Sara Valverde

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Sports and Mice Management, Commercial Director. Entrepreneurial and Resilent @
Sara Valverde's Location
Heredia, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
About Sara Valverde

Soy una profesional con más de 35 años de experiencia en el sector turismo, me he especializado en estrategias de comunicación y en la organización de experiencias inolvidables de viaje. A lo largo de mi carrera he dirigido equipos de mercadeo e incentivos con el fin de crear experiencias inolvidables de viajes. Dentro de mis eventos de mayor alcance figuran los últimos 6 mundiales de la FIFA, finales de la Chamoion League, 4 Olimpiadas entre otros.Por mi trayectoria he ocupado puestos en el sector turismo como Presidencia de ACAV 2010-2020, como Presidente de CANATUR 2018-2020 y como directora de UCCAEP 2018-2020.

Sara Valverde's Current Company Details
Profesional independiente

Profesional Independiente

Sports and Mice Management, Commercial Director. Entrepreneurial and Resilent
Sara Valverde Work Experience Details
  • Profesional Independiente
    Commercial Director
    Profesional Independiente Apr 2023 - Present
    Experienced Commercial Director with over 25 years in organizing sports events and incentives. Entrepreneurial mindset coupled with resilience.
  • Sourcing Corp.
    Country Manager
    Sourcing Corp. Dec 2021 - Mar 2024
    San José, Costa Rica
    Sourcing Corp, es empresa fundada en el 2006, dedicada a dar servicios del más alto valor en el ámbito de Recursos Humanos. Enfocada en sus valores como base principal de sus fundamentos, regida por su experiencia y el servicio personalizado hacia sus clientes. Identificamos constantemente las necesidades del mercado para poder implementar las herramientas adecuadas y ofrecer a los clientes un servicio eficaz y eficiente en el ámbito de recursos humanos, outsourcing, administración de planillas, call center, impulsacion y merchandising, entre otros
  • Acav
    Member Of Board Of Travel Agencies
    Acav Jan 2012 - Dec 2022
    San José, Costa Rica
    Role: Representing travel agencies
  • Viajes Colón
    Comercial Vicepresident & Business Development
    Viajes Colón Jan 2011 - Dec 2022
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Role: Responsible for the development of the commercial and communication strategies of each company.Main responsibilitiesCreate and implement business strategies for 8 business linesimplement the distribution network in Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala for 5 years, Operation and purchase of the first cruise charter leaving Costa Rica, moving more than 25,000 passengersNegotiation and commercialization of around 12 international tourism representation brandsResponsible for the operation and sales of the 8 business lines, with their respective kpi'sNegotiation and realization of traditional and digital Media Plan, with an internal advertising teamAchievementsGeographic expansion allowed the opening of 14 travel stores in 3 countries, generating 300% growth in salesParticipation in international fairs allowed the acquisition of up to 12 representative brandsHaving an internal advertising team generated an annual saving of 30%
  • Viajes Colón
    Director Of Special Projects, Sports, Soccer World Cups
    Viajes Colón Jan 2000 - Dec 2022
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Role: Responsible for negotiating and operating massive events such as the Soccer World Cups among othersMain responsibilities:Organize, operate and market the World Cup qualifiers since 2000 in Central AmericaOrganization and Operation of incentive groups for companiesAchievements:Maintain FIFA agent exclusivity (MATCH Hospitality) since 2008 for Central AmericaAchievementsAchieve passenger growth from 170 to 1800Mobilization of 500 passengers per year in incentive groups for companies
  • Viajes Colón
    Sales And Marketing Manager
    Viajes Colón Jan 1996 - Dec 2010
    San José, Costa Rica
    Role: Design the business strategy and sales logistics of Travel ClubsMain responsibilitiesCoordinate a mobile force of 350 people and 30 supervisors for the promotion and sale of Travel ClubsDevelop marketing and communication strategiesLogosSustain the operation and placement of more than 250,000, with a repeat customer purchase of 30% per yearTo have placed more than 100 stands in middle-class supermarkets for the placement of travel clubs during a month, with the tripling of the goal
  • Viajes Colón
    Chief Of Administration
    Viajes Colón Jan 1990 - Jul 1996
    San José, Costa Rica
    olesTreasury and InvestmentsAdministrative and judicial collectionCustomer serviceAccountingInventory
  • Canatur
    President Of The Tourism Board
    Canatur Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
    Zapote, San Jose
    Role: Represent the tourism sector at the national and Central American levelPrincipal functionsDevelop inter-institutional relations for the benefit of the tourism sector, such as chambers, public-private, Legislative and Ministerial branchesMedia attention and spokespersonPropose and promote initiatives or laws before the Legislative Power and the Executive PowerRepresentative before the Union of Costa Rican Chambers of Private EntrepreneursAchievementsCANATUR adherence to the Principle of empowerment of women WEPs promoted by UN womenPresentation and Approval of the Bill to regulate strikes of Law 15,579 º Law to regulate strikes in the public sector, achieving lower wages from day onePresentation and Approval of the Transitory VAT for Tourism, which reached the application of the tax deferred in 3 years, in Project 9635 º Law of Strengthening of Public Finances
  • Canatur
    Presidente
    Canatur Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
    Costa Rica

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Sara Valverde works for Profesional Independiente

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Sara Valverde's current role is Sports and Mice Management, Commercial Director. Entrepreneurial and Resilent.

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Sara Valverde attended Fundepos, Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management, Obs Business School, Universidad Latina De Costa Rica.

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