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Mary Jane  Ulrich-Perrone
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Mary Jane Ulrich-Perrone

Mackinaw City,MI

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Work Type

Part TimeGig WorkSeasonal WorkContract Work

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On-Site
Location: Mackinaw City, MI, USMackinaw City, MI
Open to relocation: No

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Walking Tour Guide on Mackinac Island, Michigan

Great Lakes Shore Excursions
Mackinac Island, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
  • Guided Great Lakes Shore Excursions guests through ports, landmarks, and local attractions.
  • Delivered clear tour commentary on history, culture, and regional highlights.
  • Coordinated guest boarding, departures, and return timing with excursion staff.
  • Explained exhibits using clear, friendly language and local knowledge.
  • Led guests through attractions, sharing site rules and route details.
  • Answered guest questions and provided accurate information about exhibits.
  • Managed group movement and maintained orderly visitor flow throughout routes.
  • Assisted visitors with directions and general information about the area.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with necessary safety instructions.
  • Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.
  • Educated and shared natural, geological and cultural history through story-telling.

Walking Tour Guide and Motorcoach Touch Guide

Straits Area Step On Guide Service
Mackinaw City, MI
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Guided motorcoach groups through regional attractions for Straits Area Step On Guide Service.
  • Delivered clear commentary on local history, landmarks, and points of interest.
  • Escorted guests between destinations using planned tour routes and schedules.

Guest Service Representative

Mackinac State Historic Parks
Mackinaw City, MI
05.2016 - 10.2022
  • Greeted visitors with historic park information and friendly service.
  • Answered visitor questions about sites, tours, and park rules.
  • I became knowledgeable about the history of Colonial Michilimackinac Living History and the demonstrations and attractions for our guests. I explained more information to make a more enjoyable visiting experience to our guests. I offered to photograph our guests with their visiting dogs, cats and birds.

I became knowledgeable about the history of Colonial Michilimackinac Living History and the demonstrations and attractions for our guests. I explained additional information to make a more enjoyable visiting experience for our guests. I offered to photograph our guests with their visiting dogs, cats and birds.

I was responsible for counting the cash drawer at the beginning and end of my shift and balance the cash drawResponsible for creating store displays of the merchandise to attract the guests' eye.eye. Initiated conversations with the guests to encourage them and I used my professional verbal sales skills which increased store sales.

Motorcoach Step-On-Guide

Petoskey Area Tours
Petoskey, Michigan
05.2009 - 10.2013
  • Led sightseeing tours for Petoskey Area guests through local landmarks and scenic routes.
  • Explained area history, attractions, and safety guidelines to diverse tour groups.
  • Developed and delivered narration for my tours with enthusiasm.

Coordinated guest boarding, timing, and route changes with tour operations staff.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, Michigan
09.1997 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Tour narration
  • Route planning
  • Public speaking
  • Guest coordination
  • Customer service
  • Destination knowledge
  • Safety briefing
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Special needs clients
  • Research
  • Locale research
  • Regional history
  • Geography
  • Weather preparedness
  • Licensed driver in [state]
  • Clean driving record
  • Handling payments
  • Payment collection
  • Sales
  • Active listening
  • Body language reading
  • Humor and wit
  • Client inquiries
  • Art appreciation
  • Memory retention
  • Historical research
  • Weather preparedness
  • Proficient in English

Accomplishments

  • Toastmaster’s International
  • Competent Communicator Certificate

Timeline

Walking Tour Guide on Mackinac Island, Michigan

Great Lakes Shore Excursions
05.2025 - Current

Walking Tour Guide and Motorcoach Touch Guide

Straits Area Step On Guide Service
05.2024 - 10.2024

Guest Service Representative

Mackinac State Historic Parks
05.2016 - 10.2022

Motorcoach Step-On-Guide

Petoskey Area Tours
05.2009 - 10.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

North Central Michigan College
09.1997 - 05.2001
Mary Jane Ulrich-Perrone