Conquering Heights and Horizons: A Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Adventure
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb seamlessly combines history and adventure, providing a unique perspective on Sydney's evolution.
| Full Name: | Chris Head |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Languages: | English |
| Location: | Jomtien, Thailand |
About Chris Head
General Manager for Travel Daily Media, Travel Daily Jobs, Travel Daily Events and Connect2Social
An experienced travel industry professional with extensive background in both business development and operations within the travel media, agency, tour operations, global distribution systems and airline sectors. Bangkok based, Comprehensive understanding of both the South East Asian and South Pacific travel markets.
Key Attributes:
• Exceptional account management and CRM skills with ability to meet stretch targets
• Strong organizational, networking, relationship building and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to successfully market products & services
• Strong business acumen with ability to achieve stretched targets.
• Sound financial skills – including budget development and setting, monitoring and compliance
Education
AFTA Travel College
International Travel, Fares and Ticketing 1 and 2
Travel
01 Jan, 1998 - 31 Dec, 1999
TIME (Travel Industry Mentoring Experience)
Mentoring with Mr. Ron Rosalki
Travel Mentoring / Airline and Airport operations
01 Jan, 2012 - 31 Dec, 2012
AFTA Travel College
Domestic Travel, Fares & Ticketings 1 and 2
Travel
01 Jan, 1996 - 31 Dec, 1996
| General Manager (GM) | |
Brand TD (formerly Travel Daily Media) • Bangkok | |
| Aug 2017 - Present • 6 years 8 months | |
| Global leader for all operations, development, Finance, Campaign Management, Business Development and Managing Editor. | |
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