Experience

Bushtracks Expeditions

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FIT Program Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Sell, design and operate the full life-cycle of luxury bespoke safaris to Southern and East Africa. I have operated trips for close on 500 guests; from single travelers to multigenerational family trips by private jet. With budgets of $20k per trip to $800k. From inception to completion I am the point of contact for all guest and vendor communications and responsible for all trip operations and budget management to ensure profitability and an exceptional guest experience.



C47 Inc

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Director Of Operations

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2016

  C47inc owned and operated a number of e-commerce stores - as the Director of Operations; I streamlined and improved business processes, spearheaded long-term business planning, analyzed the effectiveness of existing business functions and ensured customers requirements were met in a timely manner. Provided guidance to other employees and worked with management in developing training resources to improve employee performance.



LeKat Promotions

• Business Owner

  • Apr 1992 - Aug 1998

  Design innovative and targeted promotions, with the purpose of increasing foot traffic, media coverage and sales for shopping malls and their tenants. These promotions involved creating an entertainment hub by hosting music concerts; fashion shows; hosting the International New Model Today competitions; community events; meet and greet with well-known athletes and entertainers; competitions for high value prizes i.e., cars/cruises and creating children’s programs over the summer break.



Musgrave Park Independent Brokerage

• Short-Term Insurance Broker

  • Jan 1990 - Mar 1992

  • Maintained a portfolio of 150 clients • Sales and marketing to establish and grow a strong portfolio of clients • Build and maintain business relationships with clients and insurance providers • Provide on-going support and service to clients i.e., policy amendments, renewals, claims • Prospect for new clients through networking • Research insurance policies and products • Negotiate terms and costs with insurance providers



Champion and Associates

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to PR Manager

  • Nov 1988 - Dec 1989

  • Assisting in the planning, developing, and implementing of PR strategies• Communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople• Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals, and other organizations• Proof reading releases to targeted media• Collating media coverage• Preparing publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets• Assist with the coordination of photo opportunities• Assist with organizing events including press conferences… • Assisting in the planning, developing, and implementing of PR strategies• Communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople• Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals, and other organizations• Proof reading releases to targeted media• Collating media coverage• Preparing publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets• Assist with the coordination of photo opportunities• Assist with organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, cocktail parties Show more Show less