Vanina Coudriet, MBA, CGSP

Experience

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  Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Create and act as RSCVA’s first Outdoor Adventure Manager, responsible for promoting and selling the Reno-Tahoe area as an outdoor adventure destination. Develop Outdoor Adventure Program including: research and development of the Outdoor Adventure content of the RSCVA Web page, design and facilitation of online adventure/hotel packages, creation of the Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation section of the RSCVA’s annual Travel Planner, creation and direction of Reno’s first Outdoor Adventure Steering Committee, and integration of outdoor adventure into RSCVA marketing programs. Develop Ski Program.Develop International Program.Organize and conduct familiarization tours, press trips, and sales presentations. Act as liaison between the RSCVA, local and state tourism bureaus, adventure outfitters, ski resorts, and hotels. Prepare and maintain annual budget. Show less Assist the Tourism Department in the planning and implementation of special events and web-based sales promotions. Coordinate, organize, and lead on-site familiarization visits by selected groups of tour operators, wholesalers, travel agents. Perform tourism sales research providing sales managers with prospects for concentrated solicitation, including administration of e-marketing and direct mail programs. Work with the Director of Tourism to generate reports as dictated by upper management and the Board of Directors. Maintain relationships with contacts in six Central and South American countries developed during work as Hispanic Specialist, including continued marketing and ongoing familiarization tours. Show less

  • Outdoor Adventure Manager

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Travel Industry Sales Coordinator

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
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  Twelve Horses

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Project Manager

  Plan, budget, organize, manage, and monitor projects for a variety of private, public and government clients, of varying sizes. Develop and oversee complex e-messaging and web-based project plans. Supervise and execute all phases of the project lifecycle. Work with production staff to supervise day-to-day tasks and project assignments.Develop social marketing strategies for clients.

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  Morrison University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Instructor

  Teach Marketing Management class for MBA program

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  University of Phoenix

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for faculty training and certification, faculty mentoring and coaching, classroom performance reviews, faculty assessments, faculty governance meetings which include Content Area Meetings, Campus College Planning Committees, Campus Academic Councils, teaching, and other duties as assigned. Teach business related classes and focus on real world application. Provide students with feedback emphasizing strengths and discussing areas for improvement. Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. Promote an environment of cooperation and collaboration with the learner at the center.

  • Lead Faculty Area Chair

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Facilitator

    Aug 2009 - Dec 2015
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  Truckee Meadows Community College

  Jan 2016 - now

  Coordinates the Hospitality & Tourism program performing tasks related to curriculum development, marketing, student/part-time Hospitality & Tourism instructor recruitment, observing and mentoring instructors, schedule of classes and instructors, managing the advisory board (membership, meeting planning, communications, etc.). Participates in student advisement, recruitment and retention efforts.Attends and participates in non-classroom activities including department and division meetings, professional development workshops, college or NSHE committees, and community outreach.Responsible for developing the new Hospitality & Tourism degree and courses, including appropriate program and course objectives, learning outcomes, and measures evaluated by a college-wide Curriculum Review Committee. Developed the Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board. TMCC Core ThemesCore Theme I: Student SuccessCore Theme II: Academic ExcellenceCore Theme III: Access to Lifelong LearningCore Theme IV: Stewardship of Resources Show less Teach business related classes and focus on real world application. Promote an environment of cooperation and collaboration with the learner at the center.TMCC Values:-Student access and success-Excellence in teaching and learning-Evidence of student progress through assessment of student outcomes-Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought-Collaborative decision making-Community development through partnerships and services-Ethical practices and integrity-Respect, compassion, and equality for all persons-Responsible and sustainable use of resources-Fostering attitudes that exemplify responsible participation in a democratic society Show less

  • Hospitality and Tourism Coordinator and Full-Time Faculty

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Part-time Faculty

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017