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Work History
Education
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Professional Development
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Andrea G da Rosa

1504 Garrison Pl.,San Diego, CA
Andrea G da Rosa

Summary

Strategic, engaged, and results-driven board member with over 15 years of driving organizational adaptation, evolution, and long-term success. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Strong skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.


This commitment extends beyond professional responsibilities and is visible in advocacy for the community, with particular focus on child welfare, women, and historical preservation of the community.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Oceans Unlimited

Vice President
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • (4 years 2 months) A domestic corporation established in Nevada on Tuesday, September 26, 1978, focused on the tuna fishing industry.
  • Clarified roles, responsibilities, and expectations of staff.
  • Established and directed successful management collaboration with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.

Nostres, LLC

Managing Member
05.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Work with Executive Committee to set organizational strategies and goals
  • Communicate & collaborate with stakeholders
  • Review financial activity, including accounting tasks, budgets, financial statements, and reports, and assess how to diversify. Since the beginning, our holdings have increased sevenfold, and we have diversified.
  • Assess the organization and transform it as appropriate.

Balboa Travel, Inc

Partner & Board Member
03.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic plans to drive growth, profitability, and long-term success.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility as a community advocate to improve community relations and promote sustainable business practices
  • Improved overall company performance through proactive engagement in executive decision-making processes through challenging times: 9/11, Covid, etc. > maintaining and improving the company's national standing as documented in industrial publications.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation, streamlining processes, and implementing cost-saving measures.

Balboa Travel, Inc

Account Manager and Press Liaison
07.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Analyzed market trends: Understanding market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats.
  • Understood client needs and provided solutions
  • Coordinated with internal teams to deliver services and customized solutions.
  • Monitored account performance and addressed any issues that might arise. Enhanced customer experience while driving business growth
  • Had one of the highest client retention rates within the company by providing exceptional customer service, anticipating client needs, and overseeing strategic partnerships.
  • Directed, developed and executed marketing communications and oversaw go-to-market strategies.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts (industries, sizes, policies, etc.)

Balboa Travel

Director of Marketing & Press Communications
07.2015 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Led and managed the marketing team, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
  • Market Research: Analyzing market trends and consumer behavior to inform marketing decisions.
  • Performance Metrics: Evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • A deep understanding of market dynamics developed and oversaw strategic partnerships
  • Established & maintained effective relationships with key reporters/editors from travel and other media
  • Enhanced internal controls by reviewing policies, creating processes, increasing efficiencies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Motivated leader and team player with the ability to work on my own, offering a professional and positive approach.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

Balboa Travel, Inc

Director of Vacations Sales & Marketing
03.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, empowering employees to voice their ideas, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw strategy and implementation for the leisure division/vacation travel: versed in go-to-market strategy, product messaging, strategic partner development, and analysis.
  • Established fees and increased use of CRM tool > increased bottom line and improved efficiencies, service, and productivity.

Balboa Travel Vacations

Travel Advisor
07.2009 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Utilized my passion for other cultures and experiences and researched cruises, airfare options and siteseeing options to best meet client expectations which ultimately led to an expanded client base.
  • Managed complex travel arrangements for high-profile clients, ensuring a seamless experience.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized elements, travel recommendations and itineraries.

Balboa Travel

Vacations Sales and Marketing Manager
02.2006 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving revenue growth across multiple individual and organizational channels.
  • Developed select relationships > strategic and tactical events, materials and develop a measure for mutual ROI.
  • Acted as the primary contact, manager and negotiator for companies leisure consortium affiliation and implemented change.
  • Instructed corporate staff on cross-selling techniques and implemented fees to increase revenues by 10%.

Balboa Travel

Strategic Solutions Manager
10.1996 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • worked with Large institutions, Fortune 500 Companies and others and maintained strong relationships with key clients through regular communication and exceptional service delivery.
  • Championed the adoption of industry best practices within the organization, elevating overall performance standards.
  • Regularly reviewed project outcomes against initial objectives to ensure alignment with client expectations and deliver consistent results.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.

Education

Harvard Business School Club of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Management Development Program from Business Management
2015

University Overview

San Diego leaders can discuss and suggest solutions to actual problems that organizations face in a variety of domains, such as marketing, strategy, operations, leadership, finance, and ethics, through the Management Development Program's case-method-based curriculum.

San Diego State University-California State University
San Diego, CA

MA (ABT) from Sociology, Sociology of Work
1996

University Overview

  • Member of Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the Sociology Honor Society, founded in 1920 at the University of Southern California. It aims to promote scholarship and excellence in sociology and social problems. Sociology majors normally need to be junior standing or higher and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher in order to be eligible for membership.
  • Headed the Annual Sociological Conference: worked with a hand-selected team to determine the theme and find funding, speakers, a location, and food/beverages.
  • As a Teaching Associate, I helped professors with their more complex classes, taught several of my own Sociology 101 classes, tutored, etc.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

BA from Sociology and in Humanities
1992

University Overview

  • Member of Delta Zeta Sorority
  • Elected to [Elected Position] for Delta Zeta in 1991

Skills

  • Strategic visioning/planning
  • Brand strategy development
  • Project development & management
  • Stakeholder engagement: Relationship building & partnership development
  • Strong Interpersonal skills

  • Executive support
  • Public speaking talent
  • Performance analysis
  • Results-driven
  • Innovation fostering

Timeline

Account Manager and Press Liaison

Balboa Travel, Inc
07.2018 - 01.2019

Vice President

Oceans Unlimited
01.2017 - Current

Director of Marketing & Press Communications

Balboa Travel
07.2015 - 01.2019

Director of Vacations Sales & Marketing

Balboa Travel, Inc
03.2014 - 07.2015

Managing Member

Nostres, LLC
05.2013 - Current

Partner & Board Member

Balboa Travel, Inc
03.2011 - Current

Travel Advisor

Balboa Travel Vacations
07.2009 - 06.2011

Vacations Sales and Marketing Manager

Balboa Travel
02.2006 - 06.2010

Strategic Solutions Manager

Balboa Travel
10.1996 - 07.2009

Harvard Business School Club of San Diego

Management Development Program from Business Management

San Diego State University-California State University

MA (ABT) from Sociology, Sociology of Work

University of Oregon

BA from Sociology and in Humanities

Professional Development

Supporting Mental Health in People Living with Aphasia - 2022 (CEU)
Understanding the Aging
Swallow: Physiology to Intervention - 2022 (CEU)
Selecting Robust Vocabulary for AAC - Tobii Dynavox 2022 (CEU)
Getting Started with Core Vocabulary - Tobii Dynavox 2022 (CEU)