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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Wa

• Responsible for maximizing revenues for both Expedia Inc. & key hotel partners for the Pacific Northwest market.• Aid internal management teams and key supply partners in identifying, implementing and executing strategic initiatives to improve key business metrics, ensure Expedia’s offerings are appropriately positioned to be competitive, and maximize opportunities for distribution and marketing of product.• Manage promotional campaigns in market, including pitching promotional opportunities to partners and soliciting deals from hotels.• Prospect new hotels and/or regional chains, and negotiate contracts as needed.• Lead the Market Associate team in revenue management, data analysis, and prioritization.

Seattle, Wa

• Manage all private and corporate incoming leads for the company’s two sectors – Domestic Tour Operator for the Pacific Northwest, and International Tour Operator for Latin America.• Represent both brands in domestic and international travel trade shows and marketing events as both a buyer and a seller.• Build and maintain productive long-term relationships with travel agents, wholesalers, receptive operators, tour operators, and direct clients.• Research, assess, recruit, negotiate contracts with, and oversee at least 150 lodging, transportation, outfitter and culinary partners throughout four regions, to sell and promote to consumers. • Direct, retain and assist partners and consumers through email, telephone, events, and in person meetings.• Uphold and enhance relationships with national and international vendors and travel agents through strong communication, conflict management and exceptional customer service. • Train and manage interns on regional product knowledge, itinerary and package development, and operations. • Coordinate, develop, and assist on familiarization trips for travel agents, wholesalers, receptive operators, media and tour operators. • Manage revenue and expenses, create and review proposals, and manage operations and fulfillment for half day, full day, multi-day and corporate programs. • Assist CEO with sales calls, meetings, and business development decisions. • Negotiate contracts, promote, and design International Travel programs for South America destinations.

Seattle, Wa

• Inside sales, customer service and account management.• Leading program manager averaging $170,000 to $210,000 in monthly travel sales.• Assisted hundreds of new clients while maintaining past client and VIP relationships.• Managed working relationships with national and international vendors as well as travel agents.

Seattle, Wa

• Responsible for all reservations, including day tours, corporate events, and international itineraries for travel agents, wholesalers, and direct clients. • Provided administrative support to Executives and Director of Sales. • Wrote and edited website content, proposals, and promotional releases. • Staffed local trade shows and promotional events. • Inbound and outbound tour and package sales.• Developed and maintained national and international relationships with vendors, partners and wholesalers.• Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as Executive’s expense reports and vendor/wholesaler invoicing. • Provided administrative support to the company and Executives as well as complex calendar management. • Managed workflow of office staff, guides, operations staff, and student interns. • Created and edited website design, media and layout. • Created and maintained key organizational structure systems for effective workflow.

Woodinville, Wa

• Extensive training in selling and booking private and corporate events, menu planning, contracts, accounting, financial profitability, staff management. • Training in SMS reservations, administrative duties, scheduling, market trends, sales reports. Assisted and helped plan large promotional events and auctions.

Sammamish, Wa

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Bachelors, Tourism & Hospitality

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