Kirk Webster
San Diego
Summary
To obtain a tour/travel position with an company that allows me to utilize my travel knowledge of 137-countries.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Owner
Bucket List Tours & Travel
San Diego
04.2009 - Current
- Guided diverse groups through historical and cultural sites, enhancing visitor experiences.
- I have traveled through 137-countries, and am a professional worldwide tour guide, managing and guiding my own tour groups.
Destination Lecturer
Worldwide Cruise Lines
Various
08.1989 - 04.2009
- Lectured on various cruise lines worldwide. *Onboard destinations, port talks, shopping suggestions.
Business Development Manager
Balboa Travel
San Diego
09.1988 - 08.1989
- Sold travel, tours, and cruises to corporations. Developed group sales for business travel. Incentive tours.
Sales Manager/Onboard cruise lecturer
Gemtec/The National Opal Collection
Sydney
05.1985 - 09.1987
- Lecturer on gems, onboard major cruise lines headed to Sydney, Australia. Marketed the sales of opals
Production Coordinator
Don Ohlmeyer Productions/NBC-TV
Los Angeles
05.1985 - 09.1987
- Arranged travel worldwide for athletes and celebrities, competing in sporting events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast TV/Communications
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
* International Travel Coordination
*Professional Tour group guidance
*Destination & Port Lecturer
* Social Media Marketing
*TV Broadcasting/Production
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
German
Limited
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Recognized as a top traveler on www.MostTraveledPeople.com.
Timeline
Founder/Owner
Bucket List Tours & Travel
04.2009 - Current
Destination Lecturer
Worldwide Cruise Lines
08.1989 - 04.2009
Business Development Manager
Balboa Travel
09.1988 - 08.1989
Sales Manager/Onboard cruise lecturer
Gemtec/The National Opal Collection
05.1985 - 09.1987
Production Coordinator
Don Ohlmeyer Productions/NBC-TV
05.1985 - 09.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast TV/Communications
Pepperdine University