Andres Ploompuu
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Estonian Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Ron Hansen
I cannot thank Andres enough for helping us understand the opportunities on our Alaska cruise and assist with all the details. I think we had the great experience we had because of Andres' guidance and explanations. He made this an easy process and we capitalized on the information he provided. We were ready!
Bob Karpiak
Andres coordinated a very successful vacation and cruise package for me and some of my West Point Classmates and their spouses. Attention to detail, honesty, and an overall exceptional experience is what you can expect when dealing with Andres.
Giovanni Gutierrez, CDFM
Andres made the process of researching and planning for a future European river cruise painless and simple. He knew answers to questions before I even knew what to ask! The logistics of my trip were complicated including flights and hotel stays. Andres was there to smooth it all out. I highly recommend Andres and Cruise Planners for planning any memorable cruises in the future.
Ron Hansen
I cannot thank Andres enough for helping us understand the opportunities on our Alaska cruise and assist with all the details. I think we had the great experience we had because of Andres' guidance and explanations. He made this an easy process and we capitalized on the information he provided. We were ready!
Bob Karpiak
Andres coordinated a very successful vacation and cruise package for me and some of my West Point Classmates and their spouses. Attention to detail, honesty, and an overall exceptional experience is what you can expect when dealing with Andres.
Giovanni Gutierrez, CDFM
Andres made the process of researching and planning for a future European river cruise painless and simple. He knew answers to questions before I even knew what to ask! The logistics of my trip were complicated including flights and hotel stays. Andres was there to smooth it all out. I highly recommend Andres and Cruise Planners for planning any memorable cruises in the future.
Ron Hansen
I cannot thank Andres enough for helping us understand the opportunities on our Alaska cruise and assist with all the details. I think we had the great experience we had because of Andres' guidance and explanations. He made this an easy process and we capitalized on the information he provided. We were ready!
Bob Karpiak
Andres coordinated a very successful vacation and cruise package for me and some of my West Point Classmates and their spouses. Attention to detail, honesty, and an overall exceptional experience is what you can expect when dealing with Andres.
Giovanni Gutierrez, CDFM
Andres made the process of researching and planning for a future European river cruise painless and simple. He knew answers to questions before I even knew what to ask! The logistics of my trip were complicated including flights and hotel stays. Andres was there to smooth it all out. I highly recommend Andres and Cruise Planners for planning any memorable cruises in the future.
Ron Hansen
I cannot thank Andres enough for helping us understand the opportunities on our Alaska cruise and assist with all the details. I think we had the great experience we had because of Andres' guidance and explanations. He made this an easy process and we capitalized on the information he provided. We were ready!
Bob Karpiak
Andres coordinated a very successful vacation and cruise package for me and some of my West Point Classmates and their spouses. Attention to detail, honesty, and an overall exceptional experience is what you can expect when dealing with Andres.
Giovanni Gutierrez, CDFM
Andres made the process of researching and planning for a future European river cruise painless and simple. He knew answers to questions before I even knew what to ask! The logistics of my trip were complicated including flights and hotel stays. Andres was there to smooth it all out. I highly recommend Andres and Cruise Planners for planning any memorable cruises in the future.
Credentials
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Viking River Cruise Expert
Viking CruisesNov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cruise Planners
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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300 - 400 Employee
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Franchise Owner
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Apr 2013 - Present
Owner of a full spectrum vacation travel service, specializing in alumni reunions and other group trips:sea & river cruises, land tours, tailored vacation packages, hotels, villa rentals, travel insurance, rail passes/tickets, car rental, local guides, and everything in between. All cruise lines, all tour companies, and all over the globe. Owner of a full spectrum vacation travel service, specializing in alumni reunions and other group trips:sea & river cruises, land tours, tailored vacation packages, hotels, villa rentals, travel insurance, rail passes/tickets, car rental, local guides, and everything in between. All cruise lines, all tour companies, and all over the globe.
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United States Department of Defense
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Defense Contractor
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2016
Various responsibilities in Army G3 and NGB J8. Various responsibilities in Army G3 and NGB J8.
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Faculty Member
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Instructor of masters level courses in National Security Studies: strategic analysis and planning, critical thinking, National Security policy planning, and American domestic political considerations. Students are senior US and allied government and military leaders slated for strategic leadership posts. Instructor of masters level courses in National Security Studies: strategic analysis and planning, critical thinking, National Security policy planning, and American domestic political considerations. Students are senior US and allied government and military leaders slated for strategic leadership posts.
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Director of Military Support to Civil Authorities
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Sep 2006 - Jun 2009
Michigan's responsible officer for military support to the state's emergency response structure: - Homeland Security - Critical Infrastructure - Continuity of Operations- Joint Planning with Interagency at Federal, State, and Local Levels - Counterdrug Support to State and Federal Law Enforcement
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Colonel, US Army
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Nov 1997 - Sep 2006
Various positions of senior leadership and management, including successful battalion and brigade command. Responsible for leadership of 2,700 people, staffs, training and development plans extending 3-5 years into future.
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Vice President of Operations
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Apr 1995 - Apr 1997
Vice President of Operations for an $80M staffing franchise. Managed staff of 70+ in 12 locations throughout greater Chicago. Hired as transformation agent and to bring business into compliance with federal regulations.. Vice President of Operations for an $80M staffing franchise. Managed staff of 70+ in 12 locations throughout greater Chicago. Hired as transformation agent and to bring business into compliance with federal regulations..
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Advisor to Estonian General Staff
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1993 - 1995
Principal U.S. advisor to Estonian Armed Forces General Staff in intelligence matters. Responsible to US Ambassador Robert Frasure and to Estonian Commander in Chief to bring staff into compliance with NATO standards in preparation for admission to NATO. Principal U.S. advisor to Estonian Armed Forces General Staff in intelligence matters. Responsible to US Ambassador Robert Frasure and to Estonian Commander in Chief to bring staff into compliance with NATO standards in preparation for admission to NATO.
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District Manager & Marketing Equipment Manager
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1988 - 1993
District manager covering 17 retail routes and customer service center. Marketing Equipment Manager covering 3 service nodes and all accounts in West Michigan. District manager covering 17 retail routes and customer service center. Marketing Equipment Manager covering 3 service nodes and all accounts in West Michigan.
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Education
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2003 - 2005
US Army War College
Masters, Strategic Studies -
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United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor's degree, Russian Studies -
1977 - 1981
U.S. Military Academy, West Point
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering -
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Clio High School
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