
Jaqui Preketes
Managing Director

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About me
Director - Touchdown Tours & Mentor for Cherie Blair Foundation For Women
Education

University of Melbourne
1994 - 1997Graduate Diploma Fine Arts HonoursStudied Fine Arts from an art history perspective. My particular area of interest was Impressionism, with a passion for feminist impressionism, specifically Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morrisot.

University of Melbourne
1989 - 1993B.A. Languages (French & German)Bachelor of Arts 1989 - 1993 Major in French & GermanMinor in 20th Century German HistoryBachelor of Arts 2003 - 2005Major in Art History

University of Melbourne
1989 - 1993BA French & German HonoursActivities and Societies: IATA - International Air Traffic Authority IIPT - International Institute for Peace Through Tourism Bachelor of Arts : Major in French & German
Experience

Touchdown Tours
Jan 1991 - nowManaging DirectorManaging a dynamic team of consultants and ensuring they are constantly updated and well-trained with the lands, traditions, cultures, religions in the nations we service. Liaising with NTOs and overseas suppliers to ensure the very best service standards are always upheld and maintained.

Cherie Blair Foundation For Women
Feb 2013 - nowBusiness MentorI work pro-bono with the Mentoring Women in Business Programme, mentoring a female entrepreneur from a developing country. We meet twice monthly in an effort to grow her business, enhance business opportunities for her, and encourage her in the sustainable success of her business.Women face unique challenges as entrepreneurs and, in developing nations, the gap is even wider to bridge. It is my intention to make a difference through my own personal experience, and by sharing my knowledge that others may grow and succeed. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts
The University of MelbourneAug 1993
Amadeus GDS
Amadeus IT Group
Amadeus Ticket Exchanges & Refunds
Amadeus IT Group
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jaqui PreketesRising Star Award Traders Hotel by Shangri-La, Dubai May 2014 Touchdown Tours is awarded the Rising Star Award for outstanding sales at the prestigious Traders Hotel by Shangri-La at the Arabian Travel Market in May 2014.
- Awarded to Jaqui PreketesAward of Appreciation Traders Hotel by Shangri-La Dubai May 2013 Mr. Mohammed Taher (Director of Sales) presented the award to Touchdown in deep appreciation for our sales support in the years 2012/2013.
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Issued by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women on May 2012
Associated with Jaqui PreketesMentor
Issued by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women on Jul 2013
Associated with Jaqui PreketesUsher
Issued by Dalai Lama in Australia on Jul 2013
Associated with Jaqui Preketes
Languages
- geGerman
- frFrench
- grGreek
- enEnglish
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