SUMMARY
Experienced professional with over six years experience working in international, dynamic work environments. Continuous training has led me to excel as an international manager who thrives in employee engagement, development and training. I bring over six years experience in activity planning and execution while driving operational success and growth.
I am an educated professional who seeks continuous challenges and a fast paced work
environment.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Operations Management
International Employee Management
Activity Program Development
Budget Analysis, Spending, Tracking
Policy Creation & Development (SOP)
Sales Coaching
Service & Product Marketing
Employee & Operational Scheduling
Change Management
Leadership Development
Project Planning & Execution
Employee Development & Training
Sales & Trend Analysis
Customer Service Management
EXPERIENCE
Activities Program Manager Feb 2012 – Sept 2015
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd. - Miami, FL
Project Start-up team for Brand New Ship, Anthem of the Seas, Germany
Managed the operation of five activity programs; all administration, employee scheduling, employee development & training, activity lesson plan creation, driving revenue through creative onboard marketing, customer service satisfaction, conflict resolution and
dissolution, onboard interviewing and hiring procedure for Youth Positions and
cross-utlization work in other departments onboard.
Exceeded quarterly and yearly targets while staying under budget
Coordinated with several departments onboard on a daily basis for projects, events and
to drive customer satisfaction
Developed new company strategic initiatives for the youth program to improve on
services and offerings through onboard marketing and strategic partnerships.
Developing Leaders Management Training Program, 2011-2015
Autism Training – Silver Level Certification
Youth Activities Coordinator Sept 2009 – Jan 2012
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd. - Miami, FL
Created new activities, session planning and overall programming for activity
programs for children ages 6 months to 17 years old.
Employee of the Month – October 2011
Top 3 for Employee of the Year 2012
Filled in on three separate occasions as Assistant to the Entertainment Director where I
oversaw all administrative duties for the Entertainment Department.
Management Trainee Apr 2009 – Sept 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Moncton, NB
Management training program where I excelled in monthly sales targets while learning
the car rental industry.
Developed managerial skills in accounting, budgets, marketing and operation
management.
Post Secondary Ambassador Sept 2007 – June 2009
Future to Discover Pilot Project, Government of New Brunswick
Created and delivered educational workshops and seminars to High School students
across NB on the benefits of pursuing post secondary education and their options of
areas of study/training.
Community Events Coordinator & Sales May 2008 – Sept 2008
Atlantic Lottery Corporation – Moncton, NB
Developed new customer base through cold calling and strategic marketing.
Coordinated and led community events in NB and PEI to raise money for local charitable partners.
Trained with Business Development Managers and developed key skills; driving revenue, market analysis, product development and strategic marketing.
Sales Associate July 2004 – Sept 2008
Bootlegger Clothing - Dieppe, NB
Maintained record high sales and won several competitions within the Atlantic Canadian stores.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce 2005 – 2009
Major: Marketing Management Minor: International Economics & Business
Mount Allison University – Sackville, NB Canada
Alumni Executive, Graduating Class of 2009
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Executive Committee, 2008-2009
Student Orientation Committee Executive, 2007-2009
Career Management Events Executive, 2007-2009
Student Council – Clubs and Society Funding, 2007-2008
John Molson Sports Marketing Conference Committee, Montreal QC, 2007
Leadership Program Coordinator, 2006-2008
International Study Abroad 2008
Copenhagen Business School - Copenhagen, Denmark
Studied with students from all over the world and participated in international business case studies with world renound professors and business leaders in Europe.
International Project Management, International Event Management. International Economics. Global Strategic Management
VOLUNTEER
Make-A-Wish Foundation Fundraising & Wish Ambassador (2009-2015)
Habitat for Humanity – New Orleans Relief (2007-2008)
Shinerama Fundraising – Mount Allison University (2006- 2008)
Organized a T-shirt drive for the Women’s Shelter - Moncton, NB (2007-2008)
Cross Cultural Communications Committee (2006)
ABC Litteracy Day Executive Committee – Sackville, NB (2006-2007)
SKILLS
English, Intermediate French (speaking, reading, writing)
Social Media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Apple & Windows Operating Systems
Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook
InDesign, Panther, Kronos