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Overview
Work History
Education
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CULTURAL & TRAVEL BACKGROUND
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Joshua Burger

Joshua Burger

Temple

Summary

Dynamic sales and hospitality professional with extensive global experience and a diverse skill set developed through leadership in the music industry, U.S. Army service, and international travel. A unique combination of sales acumen, client service expertise, logistics planning, and cultural advising enhances the ability to create exceptional travel experiences that prioritize comfort and satisfaction. Lived in Abu Dhabi, South Korea, and the U.S., along with extensive travel across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, provides firsthand knowledge of both luxury and adventure, informing a tailored approach to client guidance. Thriving in high-pressure environments and adapting swiftly to change fosters a leadership style that empowers clients to make transformative decisions for their journeys.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist Manager, Consultant & Event Support

Independent Management
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed artists from development to national stages, including an NBA halftime show and SXSW.
  • Consulted with management firms (NQA Management, Skyline Studios) on branding, partnerships, and growth strategy.
  • Directed creative identity and stage presentation, blending market demands with artist's vision.
  • Coordinated international travel and logistics for shows, including transportation, accommodations, and scheduling.
  • Secured sponsorships for large-scale events through Shwasty’s Paragon, supporting hospitality and guest experience.
  • Assisted Tab Management (Nashville) and Private Hip-Hop HQ with artist travel, event support, and on-site hospitality.
  • Oversaw a creative collective in Austin, structuring artist onboarding systems and partnerships.
  • Key Transferable Skills: Relationship management, sales outreach, travel logistics, event hospitality, sponsorship negotiation, and cultural sensitivity — all directly applicable to client-facing travel consulting.

Sales and Service Associate

24 Hour Fitness
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Sold memberships by creating life-changing experiences through conversation and trust
  • Retained clients by anticipating needs, resolving concerns, and delivering consistent service
  • Designed and packaged options that colleagues could also sell, multiplying sales effectiveness
  • Known as the friendliest face in the gym, strengthening community culture through rapport

Air Defense Battle Management System Operator (14G)

U.S. Army
09.2020 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated convoys and travel planning for senior leadership in Korea.
  • Served as sole Battery Command Post operator during joint-force defense exercises.
  • Trained and mentored 20+ soldiers, impacting their professional development.
  • Managed logistics and communication across multicultural U.S.–Korean operations.
  • Honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist (E-4).
  • Key Transferable Skills: Leadership, planning, cultural fluency, precision under pressure, and operational logistics.

Education

Music Industry, Entrepreneurship, Applied Production

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

General Studies: Psychology, Sociology, Business

Red Rocks Community College
Arvada, CO
08.2025

High School Diploma -

Ralston Valley High School
Arvada, CO
05-2018

IB Program -

American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS)
05-2017

GCSEs -

The British School Al-Khubairat (BSAK)
05-2016

Skills

  • Travel Planning & International Logistics
  • Sales, Upselling & Client Retention
  • Sponsorship Outreach & Partnership Development
  • Customer Service & Guest Relations
  • Cultural Fluency & Global Networking
  • Event & Production Management
  • Artist Development & Creative Direction
  • Military Leadership & Operational Planning
  • Travel research
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced itinerary planning
  • Global travel experience
  • Administrative tasks

CULTURAL & TRAVEL BACKGROUND

  • Planned and coordinated trips for family and peers to destinations such as UAE, Turkey, Oman, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, England, and Scotland.
  • Experienced navigating complex train and transit systems in Korea, Italy, Hungary, and the UK, including using digital travel platforms.
  • Grew up surrounded by luxury in Abu Dhabi (Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan) while also experiencing the hardships of military living conditions — giving me rare perspective on what defines true comfort vs. superficial comfort.
  • Maintain a vast global network of friends and professional contacts who provide insight and on-the-ground knowledge for travel recommendations.
  • Passion for exploring adventure, natural beauty, history, and modern cultural hubs, which informs the recommendations I provide.

Timeline

Sales and Service Associate

24 Hour Fitness
10.2024 - 08.2025

Artist Manager, Consultant & Event Support

Independent Management
02.2022 - Current

Air Defense Battle Management System Operator (14G)

U.S. Army
09.2020 - 04.2024

General Studies: Psychology, Sociology, Business

Red Rocks Community College

Music Industry, Entrepreneurship, Applied Production

Central Texas College

High School Diploma -

Ralston Valley High School

IB Program -

American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS)

GCSEs -

The British School Al-Khubairat (BSAK)