Charles Locklin
Hemet,CA
Summary
Independent Travel Agent offering more than 15 years of industry experience. Terrific communicator with base of wealthy, loyal clientele. Consistently delivers best client experiences resulting in repeat business and market expansion.
Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Consultant
Self-employed (Part Time)
09.2018 - Current
- Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
VP of Sales and Business Development
ATG Electronics
11.2008 - 05.2023
- Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition.
- Continually evaluated marketplace trends and oversaw gathering of competitive intelligence within markets and across service lines.
- Supervised proposal development in response to RFPs within LED Lighting market.
- Created strategic service roadmaps for new initiatives.
- Managed Trade Shows
Director of Health and Safety
Fullmer Construction
02.2003 - 09.2008
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing targeted action plans.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent work-related injuries, contributing to a significant reduction in workers'' compensation claims.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
- Managed safety equipment inventory, ensuring that all staff had access to necessary protective gear and tools for performing their duties safely.
Vice President of Business Development
TPE Enviromenital
07.1995 - 01.2004
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, securing long-term commitments and favorable terms for the company.
- Removed Underground Storage Tanks and soil remediation following the Title 42
- Investigated waste treatment and site remediation under direction of engineering staff and scientists and helped develop environmental remediation devices.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams during the implementation of large-scale environmental remediation projects successfully completed within budget constraints.
- Conducted feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.
- Conducted regular training sessions for team members on current industry trends and emerging technologies in the field of environmental remediation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
El Dorado Business Collage
06.1978
High School Diploma -
Rancho Alamitos High School
06.1973
Skills
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel Accommodations
- Cruise Bookings
- Group Travel
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Staff training
- Management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Customer relationship management
- Workforce management
Certification
- CTC - Certified Travel Counselor
- Certified Carnival Specialist
- Certified Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist
- Certified Princess Cruise Line Specialist
- Certified Cunard Cruise Specialist
- Certified Virgin Cruse Specialist
- Certified Disney Specialist
- Certified Viking Cruise Specialist
Timeline
Travel Consultant
Self-employed (Part Time)
09.2018 - Current
VP of Sales and Business Development
ATG Electronics
11.2008 - 05.2023
Director of Health and Safety
Fullmer Construction
02.2003 - 09.2008
Vice President of Business Development
TPE Enviromenital
07.1995 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Rancho Alamitos High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
El Dorado Business Collage
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