Jaqui Preketes

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 - 1997
      Graduate Diploma Fine Arts Honours

      Studied 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 - 1993
      B.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 - 1993
      BA French & German Honours

      Activities 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 - now
      Managing Director

      Managing 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 - now
      Business Mentor

      I 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 Melbourne
      Aug 1993
    • Amadeus GDS

      Amadeus IT Group
    • Amadeus Ticket Exchanges & Refunds

      Amadeus IT Group
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jaqui Preketes
      Rising 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 Preketes
      Award 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
      Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenAssociated with Jaqui Preketes
    • Mentor

      Issued by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women on Jul 2013
      Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenAssociated with Jaqui Preketes
    • Usher

      Issued by Dalai Lama in Australia on Jul 2013
      Dalai Lama in AustraliaAssociated with Jaqui Preketes