Experience

The Davidson Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Executive Recruiter

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Renewal Retreats

• President

  • 2006 - Present

  Founded non-profit 501(c)(3) retreat business offering travel experiences combined with quality educational programs, workshops and retreats focused on health and wellness. • Event Development: Developed a diverse program calendar of retreats throughout the US and Canada, targeting various demographic groups• Marketing Development: Provide vision for all marketing efforts including website, digital campaigns, collateral and promotional materials• P&L and Budgetary Management: Oversee all budgetary matters; spearhead fundraising campaign and activities



Ciel Blue Executive Recruiting

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Providing full service executive recruiting: Cyber Security, Legal, Legal Services, Litigation Support, Trial Support, Data Governance, IP, Brand Protection, Enterprise Software, EED, ESI, EDRM, Forensics, e-discovery, Electronic Discovery, eDiscovery, Sales Executives, Project Managers, Product Managers, Hospitality, Executive Careers... Providing full service executive recruiting: Cyber Security, Legal, Legal Services, Litigation Support, Trial Support, Data Governance, IP, Brand Protection, Enterprise Software, EED, ESI, EDRM, Forensics, e-discovery, Electronic Discovery, eDiscovery, Sales Executives, Project Managers, Product Managers, Hospitality, Executive Careers...



Travel & Tourism - Events - Food & Wine

• Marketing & Project Management Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  I provide high level project management expertise to companies and individuals on a project or interim basis. My primary focus is on most facets of the hospitality industry. My support extends from planning to execution in all areas of business development, sales and marketing, including:• Business strategy and business plan development• Strategic marketing initiatives, development of promotional campaigns and strategic partnerships• Planning and coordinating all aspects of events: budgeting, scheduling, site selection, themes, transportation, parking, speakers or entertainers, decor, event security, catering, coordinating with third party vendors, emergency plans• Financial management, budgetary and financial oversight • Property, staff recruitment/development and project managementPut my extensive hospitality experience to work for you - contact me: EllenCWalker4Hospitality@gmail.com



Dining With Darling

• Executive Producer

  • 2013 - 2016

  Created and produced 13 episode Docu-Style Travelogue Cooking TV series aired nationally on Cooking Channel. Managed all areas of start-up business; created initial stock offering for investment opportunity; sold stock to private investors to raise needed capital for launch. Created and produced 13 episode Docu-Style Travelogue Cooking TV series aired nationally on Cooking Channel. Managed all areas of start-up business; created initial stock offering for investment opportunity; sold stock to private investors to raise needed capital for launch.



Fine Wine Travel

• Founder/Owner

  • 1999 - 2005

  Founded and sold this highly successful and first of its kind travel company, specializing in world-wide travel programs for wine enthusiasts hosted by renowned wine experts. Envisioned, created and managed all aspects of this unique business. Founded and sold this highly successful and first of its kind travel company, specializing in world-wide travel programs for wine enthusiasts hosted by renowned wine experts. Envisioned, created and managed all aspects of this unique business.



Classic Vacations

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Sales, Western Region

  • 1997 - 1999

  Managed sales territory in excess of $40 million. Oversaw sales manager team; architected comprehensive sales strategies and marketing workshops for travel agents; developed major accounts in region. Managed sales territory in excess of $40 million. Oversaw sales manager team; architected comprehensive sales strategies and marketing workshops for travel agents; developed major accounts in region.



Crystal Cruises

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Sales, Western Region

  • 1988 - 1996

  A multi- award winning cruise line, Crystal Cruises elevates and redefines the traditional notions of luxury cruising. A spirit of innovative excellence and the highest standards of personalized service at sea and on land is paired with exquisitely designed ships, bold itineraries and customized destination immersion. Established and structured region at company launch. Developed major regional accounts and comprehensive sales programs for sales managers and travel agents in US. Managed sales territory of $70+ million and staff of eight sales managers, consistently exceeded sales targets.



Royal Viking Line

• Regional Sales Manager

  • 1983 - 1988

  Top sales achiever Top sales achiever



Norwegian American Cruises

• Regional Sales Manager

  • 1981 - 1983

  Top sales performer Top sales performer