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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working directly with the VP of Independent Travel Division in executing tactics associated with increasing revenue & margin contribution through effective promotion & marketing of the brands. Includes product management, ensuring competitiveness and ensuring accuracy of various data bases.• Market research & competitive analysis• Analyse hotels contracts and direct the build team on pricing, promotional activity, responsible for ensuring team is loading product accurately and in a timely manner• Manage all product and destination descriptions and modifications and liaise closely with marketing (brochure/ads/online marketing activities)• Assist with proofing copy and attend brochure screening• Provide marketing department with all relevant information for the promotion of the product, including pricing and brochure copy• Provide information to designers for branded fax flyers, e-blasts, web initiatives• Maintain back files of all ads, flyers, web initiatives etc.* Create & oversee production schedule and marketing calendars to ensure delivery deadlines are met to support client campaigns

Working in the Client Service division I was responsible for negotiating with suppliers to achieve a maximum cost recovery when compensation is issued to the client. Communicate with management, internal departments to coordinate overall compensation efforts in accordance with corporate goals.• Compile recovery data sources and prepare monthly/YTD recovery reports• Set-up and modify the various spreadsheets containing accounting formulas, and verify the data for accuracy and balancing• Prepare and maintain required paperwork for accounting to process recovery request• Negotiates settlements with supplier including recommendations for resolution

In the marketing division I worked very closely with the Director & Senior VP of marketing by assisting in coordination of advertising, marketing & promotional programs. I demonstrated an excellent work ethic upon hire and quickly excelled to become recognized by management as a key member of the marketing team.• Research media opportunities including rates & demographic data• Upon confirmation of promotional request prepare contracts for outside vendors• Approve all material that is prepared for promotional events and advertising• Coordinate advertising and marketing campaigns for all brands• Work with internal departments to obtain the product/pricing and liaise with the creative team to coordinate the advertising requirements• Assist with the production of trade related material, point of purchase material and flyers

Toronto, Canada Area

Manage and maintain customer relationships by assisting thegroup sales representatives with client files and various administrative and accounting duties * Provide group quotes to the client * Assist Group Sales Rep complete contracts to send to clients, prepare manifests and handle special requests for client files * Participate and assist in trade shoes and product launches * Handle all inquires and calls in a professional, courteous manner

Toronto, Canada Area

Took ownership of both developmental and implementation stages of client projects while providing support to Account Manager, responsible for researching new business opportunities, tracking projects, organizing advertising for print media. Coordinate scheduling and promotions to ensure client satisfaction and project completion. Selected Contributions: Market Research & Opportunity analysis Providing estimates on projects Production Coordination and execution Monthly billing and budget control Misc. Account Management Responsibilities