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Missy Grohne

New York,NY
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Missy Grohne

Summary

Influential and enthusiastic tour guide with with many years of experience and a passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences for small to large groups of people. Loves to learn about new areas to then impart the knowledge to guests with excellent public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.

Overview

40

Years of professional experience

Work History

Dr. Eric Mandel and Dr. Mark Fromer

Laser Coordinator
10.2001 - 05.2025

Job overview

Advised potential patients for Laser Vision Correction as well as doing their technical workups.

Tauck World Discovery

Tour Escort
10.1985 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Educated tourists about local customs, traditions, and etiquette in order to foster respectful interactions with host communities.
  • Conducted thorough research on destinations to provide accurate information and share interesting stories with guests.
  • Maximized time spent at each destination while maintaining a comfortable pace by skillfully navigating through attractions, events, and schedules.
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and local businesses, securing special deals for tour participants.
  • Managed group dynamics effectively to ensure a harmonious atmosphere among all tour members.
  • Maintained a high standard of professionalism in appearance, behavior, and punctuality to uphold the reputation of the tour company.
  • Organized social activities such as group dinners or cultural performances to create opportunities for networking among tourists during their trip.
  • Promoted responsible tourism practices among guests by educating them on environmental conservation and supporting local businesses during the tour.
  • Provided timely updates to the office regarding any changes or issues during the tour for efficient problem-solving support from headquarters.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues or concerns that arose during the tours.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Guided groups of up to 44 people on scheduled tours.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
  • Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
  • Assisted tour members with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
  • Promoted repeat business through exceptional customer service, resulting in increased bookings for future tours.

Education

Millikin University
Decatur, Il

Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05-1980

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Graduate American Tour Management Institute

Skills

  • Accurate navigation skills
  • Comprehensive travel organization
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Team leadership
  • Tour presentation skills
  • Environmental conservation
  • Client interaction
  • Employee training
  • Confident speaking abilities

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off401k match

Interests

Hiking, anything in nature, adventures of all kinds, interacting with people, laughter

Timeline

Laser Coordinator

Dr. Eric Mandel and Dr. Mark Fromer
10.2001 - 05.2025

Tour Escort

Tauck World Discovery
10.1985 - 09.2012

Millikin University

Bachelor of Arts from Communications
Missy Grohne