Manuel Laroche
964 Poirier, McMasterville,QC
Summary
Tour director, tour guide, singer-guitarist, and writer with long-standing experience leading diverse travel groups and creating engaging guest experiences. Brings active listening, planning and coordination, research, and strong communication to tours, scripts, and live performances across city, regional, and musical settings.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Director and Tour Guide in the South West USA
Supernature, Millenium And Scenic Roads
03.2013 - Current
- French European clientele, groups of 15 to 50 passengers.
- Cultivated relationships with guests, enhancing overall tour satisfaction.
- Addressed guest inquiries, highlighted key features, and shared additional insights on special exhibits to enrich visitor understanding.
- Led city tours in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, highlighting key attractions and landmarks to create memorable experiences.
- Entertained tour guests in a musical environment for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Researched and studied on topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.
Tour Director and Tour Guide
Global Tourisme, Dominion Tours
06.2001 - Current
- Spanish Clientele
Tour Director, Tour Guide, East Canada, West USA
Misa Tours
05.1995 - 09.2001
- French European Clientele
Tour Director, Tour Guide
Gestion En Tourisme Du Québec
06.1992 - 08.2001
- Senior citizen clientele
Singer-Guitarist
Retirement homes and other venues
Montreal, Quebec
12.2022 - Current
- Curated song selections based on resident preferences and event themes. to match resident preferences and event themes.
- Adapted performances for small rooms, large halls, and outdoor venues.
Editorial Writer for Canadian Embassies
Globe And Mail
01.1993 - 05.1995
Wrote Infofax, a daily newspaper on Canadian issues for Canadian embassies around the world.
Tour Guide, Quebec City
Omnitour
04.1991 - 05.1993
- Student Clientele
Rooms Rental
Myself
12.1986 - 05.1988
- Quickly learned spanish, rented a house and rented rooms for tourists.
Waiter
Yaroa Hotel
11.1986 - 05.1988
Janitorial Supervisor
Banff International Youth Hostel
05.1986 - 09.1986
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Laval University
Québec, QC10-1993
Certificate - Tourism And Quebec City Tour Guide
Merici College
Québec, QC05-1991
Studied - Guitar And Clarinet
Music Conservatory
Québec, QC04-1986
Skills
- Destination knowledge
- Travel planning
- Planning and coordination
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative
- Solo performances
- Audience engagement
- Active listener
- Emotional intelligence
- Cooperative
Accomplishments
- Lyricist for several well-known Canadian composers and singers ; among those are Martin Léon, Ann Victor, Fred Pellerin, Marie-Élaine Thibert, Judith Bérard, Antoine Gratton.
Novelist, "Cocktail Rose" 2021.
Languages
- French
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Singer-Guitarist
Retirement homes and other venues
12.2022 - Current
Tour Director and Tour Guide in the South West USA
Supernature, Millenium And Scenic Roads
03.2013 - Current
Tour Director and Tour Guide
Global Tourisme, Dominion Tours
06.2001 - Current
Tour Director, Tour Guide, East Canada, West USA
Misa Tours
05.1995 - 09.2001
Editorial Writer for Canadian Embassies
Globe And Mail
01.1993 - 05.1995
Tour Director, Tour Guide
Gestion En Tourisme Du Québec
06.1992 - 08.2001
Tour Guide, Quebec City
Omnitour
04.1991 - 05.1993
Rooms Rental
Myself
12.1986 - 05.1988
Waiter
Yaroa Hotel
11.1986 - 05.1988
Janitorial Supervisor
Banff International Youth Hostel
05.1986 - 09.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Laval University
Certificate - Tourism And Quebec City Tour Guide
Merici College
Studied - Guitar And Clarinet
Music Conservatory