Jennifer McCormack, M.A.

Travel Planner specializing in Disney destinations and Universal Orlando & Team Lead at MickeyTravels, LLC - Diamond Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
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(386) 825-5501
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States, US

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Paula Jeffery

Jennifer is AWESOME! If you are considering trying a Disney travel agent to assist in planning your trip DO IT! And choose Jennifer. We have been going to Disney annually for the last 20+ years, and I have always done the planning myself. With all the new things lately, I was looking for a little help and stumbled across Jennifer's site. After emailing with her once, I decided to give her a try, assuming that I would probably go back to doing it myself later. Nope. Not happening. She took the reins and not only booked everything, she saved me money and came up with new things for us to do. For the first time, I got to relax before the trip even started - no deadlines to remember, no 6 am alarms to get reservations. She communicates well, is pro-active about suggestions, bookings, cost savings and reservations. While on the trip, a new restaurant opened and I was able to reach her immediately to discuss reservations and she had all of the answers I needed, getting me back to fun in record time. I have already referred two people and they are both raving about her. Cannot speak highly enough about her work and enthusiasm for all things Disney!

Megan Spenningsby

Jennifer is always AMAZING at helping plan our trips. She knows so much about all of the parks and we will never book a trip without her!

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Credentials

  • CLIA Member
    Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
  • College of Knowledge
    The Walt Disney Company
  • Travel Specialist
    Universal Orlando Resort

Experience

  • MickeyTravels, LLC - Diamond Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Travel Planner specializing in Disney destinations and Universal Orlando & Team Lead
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      JMcCormack@mickeytravels.com Plan travel for clients visiting: • Walt Disney World in Florida • Disneyland in California • Disney Cruise Line • Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii • Disneyland Paris • Adventures by Disney • Universal Orlando Vacations • National Geographic Adventures • Virgin Voyages • Viking River Cruises Mentor and coach a team of travel planners for optimal success and client support JMcCormack@mickeytravels.com Plan travel for clients visiting: • Walt Disney World in Florida • Disneyland in California • Disney Cruise Line • Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii • Disneyland Paris • Adventures by Disney • Universal Orlando Vacations • National Geographic Adventures • Virgin Voyages • Viking River Cruises Mentor and coach a team of travel planners for optimal success and client support

  • Wizarding Wands and Mickey Ears
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Digital Media Creator
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      https://youtube.com/c/WizardingWandsandMickeyEars https://youtube.com/c/WizardingWandsandMickeyEars

  • University of Minnesota
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director of Advising, College of Liberal Arts
      • May 2018 - Mar 2022

      • Worked in collaboration with the Director of Advising, other Assistant Directors, and a leadership team to provide leadership, vision, and strategic thinking for collegiate advising offices• Directly supervised and mentored a team of three Lead Advisors to respond nimbly to team needs in order to enhance advisor growth and development to meet student needs• Supervised two Economics departmental advisors and a Pre-Health Student Services Coordinator• Managed two separate CLA Advising front desk spaces to include supervising two full-time front desk staff• Empowered a team of 20 academic advisors to take ownership of their assigned caseloads with consistent policies, practices, and procedures• Participated in staff hiring, training, performance review, and promotion processes• Represented and promoted collegiate advising by fostering and maintaining productive, collaborate relationships both within and across campus• Served on the CLA Internship Stakeholders committee, CLA Career Readiness Compass Team, Career Readiness Certificate Advisory Committee, CLA UGE Training and Professional Development Committee, NAS Online Orientation committee, CLA Orientation Steering Committee, BA/MD Promotions Committee, CLA IDI committee, campus-wide Health Professionals Pathways Task Force, Co-Chair campus-wide Advising Coordinators Group, Chair CLA Sunshine Employee Engagement Committee Show less

    • Director of Individualized Degrees, College of Continuing and Professional Studies
      • Jan 2016 - May 2018

      • Lead a staff of professional advisors to assist students with degree program development and completion in a timely fashion• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with academic departments, individual advisors, and faculty• Negotiate and facilitate access to new disciplinary options, set GPA and other prerequisites, and report on student performance• Ensure ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and facilitate development and implementation of student-centered policies and processes• Formulate strategic plans and goals for individualized degrees, including program design, enrollment targets, staffing needs, and budgets• Collaborate with College of Continuing Education and Degree and Credit Program professional and support units to ensure appropriate student support, marketing, recruiting, and social media outreach• Serve on University-wide advising groups to include the Academic Coordinators Group, Academic Advising Steering Committee, Academic Advising Network Board, and pop-up committees• Serve as member of the College of Continuing Education Community Building Team Show less

    • Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

      • Advised students on degree program planning, registration and career planning• Maintained comprehensive student records on advisees through APLUS• Managed and provided all departmental academic advising for Communication Studies undergraduate majors and minors• Lead weekly Communication Studies major declaration sessions during the Fall and Spring semesters • Reviewed APAS records and determine transferability of petitioned coursework in Communication Studies• Monitored student progress in order to intervene, advise, and recommend solutions to academic difficulties• Presented orientation college meeting and assist students with registration process• Served as CLA Orientation committee member and NAS Orientation subcommittee member• Served as search committee member – Summer 2012 Show less

  • St. Catherine University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Director, Admission and Financial Aid
      • May 2009 - Jan 2012

      • Packaged financial aid for incoming freshman and transfer students including federal verification and institutional guidelines while maintaining confidentiality • Trained admission staff regarding financial aid policies and procedures • Counseled prospective students and their families through the admission and financial aid process • Reviewed application files for admission and scholarship criteria • Presented at various programs concerning admission and financial aid, both on and off campus • Contacted, built relationships with and encouraged applications from students in assigned territories • Managed all aspects of institutional Postsecondary Enrollment Options program including correspondence, application review, registration and follow-up Show less

  • University of Notre Dame
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Advisor, Mendoza College of Business
      • Sep 2005 - Jul 2008

      • Provided guidance and ensured degree eligibility for 1700+ undergraduate students with a 95% 4-year graduation rate including Division-1 student athletes • Assisted students with developing individualized 4-year graduation plans and class preregistration • Mentored all College of Business probationary students, provided study skills workshop and cooperated with faculty to monitor student progress • Organized and executed tutoring program including budget, recruitment, training, and payroll of 50+ tutors • Coordinated, monitored, and awarded internship credit for eligible students • Updated Mendoza College of Business Undergraduate Advising website Show less

  • Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Job Placement Coordinator
      • May 2005 - Sep 2005

      • Developed relationships with social service agencies in the Central Illinois area • Analyzed, evaluated, and incorporated improvements to established programs • Redeveloped 2005 Accessibility Plan including goals, objectives and strategies • Assisted in updating Vocational Services Procedure Manual • Managed several sections of documentation to ensure CARF accreditation • Developed relationships with social service agencies in the Central Illinois area • Analyzed, evaluated, and incorporated improvements to established programs • Redeveloped 2005 Accessibility Plan including goals, objectives and strategies • Assisted in updating Vocational Services Procedure Manual • Managed several sections of documentation to ensure CARF accreditation

  • Bradley University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Admission Counselor and Coordinator for Undergraduate International Admission
      • Jun 2002 - May 2005

      • Organized and evaluated international application materials including educational and financial documents and transfer credit • Served as the sole liaison for international students prior to arrival with orientation, advising and housing • Developed training materials, job description, and timeline of activities for international admission • Trained professional staff with regard to commonly asked questions and application criteria • Hired, supervised, supported, educated, and evaluated a highly effective team of student assistants • Organized and implemented approximately 15 weeks of travel yearly within budgetary guidelines • Presented to large and small groups about the benefit of attending a private university • Developed individual goals, objectives, and strategies for territory management and reviewed regularly • Met with daily campus visitors, weekend visitors, and visit program participants • Collaborated in planning departmental retreats in December 2002, August 2003 and June 2004 Show less

  • Northern Michigan University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resident Director and Assistant Director of Orientation
      • Jun 2000 - May 2002

      • Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated paraprofessional staff, desk staff and custodial staff • Supervised and evaluated full-time Building and Grounds Attendant • Acted as academic adviser for students who entered the university with probationary standing • Advised Hall Government members to better represent hall residents and plan appropriate programming • Developed and conducted leadership training for Hall and House Government members • Responded to crisis situations effectively in a calm and capable manner • Adjudicated student conduct cases and developed appropriate sanctions while partnering with the Associate Dean of Students • Performed administrative and organizational duties such as payroll, budget management, and reporting • Planned, advertised, and implemented paraprofessional recruitment • Acted as Assistant Director of Orientation for Summer 2001 orientation Show less

Education

  • College of Disney Knowledge
    Certificate, Disney Destination Travel Planning
    2017 - 2023
  • Universal and U Sales Training Program
    Certificate, Universal Studios Orlando Travel Planning
    2019 - 2022
  • Bradley University
    Master's Degree, Leadership in Human Service Administration
    2003 - 2005
  • Bradley University
    Bachelor's Degree, Music Education
    1994 - 1999

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