Open To Work
Mary Beth Thomson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished professional skilled in logistics coordination and financial oversight, ensuring seamless execution of educational programs. Proven ability to handle complex scheduling, high-value transactions, and build lasting client relationships, driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Trip Coordinator & Client Relations Manager
See America Tours (Owned/Operated by Scott York)
St. Augustine, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and customized 100+ full-day educational field trips annually for 4th-grade classes from Central Florida to historic St. Augustine, partnering with teachers, administrators, and venues to align itineraries with curriculum standards, group sizes, schedules, and learning objectives.
- Managed end-to-end logistics for school groups, including venue bookings, transportation arrangements, lesson plan integration, and on-site support to ensure seamless, engaging, and educationally impactful experiences.
- Processed invoicing, payments, and financial follow-up for tour bookings, maintaining accurate records and swiftly resolving billing issues.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships through regular follow-up with teachers and schools, leading to high rebooking rates and increased repeat business.
- Collaborated with owner Scott York on growth initiatives, developing outreach plans, marketing ideas, and package refinements to expand educational tourism client base.
- Acted as primary educator contact, delivering responsive communication, tailored recommendations, and proactive problem-solving to maximize satisfaction and encourage annual re-engagements.
Personal Assistant & Household Manager
(Private Employer)
Fleming Island, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Managed principal's email inbox, processing 75+ emails daily: reviewed correspondence, drafted responses, prioritized urgent items, and ensured timely follow-through.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and commitments; followed up with principal daily to confirm details and prepare materials.
- Oversaw comprehensive personal financial operations, including bill payments, budgeting, vendor coordination, and timely resolution of all financial obligations.
- Managed maintenance, registration, licensing, and servicing for a fleet of vehicles and watercraft to ensure full compliance and operational readiness.
- Handled high-value cash and asset transactions (exceeding $250,000 in cash and over $1M in equivalents), enforcing strict accountability, reconciliation, and security protocols.
- Supervised private gaming operations, verifying loan disbursements, tracking records, and maintaining accurate accounting to uphold integrity and reduce discrepancies.
- Coordinated international visa processes for principal's partner, preparing documents, liaising with attorneys, and following up on applications to ensure successful outcomes.
- Directed full lifecycle of a principal-owned café—from setup and launch to strategic closure—detecting internal theft through bookkeeper collaboration, implementing fixes, negotiating lease exit to minimize penalties, and overseeing dissolution.
- Managed ongoing IRS negotiations and tax proceedings, organizing documentation, coordinating with professionals, and maintaining compliance under intense pressure.
- Facilitated asset acquisitions (vehicles, jet skis, corporate accounts) and home setup upon purchase; provided travel logistics support, lost item recovery, and rapid issue resolution.
- Anticipated and addressed daily operational needs in a high-pressure environment, proactively resolving challenges to sustain principal's productivity and lifestyle.
Education
Full Specialist - Nail And Skincare
Cindy Lee' Facial And Nail Institue
Daytona Beach01-2005
Skills
- Event coordination, planning and management
- Logistics Coordination and planning
- Trip planning and itinerary development expertise
- Client relationship engagement, management and retention
- Professional and Vendor Coordination
- Strategic Planning and collaboration
- Executive Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Requirements gathering
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Full Specialist for Skin and Nail Care
- Certified Notary - State of Florida
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Field Trip Coordinator & Client Relations Manager
See America Tours (Owned/Operated by Scott York)
01.2022 - Current
Personal Assistant & Household Manager
(Private Employer)
06.2019 - Current
Full Specialist - Nail And Skincare
Cindy Lee' Facial And Nail Institue