Susan Benshoff, Cmp, Cta ,Pca, Des Email & Phone Number

Barboursville, Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards is one of the most established wineries in the Monticello AVA. Started in 1976 by the Zonin family to add a Virginia winery to their other 8 wineries in Italy.American Express had our team take the Gallo Wine Course online to learn more about varietals, food pairing and marketing. This was to enhance our skills when planning events..

United States

American Express Meetings and Events became American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) I worked on a variety of teams and accounts from Government contractors, Pharma companies, corporations and internal events.My skills were varied. I worked on the best practice committee to train others on various aspects; I sourced, negotiated and contracted meetings.

Ruckersville, VA

New York City Metropolitan Area

Maxvantage was a collaboration/merger of the Meetings and Events departments of American Express and Maritz. While the main office was St Louis and New York, I was in this position in a virtual role from my home in Ruckersville, VA. At this time I moved to the variable team. In this position I would work on any account that needed my assistance. Sort of an.

New York City Metropolitan Area

American Express is the largest 3rd party travel management company in the world. While the main office is New York, I worked virtual from my home in Richmond and then Ruckersville, VA.In September 2007 I was able to move into the Meetings and Events division of the company. I was dedicated to one account, a government contractorI was trained on Starcite.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thomas Cook was one of the oldest travel agencies formed in Britain in the late 1800's. I went to Thomas Cook as their Lead Agent (office assistant manager) in February 1995. We had a staff of 4 which was leisure, corporate and financial; and sales of about 2 million. In June of 1995 Thomas Cook was purchased by American Express, the largest third party.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Adventures Unlimited was a family owned and operated travel agency in Richmond, VA that specialized in cruise tours.I came to Adventures Unlimited to manage and grow their corporate business. My job was mostly booking air, car and hotel arrangements for our corporate travelers. In addition I operated an incentive trip to Lucerne Switzerland for Southern.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Supertravel was a family owned travel agency, with a long standing history, located in Richmond, VA. We specialized in incentive travel.Started as a leisure travel counselor. Booking vacations and airfares as needed. However, my main focus was group air coordinator. We did about 20 incentive trips a year ranging from 30 attendees to 1000 in multiple.