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Marcus A. Regenberg

Groveland

Summary

After more than 30 years of delivering five-star customer service within the travel and tourism industry, I have developed a keen understanding of what it takes to not just meet but exceed customer expectations. I am excited to explore opportunities with your esteemed organization, as I believe my diverse experiences can contribute significantly to enhancing sales and service offerings. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients and customers in various capacities—in hotels, on cruise ships, or at travel agencies, both in the United States and Germany. Most recently, I was responsible for expanding a leading European CRM to the US market. This exposure has equipped me with a unique international perspective that I believe is invaluable for an organization like yours, which aims to meet the varied needs of its customers. I am passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences and leveraging my service-first mindset to drive results. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background and skills can align with your company’s vision and objectives. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity of contributing to your team and helping elevate your customer service standards to new heights.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contract Agent

InStyle Travel by Marcus
03.2015 - Current
  • Consulting with discerning clients for ultra luxury travel around the world. Powered by Virtuoso and Cruises-N-More.

Vice President Americas

dailypoint CDM/CRM Solutions
Munich
07.2020 - 10.2025
  • Promoted 02/2023 after capturing new business in the USA. Managed set-up and account management services of new USA hotels to ensure a successful transition of new clients. As a result, I was featured in magazine press releases Hotel Tech Report and Hospitality Upgrade for expanding the footprint of dailypoint to North America and establishing an international portfolio of clients. Trained new hires. Responsible for gaining further Partner companies to our Market Place and working closely with all departments of the company for strategic company growth including marketing strategies.
  • Business Development – Americas
  • Promoted 01/2022 to expand dailypoint services to new hoteliers in North and South America. Business development duties included cold-calling hotels to make contact with decision makers on the benefits of the dailypoint services and scheduling subsequent sales meetings. Hosted sales presentations and answered technical/contractual/service questions prior to contract signing. Organized attendance, participation, and booth setup for networking opportunities at International IT Conventions.

Luxury Travel Consultant

Timo’s Flight & Sea Voyages
Augsburg
01.2013 - 03.2021
  • Managed all aspects of sales and ticketing process for individual and groups clients for the agency with $900,000 in annual revenue.
  • Coordinated office management and marketing, increasing sales by 25 percent.
  • Consulting luxury travel for Hotels, Cruises, Planes and Trains worldwide.
  • Advised customers 2 times a year for several weeks on location, otherwise via phone and email from the USA.

Front Office Manager on Duty

Hampton by Hilton Village of Providence
Huntsville
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Performed reception duties of check-in/check-out, Concierge, customer service, payments and reservations.
  • Coordinated daily operations with lounge attendants, housekeeping, marketing and sales.
  • Management quickly noticed my natural ability to multi-task and the entire hotel was left in my care during shifts.

Touristic Manager

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Hamburg
02.2010 - 08.2010
  • Managed international shore excursions for head office of luxury cruise brand.
  • Managed shore excursion experiences for guests aboard MS Europa 1, one of the highest-rated cruise ships in the world.

Guest Relations Manager

Holland America Line
Seattle
03.2005 - 07.2005
  • Managed the guest relations desk and several desk attendants on MS Ryndam.
  • Served as a member of the leadership team along with chief purser, hotel director, chief engineer, captain and other department heads.
  • Responsible for training staff.
  • Oversaw the concierge lounge and concierge.
  • Coordinated guest entertainers and contractors.

Guest Relations Manager

Celebrity Cruises
Miami
08.2004 - 01.2005
  • Responded to guest service requests, special needs and other guest needs on MV Mercury.
  • Assisted guests at front desk and via phone.
  • Updated and maintained daily log and port information guide.

Assistant to the Purser Manifest

Cunard Line
Miami
10.2003 - 12.2003
  • Served as member of start-up team for Cunard’s largest Ship, Queen Mary II.
  • Assisted in setting up the ship’s purser’s department and reception areas.
  • Responsible for check-in and port authority paperwork and clearance.
  • Trained night Hotel Manager.

Concierge

Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami
04.2001 - 05.2003
  • Served the needs of VIP clientele on Norwegian Majesty, Norwegian Sea, Norwegian Wind, Norwegian Dream and Norwegian Sun.
  • Worked in close collaboration with front office, purser staff, hotel director and captain.
  • Oversaw the organization of parties and other guest events.
  • Trained new crew for the positions of concierge and receptionist.

Sales, Marketing & Reservation Manager

Design Hotels Inc.
Augsburg
01.1997 - 04.2001
  • Organized individual and group tours ranging from cruises and sightseeing tours to flights and hotels.
  • Organized and hosted international conventions, including ITB Berlin and other travel trade shows.
  • Prepared and hosted international sales calls in Europe and the United States.
  • Trained new hires.

Travel Agent

Travel Overland
Munich
05.1996 - 11.1996
  • Arranged travel packages and itineraries for clients.

Long-Haul Flight Attendant

Lufthansa
Frankfurt
07.1995 - 03.1996
  • Served as a seasonal flight attendant on Airbus Fleet A340, A300 and A310.
  • Trained and served in all classes of aircraft, but specialized in Lufthansa Senator Service, Japan Service and other VIP services.

Apprentice and Trainee

Royal Travel Augsburg & Atlas Travel
Cologne
08.1991 - 09.1993
  • Trained in accounting, management, customer service and computer systems.
  • Trained in all the different travel whole sellers.

Education

Reiseverkehrskaufmann - Travel Agent & Hotel Management

Berufsfachschule Munich (Travel and Hospitality Academy)
Munich, Germany
07.1993

Mittlere Reife - High School Diploma+

Realschule Neusaess
Neusaess, Germany
07.1991

Skills

  • Travel and hotel software proficiency
  • Reservation and ticketing systems
  • Safety and crisis management
  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Business development
  • Account management
  • Luxury travel consulting
  • Strategic marketing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market research
  • Sales negotiation
  • Networking skills
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Proposal writing
  • Relationship building
  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • Customer prospecting

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President Americas

dailypoint CDM/CRM Solutions
07.2020 - 10.2025

Front Office Manager on Duty

Hampton by Hilton Village of Providence
01.2018 - 09.2018

Independent Contract Agent

InStyle Travel by Marcus
03.2015 - Current

Luxury Travel Consultant

Timo’s Flight & Sea Voyages
01.2013 - 03.2021

Touristic Manager

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
02.2010 - 08.2010

Guest Relations Manager

Holland America Line
03.2005 - 07.2005

Guest Relations Manager

Celebrity Cruises
08.2004 - 01.2005

Assistant to the Purser Manifest

Cunard Line
10.2003 - 12.2003

Concierge

Norwegian Cruise Line
04.2001 - 05.2003

Sales, Marketing & Reservation Manager

Design Hotels Inc.
01.1997 - 04.2001

Travel Agent

Travel Overland
05.1996 - 11.1996

Long-Haul Flight Attendant

Lufthansa
07.1995 - 03.1996

Apprentice and Trainee

Royal Travel Augsburg & Atlas Travel
08.1991 - 09.1993

Reiseverkehrskaufmann - Travel Agent & Hotel Management

Berufsfachschule Munich (Travel and Hospitality Academy)

Mittlere Reife - High School Diploma+

Realschule Neusaess
Marcus A. Regenberg