Kristie Birdsong
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Experience
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Magic of Mickey Travel, LLC
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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 Agent
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Aug 2016 - Present
• Started working as an independent sales representative and grew my business from zero customers; growth can be attributed to referrals and excellent customer service. • Personally manages entire sales cycle from initial quoting to travel date. • Maintain operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations. • Consistently fostered business growth by delivering first-rate travel advising and itineraries to develop valuable client relationships. • Arranged travel accommodations for families, groups and couples. Show less
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Secondary Science Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
• Responsible for teaching, developing and implementing a curriculum in accordance with school and state guidelines for Advanced Placement Biology, General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Science and Environmental Science. • Responsible for the planning, set up, and breakdown of laboratory activities for all science courses taught. • Assisted with the planning of course objectives for both the school as a whole and for the science department in preparation for the school's ACSI accreditation review. • Responsible for planning the schools' study abroad trips. Trips have included Italy, Greece, Germany, and Switzerland. • Cheerleading coach for both sideline and competition. Grew the cheerleading program from 4 girls to 12 over 3 years and helped start the middle school cheer program as well as started the school first competition cheer team and placed second in the state. Show less
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Georgia Highlands College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Admissions Recruiter
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
• Exceeded all recruiting goals set forth by the college. • Responsible for increasing the dual enrollment and Move on When Ready program by 86% in one year. • Organized "call nights" in order to talk to potential students about upcoming events on campus, FAFSA applications, admissions requirements and more. • Arranged accommodations and travel plans for visitors and presented updated itineraries. • Responsible for creative design handouts to give potential parents and students about GHC. • Responded to potential families requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries. • Researched and implemented across all Georgia Highlands Campus' the school's new way of communicating with potential students and their families with customizable mailings and emailing to draw students into registering with GHC. • Verified data integrity and accuracy. Show less
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Shorter University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Admissions Recruiter
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2013
• Exceeded all recruiting goals set by the University and was the top recruiter for Shorter Scholars for the upcoming class of 2013. • First connection of the school for potential students, parents, teachers, and counselors. • Served as International Student Recruitment Adviser as well as responsible for recruiting students in Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and various counties in Georgia. • Led multiple campus tours per week to showcase features, including laboratories, student life and depending on the students intended major would spend additional time in that area of campus while talking to professors in that field. • Met prospective students, offered information and represented institution by attending college fair events including Alabama PROBE fair. • Supported students through admissions process and answered any questions. • Reviewed admissions applications to check students' eligibility for acceptance. Show less
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Walt Disney World
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Preformer
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Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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United States
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Internship: Dolphin and Whale Hospital and Sea Turlte Hospital
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
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Education
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Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology -
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science - MS, Biology Education