Donald

marketing
Male30 y/oEnglish Teacher/University teacher/professor/Consulting hotline customer service/After-sales customer service/Customer Service Specialist/Site selection and development/Marketing Planning/Marketing/Event Planning/Activity Execution/Market research and analysis/Marketing Specialist/Marketing Manager/Supervisor/Marketing Director/Brand Specialist/Assistant/Brand Management/Brand Manager/Supervisor/Hotel reception/Etiquette and reception staff/Restaurant manager/OthersLive in United StatesNationality Uganda
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Work experience

Marketing Manager

Jewel Safaris Limited
2023.08-2024.12(a year)
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive tourism marketing plan, driving collaborations with over 50 media houses and global stakeholders. • Spearheaded rebranding efforts, including logo design, website development, and company profiles. • Developed and launched new products (e.g., luxury golf tours, religious tourism, anddestination weddings). • Cultivated partnerships with tour operators, media publications, and travel agents internationally. • Organized familiarization tours and stakeholder education programs, enhancing tourism promotion. • Oversaw content creation for social media and prepared reports on advertising effectiveness.

Destination Marketing Officer

Pollant Tourism Consultancy
2021.12-2024.04(2 years)
• Led destination marketing initiatives, including global trade shows and roadshows in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia and beyond. • Expanded the customer database to over 10,000 contacts and facilitated partnerships for 1,000+ new business opportunities. • Represented Uganda Tourism Board at international conferences, presenting and training stakeholders. • Developed marketing campaigns to activate the Explore Uganda Brand across Africa and beyond. • Organized familiarization tours and roadshows for media and tour operators, driving increased bookings for Uganda. • Coordinated with embassies and international stakeholders in promoting destination Uganda

Operations Coordinator

Pollant Tourism Consultancy
2020.12-2021.12(a year)
• Streamlined operational processes and ensured compliance with best practices. • Recruited and trained staff while managing budgets and performance metrics. • Organized familiarization trips and roadshows to promote tourism destinations.

Branch Manager

Kubwa Five Safaris Limited
2018.06-2020.12(3 years)
• Managed operations for the Kenya branch, ensuring seamless service delivery and team productivity. • Developed and implemented marketing strategies, increasing revenue and client engagement. • Coordinated volunteer programs and provided market insights to clients. • Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Intern

Safari Park Hotel and Casino
2015.08-2019.12(4 years)
• Gained hands-on experience in hotel operations, housekeeping, front office management, and customer service.

Customer Service Executive

Kenyatta International Convention Bureau
2018.10-2018.12(3 months)
• Generated sales leads and identified customer needs to achieve satisfaction. • Built and maintained trust with customer accounts through open communication. • Resolved customer complaints and ensured timely follow-ups for issue resolution. • Managed junior customer service representatives and maintained accurate records of interactions

Educational experience

Cornell University, USA

Course in Sustainable Destination Management
2023.10-2023.12(3 months)
certificate course in sustainable destination management

Travel and Tourism Agenda, Nairobi

Course in Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda
2016.12-2021.12(5 years)
certificate in sustainable travel and tourism and sustainable development goals

United States International University, Nairobi

Tourism, Hospitality, and Hotel & Restaurant Management
2015.08-2019.12(4 years)
Bachelors of science

Languages

English
Proficient
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