Deborah Gold
***** ***** **** ****, *** Vegas, NV 89138
Phone 702-***-**** Mobile 847-***-****
Email *******@*********.***
Objective With over 25 years in the travel industry, I am
interested in joining an organization to further build
my meeting planning, inside sales, customer service and
marketing experience. Excellent oral and written
communication skills, which are exercised in dealings
with staff and clients. Emphasis on customer service and
sales using interpersonal sills to effectively
troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Work 2011-Present Holiday Systems
Experience International Las Vegas, NV
Travel Certificate Agent
Make professional, accurate, cost effective travel
arrangements for clients while providing excellent
customer service to the member based only organization.
Proactively market, sell and consult with clients in
regards to cruise and all other related services
utilizing my extensive travel background.
Achieved and maintained top 3 in sales within the
department.
Established and maintained repeat clientele within the
department.
Responsible for resolution of escalated issues with the
travel department.
2003-2011 Experient Las Vegas, NV
Special Handling Service Coordinator
Represented the company in a concierge role to
facilitate hotel and theatre reservations for the
executives of the World Market Center.
Managed numerous strategic accounts by acting as a
liaison between exhibiting companies and associations.
Allocated and maintained room blocks for large
pharmaceutical and retail organizations.
Assisted with the strategic planned and maintained
accuracy of hotel reservations.
Handled onsite registration at various medical
conferences.
Proven track record of managing multiple projects
simultaneously.
1993-2003 WorldTravel/BTI Chicago, IL
Leisure Marketing Manager
Responsible for the coordination and editorial content
and development of multiple direct mail/marketing
campaigns.
Procured and implemented vendor sponsored promotions.
Developed annual strategic and marketing plans.
Managed busy in-house travel department for large
financial institution.
Responsible for client relations, procedural
improvements, reporting and employee scheduling,
troubleshooting, vendor liaison and other administrative
duties.
During tenure, sales volume increased by 18% year to
date.
Handled registration, sponsorship, budgeting, on-site
program coordination and problem solving to ensure error
free event activities for meetings over 100 attendees.
Arranged and escorted company-wide domestic and
international familiarization trips.
Arranged both domestic and international reservations
utilizing air, car and hotel for various clients.
Education Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Sociology