Carey Driscoll
Business Development Manager, VAX VacationAccess & The Compass at VAX VacationAccess- Claim this Profile
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Amalia Parthenakis-Meliti
Carey is dynamic, passionate and incredibly resourceful. She's smart, fast and quick to make suggestions!
De'Anne Nunziato
Carey's attention to detail, her warmth, professionalism and genuineness, makes her a great partner to work with
Amalia Parthenakis-Meliti
Carey is dynamic, passionate and incredibly resourceful. She's smart, fast and quick to make suggestions!
De'Anne Nunziato
Carey's attention to detail, her warmth, professionalism and genuineness, makes her a great partner to work with
Amalia Parthenakis-Meliti
Carey is dynamic, passionate and incredibly resourceful. She's smart, fast and quick to make suggestions!
De'Anne Nunziato
Carey's attention to detail, her warmth, professionalism and genuineness, makes her a great partner to work with
Amalia Parthenakis-Meliti
Carey is dynamic, passionate and incredibly resourceful. She's smart, fast and quick to make suggestions!
De'Anne Nunziato
Carey's attention to detail, her warmth, professionalism and genuineness, makes her a great partner to work with
Credentials
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Amped Platinum Agent
AIC Hotel GroupSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Karisma Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant: Diamond Two
Karisma Hotels & ResortsSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Tahiti Specialist, Level 1
Tahiti Tourisme North AmericaAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Oahu Master Specialist
Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Aruba Certified Expert
Aruba Tourism Authority -
Karisma Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Consultant
Karisma Hotels & Resorts -
Mexico Wedding Specialist
Magic of Mexico -
Puerto Vallarta Specialist
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board -
Saint Lucia Specialist
Saint Lucia Tourist Board
Experience
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VAX VacationAccess
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager, VAX VacationAccess & The Compass
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Dec 2021 - Present
Travel industry business development for VAX Vacation Access & The Compass magazine. I help travel suppliers reach more 180,000+ professional travel advisors. Travel industry business development for VAX Vacation Access & The Compass magazine. I help travel suppliers reach more 180,000+ professional travel advisors.
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Beach Bum Vacations
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Travel Advisor - Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Corporate Incentive Travel, Family Vacations
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2021
• Sold mid-level luxury leisure travel to individuals and businesses, specialized in destination wedding groups, corporate incentive travel, family vacations and honeymoons, primarily to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and Tahiti. • Consistently exceeded personal and company sales goals with average annual sales of $1.5 million and 10-15 groups. • Marketed my services, knowledge & expertise, qualified all potential clients, presented relevant and personalized recommended itineraries, negotiated and managed group contracts, booked all travel, managed client expectations, provided detailed information to prepare for travel, arranged for resorts to provide VIP services to clients upon arrival, ensured clients were satisfied during and after travel. • Awarded numerous accolades as a top seller of honeymoons, destination weddings and groups. • Pivoted and rebuilt business lost due to the pandemic to achieve 2021 sales of over $1.2 million Show less
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BLASTmedia
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Development
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May 2008 - Sep 2010
Acquire new B2B and B2C technology clients for public relations firm specializing in media relations and SEO-driven social media management. Consistently meet or exceed sales goals throughout economic recession, delivering more than $1 million in revenue. Proactively create relationships with clients nationally and internationally via cold calling, trade show appointments and email. Established firm’s presence on social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, for client acquisition and talent recruitment. Show less
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Media Relations Specialist
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Jan 2007 - May 2008
Managing consumer accounts, generating national media exposure in Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Today Show, Men’s Health, etc. Created strategic media relations plans, pitches, press releases, fact sheets and bylined articles. Managed and executed media relations at trade shows.
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Account Manager
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May 2006 - Jan 2007
Sold custom broadcast, interactive, and event marketing solutions. Responsibilities included prospecting, creating custom proposals, and developing client relationships. Exceeded numerous goals to win sales contests and earned Cumulus Indianapolis “Account Manager of the Month.” Sold custom broadcast, interactive, and event marketing solutions. Responsibilities included prospecting, creating custom proposals, and developing client relationships. Exceeded numerous goals to win sales contests and earned Cumulus Indianapolis “Account Manager of the Month.”
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eXceL Awards Intern
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Jan 2006 - May 2006
Assisted the marketing department in coordination of the eXceL Awards (a creative arts competition), planned state finals event and recruited diverse professionals as judges, and promoted competition using various media and methods. Assisted the marketing department in coordination of the eXceL Awards (a creative arts competition), planned state finals event and recruited diverse professionals as judges, and promoted competition using various media and methods.
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Live Nation Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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VIP Sales Intern
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May 2004 - Dec 2005
Worked within the VIP Sales Department to manage relationships with VIP season ticket holders at Verizon Wireless Music Center, The Lawn at White River State Park and The Murat. Planned and executed entertainment events, maintained financial records of catering services, sold over $13,000 in concert tickets during the summer of 2005, and authored newsletter feature column. Worked within the VIP Sales Department to manage relationships with VIP season ticket holders at Verizon Wireless Music Center, The Lawn at White River State Park and The Murat. Planned and executed entertainment events, maintained financial records of catering services, sold over $13,000 in concert tickets during the summer of 2005, and authored newsletter feature column.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies -
2002 - 2006
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communcation, Public Relations, Marketing, Spanish
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