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Companies
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Individuals

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Candidate Name	Candidate Background/ Job Seeking	Special Notes
Amee Estill	Considered one of the most knowledgeable religious travel sales and operational personnel, Amee Estill is available on a contract basis with tour operators and travel providers who are seeking to enter or expand their presence in the faith tourism industry.	See Featured Candidate below
Joby J Mathew	To seek a challenging Career in the Hospitality Industry, which provides adequate opportunities for utilizing my knowledge, skill and experience in General Management and Operations, substantial potential for my career growth.	See Resume Here (Adobe PDF)
AMES H. “JAY” LESTER Candidate #2	Sales & Marketing position, or any other position, within a Tour Operator’s Religious Travel Department where my religion-oriented study tour business experience; 9+ years of air, rail, and ship travel experience; and my religious education will be utilized to increase religious products and develop new religious markets while also ensuring religious traveler’s experiences are rich in education, faith, and first-class service.	See Resume Here (Adobe PDF)
(Private) Candidate #3 Contact WRTA personnel for candidate’s resume	Operations, sales (inside or outside), or product development position with tour operator or travel company entering or expanding presence in the religious tourism market.	My goal is to be in a travel management position with growth potential that will utilize my strong sales experience and people skills, organizational abilities, problem solving, and business experience, which holds a high regard in customer servicing. Especially interested in religious travel position due to interest and experience. Ask WRTA personnel for resume of Candidate #3.

Featured Candidate:

Amee C. Estill

Religious Travel Expert

Specialization : Sales, Operations, Product Development and Event planning for companies entering/expanding their presence in Religious Travel.

Denver , CO

Tel 303-997-9517

Email: Contact WRTA staff for Amee Estill’s email address

Professional Accomplishments

Ability to assist companies in entering or expanding their presence in the Religious Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Market.

Summary

Exceptional knowledge of the Religious Travel Market in North America
10+ years sales experience
Event planning/Religious Travel
Product Development/Religious Travel
Operations/Religious Travel
Excellent/friendly "people skills"
"Well connected" in faith tourism
Strong written communication skills
Strong computer proficiency
Analytic mind for research/reports
Passionate about travel industry

Event Planning - Globus

Assisted in the planning and development of National Religious Travel Symposium for 3 consecutive years
Planned and coordinated events both locally in Denver and in other cities across the US
Served as main liaison with partner companies (airlines, tourist boards, etc.) involved with these events
Assisted or planned all conference components as well as social and dining components with hotels and restaurants
Assisted with travel plans for guests which included – flights, car rental, transfers to/from event and other special needs
Assisted or planned all AV requirements for event

Sales and Education - Globus

Increased Sales for the Religious travel product through networking and direct contact with clients and travel groups
Consistently achieved high sales goal for Direct customer products
Increased and maintained revenue for Direct sales products
Maintained ongoing rapport with clients for high satisfaction rate
Educated internal as well as external clients regarding religious travel and faith based marketing
Assisted Business Development Managers and Inside Sales reps in generating, grooming and retaining customers
Sales and educational activities included use of PowerPoint presentations, conference calls, specific product training, writing and presenting training manuals to internal and external clients
Attended 8 – 20 conferences around the US yearly to network and develop new business opportunities
Presentations for audiences of 200-300 people
Assisted internal and external clients in closing the sale

Product development and Marketing - Globus

Assisted in developing tours for faith-based travelers
Researched all relevant areas faith-based travel for existing and new tours
Developed competitor analysis
Assisted with the research, writing and design of Globus Religious Faith-based brochure for 3 consecutive years (06,07,08)
Monitored sales trends for current tours to assist with forecasting the next year
Worked directly with two overseas offices to coordinate the Religious brochure details

Administrative

Inbound and Outbound calls as needed to follow up with clients to secure existing and new business
Developed contracts with non-profit organizations to develop additional business
Assisted with department budget planning
Assisted with weekly/yearly logistics sales reports (when needed)
Coordinated with other internal departments (i.e. operations) about key issues or needs for resolution
Able to utilize customer management tools such as Siebel, etc.

Work History

Religious Travel Specialist	Globus, Littleton, CO	2/2005 – 7/2007
Direct Sales Travel Counselor	Globus, Littleton, CO	10/2000 – 2/2005
Air desk Specialist	Globus, Littleton, CO	1/1998 – 10/2000
Travel Agent Services	Globus, Littleton, CO	11/1996 – 1/1998

Education

College Prep Diploma	Temple Baptist Academy	1985

References

References are available upon request.