Karin Jones

Experience

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  Gametrails Limited

  Jan 1987 - Aug 1989

  Operations Manager

  Worldwide Sporting Expeditions (river barge cruising, fishing & safaris) Responsible for managing the US Sales office and all sales efforts, reservations and clients to meet US goals.

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  Born Free Safaris and Tours

  Dec 1989 - Aug 1990

  In-House Sales & Operations
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  Wildlife Safari

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Southern California Sales Manager

  Marketing and sales for an African safari company. Increased sales volume by 30% in the critical Southern California territory.

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  Elite Adventure Travel Hospitality Marketing & Consultants

  Jun 1992 - Dec 2008

  Founder, Trainer, Business Consultant, Marketeer| Interim

  -Strategic Planning and Brand Positioning to Senior Executive teams-Representation & Consulting to Tourism and Hospitality Sectors. -Clients from African safari companies, exotic long-haul tour operators specializing in India, Australia, Asia and Europe, hoteliers, car rental, adventure and barge cruising and tourist boards.Clients:Ama WaterwaysStella Travel GroupAfrican TravelBettoja Hotels ItalyCamino Tours- Cycling & Walking Tours in SpainEurope ExpressAmerican West SteamboatWorld ExplorerThrifty Car RentalWildlife SafarisJourneys of DiscoveryJapan & Orient ToursZambia Tourist Board Show less

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  Born Free Safaris and Tours

  Jan 1994 - Aug 1995

  Outside Sales Manager
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  African Travel, Inc. - "We Know Africa"​

  Sept 1995 - Jan 2008

  National Director, Sales and Marketing

  Oversaw global sales, marketing and strategy for well-known african safari company.

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  Viking River Cruises

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Senior Director National Accounts, Industry Marketing & Training

  Oversaw national accounts including Virtuoso, AAA, American Express, Ensemble and Vacation.com managing over $110M in sales and $10M marketing budget as well as overseeing all travel agent training programs.

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  Anastasia's Africa

  Jan 2009 - now

  Managing Director

  Anastasia’s Africa is a USA based luxury safari operator recognized for designing and leading the finest custom, private safaris in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as the Egypt and the Indian Ocean Islands.Think of the best time you've ever had with friends.Combine that with the greatest adventure of your life.This is what we believe a safari should be.What sets us apart from all the others is our committment to tailor-made experiences and working with couples, families, groups of friends and specialty groups to design that perfect journey - with experiences that are completely unique to the client, their personality and budget. Karin oversees a talented team who will help you plan safaris for family travel, honeymoons, groups of friends, landmark anniversaries and celebrations, as well as cultural excursions, luxury mobile tented and special interest safaris. Show less