Resume For Geography Major

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging entry-level position in convention/function planning where related education and experience will be utilized.

EDUCATION
TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
B.S. Degree in Geography, 1994. Concentration: Travel and Tourism. Dean’s list seven semesters.
Course work included: Comprehensive Travel, Travel Management and Planning, Tourism Development, Retail Travel, Tourism Development, Domestic and International Geography.

SUMMARY
Completed special tourism development project (The New Orleans Facility Report); produced a guide to area function facilities and developed facility marketing strategies.

Hands-on travel marketing and development experience.

Experienced in itinerary preparation, proper usage of Official Airline Guide, Hotel Indexes and Thomas Cook Timetables, and international and domestic manual ticketing.

Ability in map reading, accounting, reservations and administration.

Experience in the food and beverage industry.



EXPERIENCE
Fall 93

THE NEW ORLEANS VISITORS CENTER Intern

Researched and compiled information for directories which included Calendar of Events, Catalog of Historic Sites, and Music Festival Director)’.

Represented Massachusetts Division of Tourism at the World Trade Center Travel Show; answered questions and provided tourist information on New Orleans cultural events, places of interest and sightseeing.

Assisted in marketing effort to promote New Orleans; contacted tour planners nationwide.

Provided tourist information at the New Orleans Visitors Center.

Completed special project involving compilation and analysis of data on all Mardi Gras visitors; Analyzed market potential for industry expansion and provided detailed reports regarding benefits to affected industries.

1992-93

PALMETTO AUTO. New Orleans, LA Receptionist

Performed a variety of administration support functions.

Interacted with customers; extensive telephone communication.

Server 1991-92

CANDLEBERRY COURT, New Orleans, LA

Server 1990-91

THE TEAKWOOD INN, New Orleans, LA