Paula M.

Experience

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  East African Travel Consultants

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1984

  Travel Consultant

  Was hired as a trainee travel consultant and trained to the company’s specifications. Escorted tours to Kenya and attended an African Tours and Hotels familiarization tour of the Northern Safari Circuit. Arranged tailor made safaris for clients and attended to companies Corporate Accounts. Trained to use Air Canada’s RESERVEC computer system.

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  Wardair Ltd

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

  Systems Instructor

  · Initially hired as a Reservations Sales Agent, where I was trained to maintain a high standard of telephone sales. Sold airline seats and cruise berths to both travel agents and the general public. Attended several familiarization trips to hotels and resorts worldwide. Became a member of the Computer Enhancement Committee to ensure the system was used to its maximum potential. Spent time in the Sales and Marketing Department to promote the. 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Became a Systems Instructor and travelled to bases worldwide to instruct new Wardair employees in Reservations, Ticketing and Airport Check In procedure. Show less

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  Talisman Mountain Ski Resort

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Assistant Manager

  · During the ski season, was hired by the Ski Rental Shop. Responsibilities included managing a small workforce, maintaining ski equipment and tools, writing ski accident reports in conjunction with the Canadian Ski Patrol Association, accounting, and security of the premises.· During the summer was the Resort’s Landscape Architect. Was responsible for ordering plants and trees for spring planting in the extensive rock and water gardens. Helped maintain the 9 hole golf course and Beaver River running through the property. Planted, hung and maintained over 200 hanging baskets and window boxes. Responsible for watering beds and irrigation system for the golf course. Liaised with the Resort owner in establishing new areas for development, Responsible for cutting and maintaining grassed areas (ski hills) and lawns. Show less

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  Focus-2

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Computer Instructor

  Taught word processing and computer/CV courses for woman returning to the workforce after raising their families and to recently redundant soldiers in the British Army. Had sole responsibility for the administration of an ICL computer network system. Liaised with Further Education establishments. Involved with the selection of students and publicity events. Reported regularly to an Advisory Committee and Focus-2 Board of Directors. Introduced the National Inter-Action Computing Award Scheme (NICAS) Assessments to the course. Researched and introduced the Advance course. Responsible for the update and introduction of new stand-alone computers and WordPerfect Package. Helped create a 1 week travel course for visits Province wide to centers where woman had no access to transport. Show less

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  Kearsleys Travel and Tours

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Sales and Marketing Manager

  In 2003, Kearsleys bought a franchise of South African Airways City Centre. I was formerly hired to market this new corporate concept in Tanzania. I also managed the establishment of a new high profile corporate office and the training of 6 dedicated staff to service both corporate travel accounts and walk in safari business. I helped launch Tanzania's first dedicated travel magazine and wrote travel articles and sold advertising space for other hospitality industry specialists. In connection with Kearsleys, I was the Sales Executive for Serena Hotels and Lodges, promoting tourism at its properties throughout Eastern Africa. Organized launch specials, attended travel trade fairs and marketed the company for conference and business incentives. Duties for all positions above were very broad based and intense. Show less

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  Coconut Creek Limited

  Jan 2008 - now

  Director

  Family owned and operated, this company deals with property development, animal husbandry and sea side cottage rentals. Was responsible for its inception, construction of buildings, layout of agricultural land and investment in commercial hotel land parcels. Developed a good working relationship with local authorities and neighbouring villages.

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  Numa Models and Talent

  Feb 2017 - now

  Commercial/Lifestyle Model

  Recently joined Numa Models as a mature lifestyle model. I represent myself and my agency at casting calls for photographic and runway assignments. Lifestyle is more advertising and catalog work and is not as demanding as high fashion modelling.

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  Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Cruise Ship Terminal Guest Service Agent (Seasonal)

  This is an experienced global business offering first class ground handling and port agency service to the Ocean and river cruise industry. Operating in nine regions, encompassing over 60 countries and more than 400 ports. We provide turnaround, Shore Excursions, Port Agency Services and Hotels. We represent: Royal CaribbeanCelebrity Cruise LineDisney Cruise LineCrystal CruisesSilver Sea Cruises

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  Destinations North America

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Customer Service Representative (Seasonal)

  Destinations North America (DNA) has rapidly become an industry leader in Tour Operator & Ground Handlers. Our goal is to provide our visitor with an unforgettable experience by creating partnership with local expertise and by adapting our products and services tothe unique character of each port we handle: - St. Lawrence River: Quebec city, Montreal, Saguenay, Gaspe, Baie-Comeau, Trois-Rivieres, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Îles de la Madeleine;- New England: Bar Harbor, Rockland, Portland, Boston, Newport and Baltimore;- Pacific Coast: Vancouver.In Vancouver, we currently provide services for:Holland America Cruise LinesPrincess Cruise LineRegentNorwegian Cruise LineSeabourn Show less