TravelBound); team: Group Voyagers Inc / Globus family of brands annual revenue
Reporting Level
Company Scale
Professional Expertise
Work Preferences
Work arrangement: Remote, Hybrid
Relocation: Not open to relocation
Travel: Open up to 50% travel
Languages
English
Personally Vetted
Career Collective reviewed this professional's work history and experience and contacted three professional references by email. Their profile was then created and reviewed with care. Employers should still complete their own hiring review.
