Naureen Kazi Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

At TURNER I lead strategic planning and development of key client programs and integrated campaigns and oversee the agency's travel trade division. In my role, I work closely with clients and prospects to create integrated North American marketing communication campaigns that include media relations, travel trade representation, digital campaigns, special events, and promotions.Over the years, I have had the opportunity to manage:* Tourism promotion programs for Chile, Indiana (including Hamilton County, IN), South Carolina, Milwaukee (WI), Columbia (MO) and Tupelo (MS).* Hospitality promotion programs for Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Marriott Tampa Water Street, New Orleans Marriott, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Kimpton Vero Beach Resort & Spa, Kimpton EPIC, Resorts World Bimini, Hilton Miami Downtown, Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts and Allegro Hotels.* Travel trade sales and representation programs for Bermuda, Chile, Eurail, Tupelo(MS), South Carolina, Valencia Travel, Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa and Wisconsin.* Branding and public relations work for Barcelo Hotel Group's Latin America and Caribbean multi-brand portfolio, Eurail and Evolve (a hospitality company specializing in vacation rentals).* Media and digital influencer programs on behalf of five Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants properties in Florida; Tupelo (MS) and RedWeek.* Hotel openings and relaunches for JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach, Kimpton Goodland Fort Lauderdale Beach, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Kimpton EPIC and Salterra Resort & Spa.As part of the agency's leadership team, I spearhead our DEI&B committee, support key agency initiatives, serve on various industry boards and am actively involved in the agency's new business pursuits.

Miami, Florida, United States

Greater New York City Area

As a Vice President at DCI, I am the account strategist on all aspects of destination marketing and tourism public relations for clients including: Turismo Chile (Chile), CityPASS, Delfin Amazon Cruises, Finger Lakes Wine Country and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail (NY), Jamestown Yorktown Foundation (Williamsburg, VA), Japan National Tourism Organization (Japan), PROMPERU and Simon Shopping Destinations. Other accounts managed include: ProColombia, Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Ecuador Ministry of Tourism, Hangzhou (China), Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Sunny Isles Beach Tourism and Marketing Council (FL), the Greater Portland Tourism Alliance / Travel Portland and Tourism Tasmania.Created and implemented marketing communication campaigns involving media relations, tour operator/travel agent relations, events and promotions with strategic partners for the above clients.----Vice President; May 2016 - Feb. 2017Managing Director; Jan. - May 2016Account Director; Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2016Account Supervisor; Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2013

Greater New York City Area

Peru's U.S.-based travel trade manager working with tour operators, wholesalers, consortia and travel agencies/independent travel professionals to increase the destination's marketing reach and grow visitor arrivals.

New York, Ny

Oversaw all public relations activities for Dubai Tourism in North America.

Chicago, Il (Working Remotely From Nyc)

• Developed social media strategy and implementing supporting word of mouth, grass roots, and digital tactics for Hisamitsu America (Salonpas®);• Conducted stakeholder mapping and implementing stakeholder engagement programs for Amway Global (The Power of Positive), Harrah’s Entertainment (Total experiences) and Kellogg’s (FiberPlus™).

• Established new communications platforms and launched branding projects for overseas companies doing business in Japan. • Served as the main contact in coordinating and implementing projects with/for offices within the global Omnicom agency network.• Extensive experience in implementing programs in the travel and tourism, and food and beverage/services industry• An active member and contributor to the firm's corporate communications, multicultural communications, global aid, and travel & tourism practice groups.• Conducted multicultural media relations and influencer outreach via work executed for the Clinical Trials Recruitment team and Multicultural Communications Practice based out of FH Kansas City.----Senior Account Executive; Oct. 2008 - Dec. 2009 (Tokyo) Account Executive; Oct. 2006 - Sept. 2008 (Tokyo) Assistant Account Executive; Aug. - Sept. 2006 (Tokyo)Intern; June - July 2006 (Kansas City)

• Directed multicultural activities reaching inner city youth (middle and high school students) and their parents.• Assisted with the development and execution of Kauffman Scholars’ communications tools, including news releases, direct mail pieces and special events collateral. • Coordinated press statements with the Kauffman Foundation Communication Department, media and other agencies as appropriate.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Selected as a fellow in the competitive Coro public affairs program• Rotated through placements in five sectors: - Government (City of Roeland Park) - Non Profit (Jewish Family Children Services) - Labor (International Brotherhood for Electrical Workers Local #53) - Business (Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems) - Media (Kansas City Star)