Jean-Michel (Michael) G. Vannier

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Accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the tourism and event industries. Decisive, results- oriented leader with a proven track record in the MICE or leisure (group and individual) sectors. Comfortable in dynamic and demanding environments, while remaining pragmatic and focused. COMPETENCIES

Development of key partnerships / Strategic alliances

Risk and emergency management

Leadership. Talent management

Performance analysis

Development of creative employee motivation plans

Budgeting / Sales Forecasting

Marketing / Social Media

Resilience and adaptability

Resolving emergency situations

Indulge Tours & Travel, Inc. (2016 to Present – Houston, Texas) President

Creation of personalized tours, negotiation with service providers used during client trips, 24/7 assistance to French-speaking and English-speaking passengers

Tour management for French families (in North America) or American families (in Europe) - up to 450 families per year.

Destination weddings and honeymoons for American couples met on large wedding fairs Vannier Innovations, Inc. / DBA Distinctive Travel Design (2006 to 2015 – Houston, Texas) Director of Sales

Corporate Travel, Incentives, Conferences (MICE) projects of all sizes (the largest had over 600 participants)

Management of all project logistics (with project teams of up to 50 employees & independent contractors)

Reception of attendees for various trade shows (registration, accommodation, accompaniment throughout their stay, pre- or post-convention tours)

Participation in numerous trade shows (IBTM Americas, Pow Wow, Top Resa Paris, IBTM London ...) PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A.G. Edwards Investments (2002 to 2006 – St. Louis, Missouri) Financial Adviser / AAMS

Providing financial investment advice to families and institutions

Management/balance of investment portfolios

Quality Tours International, LLC (1996 to 2001 – New Orleans) Director of Sales

Reception of attendees for various trade shows (registration, accommodation, accompaniment throughout the stay and pre/post-event tour)

Management of M.I.C.E projects (e.g. World Energy Congress / Renault)

Weekly reception of a luxury cruise ship with German passengers. Offer and management of all negotiations, reservations and logistics for multiple tours in Louisiana

Creation of travel itinerary in North America for European groups

Hosting of groups throughout the United States

Gospel/Jazz tours in New Orleans

Baccalauréat (High School Diploma – Focused on Philosophy & Mathematics), LYCÉE SASSERNO – NICE, FRANCE (1988)

Brevet de Techicien Supèrieur en Actions Commerciales (Associates Degree in Marketing) GEAC – Auguste Renoir – CAGNES-SUR-MER, FRANCE (1990)

Asset Accredited Management Specialist (AAMS) – COLLEGE FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING – COLORADO, U.S.A. (2004)

Master Event & International Meeting – GUSTAVE EIFFEL UNIVERSITY – PARIS, FRANCE (ongoing – June 2023)

Fluent in French and English

EDUCATION

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

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