Seiko Turner
121 Amalfi Drive, Surfers Paradise,QLD
Summary
A creative leader with a strong record of achievement combining skills in diverse areas of business development, building partnerships, cultural interchange, event/promotional activities and community relations. More than 10 years travel industries experience in Asia and Australia with successful record for attracting travel destination to the travelers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Japanese Tour Guide
IMP Tours
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2023 - Current
- Greeted visitors upon arrival, answered questions regarding tours, travel plans or local area attractions.
- Maintained knowledge of current events related to tourist locations in order to better inform visitors prior to their arrival.
- Ensured visitors had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
Communication/Public Relations Supervisor
Vietnam Airlines
Tokyo, Japan
11.2000 - 05.2006
- Public Relation & Communications responsibilities for Vietnam Airlines and Socialist Republic of Vietnam focused on marketing of Vietnam as an " Adventure destination" for Japanese Travelers.
- Responsible for all marketing and communications including creating annual marketing plan, budget management, organize and manage events held by the Vietnamese Government and VN, advertisement and promotions for Media.
- Arrangements for visitors and VIPs during their stay in Japan including their recreational travel arrangement, reception events and introductions to Japanese Government Officials.
Front Desk, Secretary to Reservation Manager
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Tokyo, Japan
05.2000 - 10.2000
- Reservation activities of 1,700 rooms for individual and group booking .
- Interpretation activities and concierge activities at Front Desk.
- Assistant activities to reservation manager such as documentation for revenue control.
Event/Convention Staff, Registered Tour Conductor
PTC Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Responsible for making both clerical and on-site arrangements for international conferences and sporting events held in Japan. Event includes; Grand Prix Final Speed Skating Championships, World Athletics Championships, ICRS International Congress.
- Tour Conductor activities both in Japan and overseas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science - Social Sciences, International Relationship
Toyo Eiwa University
Japan03-1994
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Tourism Development
- Vendor Partnerships and relationship building
- Strategic Planning and Business Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Group Oversight
- Navigational skills
- Proficient in Vietnamese
Languages
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited
Timeline
Japanese Tour Guide
IMP Tours
02.2023 - Current
Communication/Public Relations Supervisor
Vietnam Airlines
11.2000 - 05.2006
Front Desk, Secretary to Reservation Manager
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
05.2000 - 10.2000
Event/Convention Staff, Registered Tour Conductor
PTC Co., Ltd.
01.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science - Social Sciences, International Relationship
Toyo Eiwa University