I  have over 15 years experience in the travel industry and have worked in a variety of differing departments including sales, product, marketing and commercial; this has given me a broad and thorough understanding of the business needs of a tour operator and a vast breadth of global product knowledge and professional contacts. With extensive product related experience and expertise in managing relationships with a wide number of business partners around the globe I have demonstrated the skills required to develop product to create and capitalise on opportunities, improve return on investment and to expand and enhance existing product through the introduction of new, unique experiences.I am a goal-orientated, self-motivated and hardworking individual able to work proactively under my own initiative as well as manage, develop and motivate a team. As an effective communicator and negotiator at all levels within an organisation I have a proven ability to build productive working relationships.I am organised, methodical and innovative; I possess a high level of computer literacy and have excellent problem solving and analytical skills with an eye for detail. Having travelled, lived and worked in a number of foreign countries I pride myself on my ability to adapt both socially and in a working environment.Specialities: Worldwide Product Destination Knowledge, Product Management, New Business Development, Affiliate Partnerships, Online Tours & Activities Market, Marketing Communications, Advertising & Promotional Strategies, B-2-B & B-2-C Marketing, CRM and Customer Insight