Amanda Ford
Lexington,KY
Summary
Travel Advisor with expertise in itinerary design and client communication at Curated Compass Journeys. Proven track record in enhancing advisor training and streamlining logistics. Skilled in relationship building and delivering exceptional service, leading to memorable travel experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Advisor
Curated Compass Journeys (Fora Travel)
01.2023 - Current
- Design Africa itineraries and explain routing, seasonality, air, and camp trade-offs clearly to clients and advisors.
- Asilia familiarity: guest stay and recent Tanzania FAM; personal booking experience; current on locations, guiding approach, conservation/community impact, and logistics.
- Provide peer support to Fora advisors with fit checks, sample routes, FAQs, and concise talk tracks during trip design.
- Produce short briefs and checklists from site visits and trainings to streamline decisions for advisors and clients.
- Create clear client-facing and advisor-facing content that accurately positions product value and experience.
Director of PR, Marketing & Sales
Bluegrass Regional Imaging
01.2015 - Current
- Lead relationship-based outreach to physician practices and community partners; manage a regular cadence of education and follow-ups.
- Plan and deliver trainings, webinars, and large education events; handle invitations, collateral, day-of execution, and post-event communication.
- Develop patient- and partner-friendly materials; present complex information in accessible language.
- Coordinate with leadership, operations, and clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate messaging and close feedback loops.
Marketing Consultant
Lexington Podiatry
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Built referral-network outreach; organized community events and provider education.
- Produced patient-friendly content and on-brand materials supporting growth and retention.
Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital & Lexington Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Delivered patient-facing imaging services; supported physicians in the OR.
- Maintained precise communication, discretion, and consistent follow-through in fast-paced clinical settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Saint Joseph Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Lexington05-2006
Skills
- Agent and trade relationships
- Itinerary design
- Client communication
- Logistics coordination
- Digital content creation
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Travel industry experience
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Administrative tasks
- Client relations
- Advisor training and enablement
- Territory planning
- Africa routing and seasonality
- FAM planning and debriefs
- Webinars and training sessions
- Sales enablement materials
- Route briefs
- Event coordination
Affiliations
- Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
- Association for the Promotion of Tourism in Africa (APTA)
- Africa Tourism Association (ATA)
- American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
- Women Travel Leaders (WTL)
Certification
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT(R), Active and in good standing
References
- Lee Newell, lee.newell@fora.travel
- Amy Czarnecki, amy@asiliaafrica.com
- Dr. David Westerfield, MD, 859-619-2149, docdw@aol.com
- Dr. Nicole Freels, DPM, 859-967-7168, drfreels@lexpodiatry.com
- Dr. Igor Voskrensensky, MD, 615-484-1120
- Kimberly Chaote, 212-960-8150, kimmykchaote@gmail.com
Selected Relevance To An Agent Relationship Role
- Advisor enablement: distill complex route choices into brief trainings and one-pagers that are practical to use.
- Territory execution: maintain respectful outreach, disciplined notes, and timely follow-ups in CRM.
- Brand fluency: communicate Asilia's conservation and community focus and articulate the value of guiding, locations, and operating standards in plain terms.
- Relationship focus: responsive, discreet, and reliable-trusted by partners and advisors.
Timeline
Travel Advisor
Curated Compass Journeys (Fora Travel)
01.2023 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Lexington Podiatry
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director of PR, Marketing & Sales
Bluegrass Regional Imaging
01.2015 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital & Lexington Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Saint Joseph Hospital School of Radiologic Technology