Joanne Ohanesian
Tourism Development Manager at Visit Greater Palm Springs- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors BureauApr, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Visit Greater Palm Springs
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tourism Development Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
In my new role as Tourism Development Manager, I will expand into more areas of our programming including membership-based travel organizations, airline reservation call centers and niche travel segments including wellness and LGBTQ+. I will also oversee the annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Month program and continue to work promoting our California Desert Region program.
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Tourism Development Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2021
Administrative support for the Sales and Marketing programs of the CVB. Monthly Digital and Social Media tracking of all advertising mediums (print, Billboard, Digital, TV/Cable, airline) providing the data for Government required reporting. Maintain the CVB website Events Calendar and partner interactions. Schedule weekly and monthly meetings for Sales and Marketing departments, and provide any administrative duties that are needed.
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Destination Development Coordinator
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Implementing the Greater Palm Springs Destination Development plan to define a common vision for future growth and contribute to the area's visitation and economic growth to be modern, recognized and admired. My role is to bring the plan to life by creating and/or enhancing programs such as Health and Wellness, Outdoor Adventure, Eco Sustainability and Arts & Culture.
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Destination Services
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2017
The Destination Services department of the CVB provides customer assistance to ensure that all booked groups receive a superior client experience. Provide coordination of client events, sales missions and trade shows across the US & Canada, as well as local CVB events and FAMs. Provides assistance to booked Convention Sales groups to ensure that they receive a superior experience in our destination.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Concierge
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
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The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Planning
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Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
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Cardiff Limousine & Transportation
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Reservations
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Aug 2008 - Feb 2013
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Visit Greater Palm Springs
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Assistant
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Mar 2001 - Mar 2004
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Hughes Aircraft Company
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Customer Relations
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Jun 1981 - Jun 1998
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Education
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bach. of Arts, Behavioral Science, Major: Behavioral Science Minor: Business Administration