Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Computer Skills Certificates
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Courtney Leigh McCagh

Forrestfield,WA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated team player with an entrepreneurial mindset who is ready for a challenge. From a strong Sales, Business Development, Presentation background in Luxury travel, Finance and Insurance – and a motivation to increase knowledge and experience while encouraging others to do the same.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Scenic Tours Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Successful completion of Sales Call Cycle & retail agency network visitations within WA

• Establishment of productive working relationships within the retail travel network while on company business

• Accurate reporting and surveillance of the marketplace, including feedback and information gathering on competitors • On site attendance of travel shows, sales conferences, preferred partner conferences, evening and morning seminars to promote brand awareness and sales for the company.

• Oversee the ‘best use' expenditure of the territory sales budget linked to increasing sales.

• Actively research, qualify and secure group sales through all Scenic Group brands.

• Set and attend meetings with in-state head offices of preferred relationships.

• Instigate and motivate special promotions at state level, working in conjunction with retail groups.

• Escort agent familiarisation trips/educationals as ‘key person' representative for the company.

• Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales figures vs. budgets and recommendations on increasing sales activity .

Sales and Customer Service Consultant

Scenic Tours Pty Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Taking in-bound sales calls and existing booking enquiries from travel agents and direct customers for both Scenic and Emerald Waterways.
  • Achieving set objectives and sales targets for both brands
  • Monitoring email Inboxes, liaising with guests and suppliers where relevant and with other departments within the organisation
  • Flexibility to assist aftersales during busy periods to follow up with guests with upsell opportunities or to advise of any changes to existing bookings.
  • In-house and external product training events to ensure excellent product knowledge

Sub-Contracted Department Manager

ROYAL MEDIA PARTNERS
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Promotions and Marketing for in Port Jewellery and Watch retailers, Creating on board Marketing and promotion strategy, Business Development with contracted retailers, Present live broadcast shopping shows and Gemstone Seminars, TV content creation including commercials and broadcast schedules for 2 close circuit TV Channels, Lead Exploration and Client Liaison, Responsible for maintaining KPI's & revenue among largest royal Caribbean Accounts, excess of $2m per month, Cross promotion with on board departments, Maintaining strong working relationship with on board departments, Training of Associates and team leading, Training of safety drills on board, Rookie of the Year 2017, Diamonds International Rookie of the Year 2018

International Tour Manager

TOPDECK TRAVEL PTY LTD
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Act as a day to day manager of group, Deal with issues and concerns confirming passenger satisfaction is achieved, Maintaining the established travel itinerary, Make reservations for any activities required, Selling of optional activities, Advise travelers of restaurants, additional transport requirements etc, Maintenance of expenditure accounts, adhering to the outlined budget, Provide trip reports, Manage drivers and chef on board as required, assuring they comply with all necessary driving and food regulations, Managing team of driver and chef as required and assuring a cohesive working environment, Assisting in preparation of meals as required, Attending and interpreting (where possible) any hospital visits and completing necessary incident reports, Liaising with suppliers and office staff, Complaints resolution, Maintaining a positive disposition in face of difficult situations which may arise from being on tour, Maintaining high levels of professionalism during all social outings with passengers and colleagues.

Credit Card Sales Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Heavy Customer Liaison, Heavy Sales Role, Use of Host Computer System, Use of Lendnet Computer System, Product knowledge, Cross selling products, Data Entry, Liaising with other bank departments, Attending extensive training sessions, Running 'Buzz' meetings, Assisting New Colleagues, Attending Team Functions

Collections Officer

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Customer Liaison, Organizing Payment Plans, Extensive Follow up of monies, Product knowledge, Cross selling products, Data Entry

Personal Loan Sales Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Heavy Customer Liaison, Heavy Sales Role, Use of Host Computer System, Use of Lendnet Computer System, Product knowledge, Cross selling products, Data Entry, Liaising with other bank departments

Home loan Processing Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Validation of home loans submitted by Brokers, Product knowledge, Data Entry, Liaising with other bank departments, Attending extensive training sessions, Running Daily Meeting, Assisting New Colleagues, Attending and managing team functions

International Travel Consultant

FLIGHT CENTRE LIMITED
08.2009 - 11.2009
  • Preparing for Certificate 3 Retail travel Sales, Heavy Customer Liaison, Heavy Sales Role, Preparing Quotes/ Invoicing, Banking, Bank Reconciliation, Data Entry, Liaising with wholesalers, Attending Travel Expos, Attending Product Courses including travel insurance

Motor Claims Officer/ Payments Officer

RAC INSURANCE WA
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Lodgment of claims, Claims Processing - including liability determination, Heavy customer Service, Liaising with external providers and other insurers, Raising/ Authorizing payments, General Management of Claims, Operating internal and external software programs

Personal Assistant

MONTAGU STOCKBROKERS
03.2005 - 09.2005
  • Client Liaison, Data Entry to computer systems, Mail, Faxes, Filing, Writing Orders, Stock Reconciliation, Debt Collection

Receptionist/ Accounts Clerk/ Settlement Clerk

HOGAN AND PARTNERS STOCKBROKERS
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • PA Work, Heavy Client Liaison, Drawing Cheques, Receipting, Liaising with Westpac Bank, Telegraphic Transfers, Bank Reconciliation, Contras, Bookings of Stock Orders, Putting orders into the trading system, Filing, Answering Phones, Managing Staff and Client trading Accounts, Mail, Compliance

People Team Administrator / Human Resource Officer

RAC INSURANCE WA
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Coordinating recruitment activities, Coordinating activities associated with all RAC Events and functions, Coordinating activities associated with the RAC corporate Wardrobe, Updating job advertisements on Seek, Contract packages for new employees, Website Maintenance

Events Director/ Marketing Assistant/ Admin

KART WORLD BELMONT
02.2009 - 03.2009
  • Organising Private Functions/ Events, Assisting Marketing Director, Heavy Customer Service, General Admin Duties, Ticket and Private Function Sales, Debt Collection, Attending Trade shows/ Marketing Seminars, Door to Door Promotion, Coming up with new business ideas for the company, Mail, Invoicing, Personal Assistant to the Director

Data Entry Officer/ Ad hoc Admin Duties

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
03.2009 - 06.2009
  • Entering Constituents in data base, Researching Alumni to add to data base, Daily Media Monitors, General Admin Duties, Updating constituents in data base, Mapping Entities within the database for fundraising

Education

High School Diploma -

Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Victoria Park
12.2004

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Excellent presenter

Ability to undertake multiple tasks

Ability to work to deadlines

Demonstrated sales ability

Ability to produce and analyse sales reports

Proficient time management skills

Self-motivated,

Cold Calling

An ability to work ‘unconventional’ hours including weekends & evening travel obligations and early morning agent training

Knowledge of travel industry

Extensive travel worldwide

Relationships and networking expertise in the travel trade and tourism industry

Ability to be flexible

Rapport Building skills

Outgoing, friendly demeanour

  • Revenue development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Service

Computer Skills Certificates

  • Intermediate Microsoft Word
  • Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Intermediate Microsoft Outlook
  • Basic- Intermediate Microsoft Excel
  • Typing Speed Alpha/ Numeric - 70 WPM with 100% accuracy
  • Obtained PS146 Tier 2 Certificate (FSRA)
  • Galileo (Focalpoint)
  • IBM Lotus notes
  • Salesforce

Personal Information

  • Age: 36
  • Date of Birth: 11/14/87

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Music
  • Singing
  • Travelling
  • Theatre
  • Art
  • Travel
  • Volunteer work with Red Kite Foundation

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Scenic Tours Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current

Sales and Customer Service Consultant

Scenic Tours Pty Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2021

Sub-Contracted Department Manager

ROYAL MEDIA PARTNERS
06.2016 - 02.2020

International Tour Manager

TOPDECK TRAVEL PTY LTD
04.2014 - 04.2016

International Travel Consultant

FLIGHT CENTRE LIMITED
08.2009 - 11.2009

Data Entry Officer/ Ad hoc Admin Duties

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
03.2009 - 06.2009

Events Director/ Marketing Assistant/ Admin

KART WORLD BELMONT
02.2009 - 03.2009

Credit Card Sales Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013

Collections Officer

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013

Personal Loan Sales Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013

Home loan Processing Consultant

BANKWEST
01.2009 - 12.2013

Motor Claims Officer/ Payments Officer

RAC INSURANCE WA
10.2006 - 12.2008

People Team Administrator / Human Resource Officer

RAC INSURANCE WA
10.2006 - 12.2008

Receptionist/ Accounts Clerk/ Settlement Clerk

HOGAN AND PARTNERS STOCKBROKERS
09.2005 - 10.2006

Personal Assistant

MONTAGU STOCKBROKERS
03.2005 - 09.2005

High School Diploma -

Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Courtney Leigh McCagh