Tour Director Resume
A tour director is someone who enjoys the company of people and loves to travel around. He acts as a translator, guide, travel agent and a historian. This profession really suits for people who are enthusiastic, adventurous, and love exploring tourist destination worldwide. To work as a tour director, you must pose knowledge of the travel and tourism industry. You must know the travel destinations of your country and other countries as well. Your ability to read maps, weather forecast, and pick right tourist season, and understand different time zones is essential to include in the resume.
Resume Sample
George Steven T. Hawkins
803 Bridleway Court
Williams, California 95510
Cell: (80) 777-8734
Email: Steven.george@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Seeking the position of a tour Director in a well-established organization that will provide me with opportunities to plan and arrange tour programs for travelers and make their dreams come true.
Summary of Skills:
- Possess more than nine years of experience in coordinating daily tour operations and catering to the needs of travelers
- Up-to-date information about the travel and tourism industry
- Unique ability in reading maps and weather forecast, including collecting information on different tourist destinations
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Self-starter with multitasking ability
- Patience, and matured with strong interest in fulfilling traveler's demand
- Excellent communication skills and pleasing personality
- Ability to read reference materials, transportation and hotel directories
- Skilled in handling emergency situations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and internet
- Creative, enthusiastic and keen interest in traveling
- Capable of organizing tour program for business and leisure purpose
Professional Experience:
Tour Director
Houston International Tour Association, Williams, California
2012 - present
Act as a guide for travelers, understand their purpose of taking the tour, show them new places, point out important historical information and provide scientific information on tourist destinations
Conduct tour hosting and oversee travelers throughout the tour program
Serve as a mediator between travelers and local personnel
Performs tasks as per the policies and procedures in tour director manual
Generate interest in travelers by highlighting interesting facts of the region and country
Act as a translator for travelers
Coordinate travel arrangements and hotel reservations
Tour Coordinator
AXC Travels and Tour Agency, Williams, California
2009 - 2012
- Handled problems related to arranging tour programs
- Assisted tour members in times of medical and personal difficulties
- Educated travelers on necessary things to carry with them during the tour
- Drafted and advertised package tour targeting corporate clients
- Researched and shared information about the places with tourists
- Collected fees for optional excursions
- Arranged road, rail and air transportation for tourists
- Communicated clearly and concisely to the bus drivers on following particular road
Tour Guide
Horizon Travel Agency, Williams, California
2007 - 2009
- Conducted and planned activities and itineraries for tourists
- Drafted various recreational programs for tourists
- Guided Visitor in historical monuments, museums and famous spots
- Monitored visitors' activities in order to ensure maintenance of tour regulations and practices
- Answered visitors queries regarding importance and significance of various tourist spot
Education Summary:
Master's Degree in Travel and Tourism from California University - 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Travel and Tourism, College of Tours and Travels, California - 2006
Certification:
Certification Course in Spanish, French and German Languages
ABC Institute of International Languages, California
2008
Reference:
Will be furnished upon request.
