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Bangkok City, Thailand

Southeast Asia's leading sustainable Destination Management Company for over 30 years, Khiri Travel delivers creative and personalised itineraries, with the highest standards of service to discerning tour operators worldwide. We hold ourselves accountable to the 4C’s: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. We’re specialists, and live up to our reputation of ‘sharing our passion for discovery’. As Partnership Development Manager, I help to drive growth in line with our vision… Show more Southeast Asia's leading sustainable Destination Management Company for over 30 years, Khiri Travel delivers creative and personalised itineraries, with the highest standards of service to discerning tour operators worldwide. We hold ourselves accountable to the 4C’s: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. We’re specialists, and live up to our reputation of ‘sharing our passion for discovery’. As Partnership Development Manager, I help to drive growth in line with our vision, values and business philosophy, developing new partnerships with agents and tour operators worldwide. Show less

Shanghai, China

Overseeing business operations for two leading travel brands: The Dragon Trip (B2C Adventure) and The Learning Adventure (B2B Educational). Operations throughout Greater China and Internationally: Domestic & inbound operations/sales throughout China, Hong Kong & Taiwan; outbound sales to over 15 other countries.Role included: Business Development & Sales, Product Development, HR & Recruiting, Licensing & Legal Affairs, Risk & Safety Compliance, Financial Management.

Oxford, United Kingdom

UK based travel tech startup. Cluecation (aka CityBreakUK) is a smartphone app which reinvents how we explore and experience new destinations. Specialising in the gamification of self-guidedtravel, we are proud to have created a truly innovative alternative to private and group tours, a way for travellers to supersize day trips through fun, challenge and learning. Launched while the travel industry was truly in flux (during the Covid pandemic), CityBreak UK is now a self-managing… Show more UK based travel tech startup. Cluecation (aka CityBreakUK) is a smartphone app which reinvents how we explore and experience new destinations. Specialising in the gamification of self-guidedtravel, we are proud to have created a truly innovative alternative to private and group tours, a way for travellers to supersize day trips through fun, challenge and learning. Launched while the travel industry was truly in flux (during the Covid pandemic), CityBreak UK is now a self-managing and fully automated business. Operations in >80 regions/cities in the UK, Spain and Middle East.Role included: Startup Strategy & Fund Raising, Business Development & Sales, Product Development, Branding, Marketing, CRM, Website Dev & SEO, Systems Automation, Payroll, Licensing & Legal Affairs. Show less

Bangkok, Thailand

Hospitality and Real Estate Group, owning/operating a variety Visitor Attractions, Resorts, Hotels, and Restaurants, such as: 3 x Holiday Inn Resorts; 2 x Radisson Resorts; the Socialtel, Slumber Party, Bodega Hotel/Hostel brands; Koho and Siam Adventure Clubs; HardRock Café, Hooters, Big Boy Burger & many more. My role was to launch a new company/brand (Adventure Travel Club) to oversee the tour & travel business throughout the Destination Group's ecosystem. Operations cover >20… Show more Hospitality and Real Estate Group, owning/operating a variety Visitor Attractions, Resorts, Hotels, and Restaurants, such as: 3 x Holiday Inn Resorts; 2 x Radisson Resorts; the Socialtel, Slumber Party, Bodega Hotel/Hostel brands; Koho and Siam Adventure Clubs; HardRock Café, Hooters, Big Boy Burger & many more. My role was to launch a new company/brand (Adventure Travel Club) to oversee the tour & travel business throughout the Destination Group's ecosystem. Operations cover >20 regions/cities across Thailand.Role included: Business Development & Sales, Product Development, HR & Recruiting. Show less

Beijing, China

China’s leading high-end/experiential travel and events company. Specialising in bespoke FIT, large group, education and corporate travel/events (inbound and outbound), creating truly unique experiences across the region. Leading the Education/Large Group division (Beyond Classrooms), working with a team of >200 dedicated professionals, I'm proud to have helped develop the business as a market leader. Operations across China, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia.Role included: Business… Show more China’s leading high-end/experiential travel and events company. Specialising in bespoke FIT, large group, education and corporate travel/events (inbound and outbound), creating truly unique experiences across the region. Leading the Education/Large Group division (Beyond Classrooms), working with a team of >200 dedicated professionals, I'm proud to have helped develop the business as a market leader. Operations across China, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia.Role included: Business Growth & Sales, Product Development, Research & Strategy, Team Leadership, Company Expansion, Direct Sales & CRM, Marketing & Branding, Product Innovation, IT & Website/SEO systems, Risk & Safety Compliance, Financial Management, HR & Recruiting, Procurement & Negotiation, Event Management. Show less

Beijing, China

SLT team member overseeing the opening (inaugural year) of a Beijing high school (New Jinghua International School). Having initially supported the construction of it's state-of-the-art campus and boarding facilities, I then lead the sales and marketing teams to grow enrolment and revenue. Operations in China and UK.Role included: Sales, Admissions, Marketing Events & Advertising, Team Management, Brochure Creation, Business Development, Campus Construction, Public Speaking.

Chengdu, China

Admissions Lead and Head of Department (English IGCSE) throughout the opening of Oxford International College Chengdu, an international high school with state-of-the-art campus and boarding facilities. Responsible for establishing the English and Tutorial Departments within the inaugural year, I also launched an after school tutorial business, welcoming students of all ages to the school on an extracurricular basis.Role included: Team/Teacher Management, Curriculum Development, Teacher… Show more Admissions Lead and Head of Department (English IGCSE) throughout the opening of Oxford International College Chengdu, an international high school with state-of-the-art campus and boarding facilities. Responsible for establishing the English and Tutorial Departments within the inaugural year, I also launched an after school tutorial business, welcoming students of all ages to the school on an extracurricular basis.Role included: Team/Teacher Management, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Edexcel IGCSE, IELTS, Admissions, Advertising & Marketing, Departmental Budgeting. Show less

China & Vietnam

Responsible for the operation of AEG’s Northeast Asia territory; 65% of the company’s total operations including 67 schools in 36 cities, a workforce of >1400, and enrolment of >60,000 students per annum. I was primarily responsible for strategic growth and financial management of the company, with operations across China and Vietnam.*Career Progression/Promotion as follows: Teacher (2005); School Manager (2005-2006); Deputy Regional Director (2006-2009); General Manager… Show more Responsible for the operation of AEG’s Northeast Asia territory; 65% of the company’s total operations including 67 schools in 36 cities, a workforce of >1400, and enrolment of >60,000 students per annum. I was primarily responsible for strategic growth and financial management of the company, with operations across China and Vietnam.*Career Progression/Promotion as follows: Teacher (2005); School Manager (2005-2006); Deputy Regional Director (2006-2009); General Manager (2009-2011); Vice President (2011-2012).Role included: Business Development, Financial Management, Project Management, Franchising, Acquisitions & Due Diligence, Software Development, Branding, Staff Training, Recruiting, Media & Government Relations, Licensing & Legal Affairs, Real Estate Development, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Branding, Payroll, Nationwide Marketing & Sales. Show less

Xi'An, China

With the Shaanxi Education Bureau & Xian Music Radio, I co-presented an English language radio show (live primetime), with estimated ratings of up to 1.6 million listeners.Role included: Content creation, public speaking, sound engineering, media production.

Bicester, England, United Kingdom

Part-time role held throughout my time at university.