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Classifieds
Travel Program Manager seeks her match:
Travel Program Manager
Linda E. Pearson
Seattle, Washington
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership Skills: part of a team that developed REI Adventures, travel division of REI.
- Sales/Management Skills: worked closely with a cross-functional team to increase sales. Results: Africa up 87%, Europe up by 94% and Latin America up by 230% as a result of a high degree of training, sales strategy and teamwork, producing a higher level of customer service.
- Project Management Skills: coordinated efforts of international & domestic business partners including contract negotiation.
- Effective Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills: demonstrated by resolving international travel problems resulting in satisfied customers.
- Planning & Organizational Skills: demonstrated by working closely with the design team to produce 15 travel catalogs & related website, annual mailings as well as develop written materials for worldwide trips. Clear, concise writer.
- Marketing & Public Relations Skills: promoted REI Adventures within travel industry and served as media contact. Excellent communication skills.
- Public Speaking: Gave 10-12 annual presentations to large public audiences.
Linda’s extensive domestic and international travel includes:
- Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
- Asia: Japan, India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Borneo
- Europe: Greece, Spain, France, England, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and Central Asia
- Latin America: Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Patagonia, Antarctica
- North America: Alaska Glacier Bay, rafted and hiked Grand Canyon, cycled Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, hiked & climbed Canadian Rockies, avid hiker in Pacific NW.
Contact Linda at:
(206) 935-8976