Andy Woods-Ballard

Experience

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  Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Research Assistant, Marine Mammal Research Program
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  Texas Marine Mammal Stranding

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Volunteer
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  Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Researcher
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  Frontier - The Society for Environmental Exploration

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Research Coordinator
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  GVI

  Oct 2003 - Jun 2017

  Director of Business Development
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  Action Change

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

  Executive Director
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  Nautilus Ecology

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Co-Founder

  Andy continues to provide advice and behind the scenes aid editing and reviewing publications.

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  WYSE Volunteer and Travel

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2017

  Working Group Member and Chair
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  Year Out Group

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2015

  Membership Committee Member
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  WYSE Work & Volunteer Abroad

  Sept 2014 - May 2017

  Board Member
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  MomentoTV

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  CEO and Founder

  As CEO of Momento, I am working on strategy for a new startup, including crowdfunding, social media, customer acquisition, HR, marketing, investment, product design and more. We will take the forgotten video clips from your smart phone and turn them into a memorable treasure. Your year in 5-10 minutes! Spectacular. A few minutes will change what you do with the videos on your phone forever. Check out our facebook page for updates and details of launch. https://www.facebook.com/momentomovies/ Show less

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  AFS Intercultural Programs

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2020

  Sentio, Inc. is a not-for-profit, global education network that was created in 2014 as a subsidiary of AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. to bring together like minded organizations to further promote the AFS mission in equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and understanding we believe is needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS now exists 70 years, is active in close to 100 countries, with offices in about 60 countries and hosts and sends about 13000 participants each year.As a Global Education Network we bring together high quality mobility hosting providers with sending recruiters from across the globe. Our, currently 52, member organizations are rigorously vetted to ensure the highest standards in programming and support for adult participants (see vetting criteria attached). We are active in international language, internship, volunteer, teacher and study abroad programs. Our goal is to connect our network organizations to help them align their amazing supply of programs with the increasing demand from globally-minded young adults. You can learn more about our services, benefits, and current members on our site.As a network, we provide services including coordination, support, operating standards, and access to our Global Competence Certificate (GCC) program for all Sentio program participants. The GCC is an innovative blended educational program, with engaging videos and opportunities for peer learning. It represents an exciting way to provide improved intercultural learning and cross-cultural adjustment training to your increasingly diverse and internationally mobile students/participants. You can watch a brief introduction video on our website. Show less

  • Acting General Manager, Sentio Global Education Network

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Business Development Specialist, AFS

    Apr 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Business Development Specialist, Sentio Global Education Network

    Apr 2017 - May 2019
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  HEZA Consulting

  Apr 2017 - now

  Founder and Lead Consultant

  Working at a strategic level with small and medium companies and not-for-profits around the world to fulfil any or all of the functions of a Chief Revenue Officer.Clients have included: Sentio, AFS Intercultural Programs, The Forum on Education Abroad, TravelBud, NSTS, CulturaGo, GROW Abroad, the Building Bridges Coalition

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  TravelBud

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Business Development Consultant
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  Outsell Sales

  Sept 2019 - now

  Business Growth Specialist

  Helping companies to unlock growth through sales training, revenue maximisation and systems reviews.

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  Travolucion

  Jan 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  Travolucion is the leading online search engine in Spanish for study abroad, work abroad, au pair, language programs, internships, volunteering and more. In collaboration with GoAbroad.com we aim to provide comprehensive information, resources and reviews to help potential travelers to be able to make informed decisions. From general program information to recommendations on how to get to your destination, we include information on funding opportunities and scholarships, opinions from other travelers and students, articles and blogs about travel, what to do at the destination and tips to maximize experiences abroad. Show less

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  The Forum on Education Abroad

  Jul 2020 - now

  Consultant Chief Revenue Officer

  Consulting on all aspects of a typical CRO role, from financial strategy and reporting, to navigating the US government COVID-19 relief packages, and including new membership acquisition strategies, conference planning and sponsor engagement.Additional projects have included:Managing a full data base migration to a new AMS (Association Management System). Implementation of a new website. Recruitment of various key staff.

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  TravelBud

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Business Development Consultant

  Business development services, strategic advice, networking and partnership formation.

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  NSTS Malta

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Business Systems and Relations Consultant

  Consulting to provide new sales systems and processes and re-vamp the schools digital marketing and presence.

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  GROW Abroad

  Jan 2021 - now

  Partnerships and Systems Advisor

  Working with GROW Abroad to access new markets, and streamline administrative and sales processes.

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  Credo Travel Consultancy

  May 2023 - now

  Growth Consultant & Partner

  With years of travel industry experience between myself and the team, we are specialising in growth for those in the field, fuelled by sales training alongside team development and financial and strategic planning.

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  Credo Growth

  May 2023 - now

  Sales Consultant

  Specialising in Growth fuelled by sales training alongside financial and strategic planning.

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  ThriveIN Sales Leaders Network

  Aug 2023 - now

  Facilitator | Mentor | Coach

  Facilitating forums for Sales leaders including learning opportunities, peer to peer support and monthly small group sessions.

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  EO Accelerator Cape Town

  Jan 2024 - now

  Coach

  Working with the EOA program in Cape Town in the 2IC program.