Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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ROB MCKEE

ROB MCKEE

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic Entertainment Travel Counselor with 25+ years of expertise in delivering exceptional travel services for VIPs, entertainment, C-Suite and conventions. Proven ability to manage intricate travel logistics, ensuring seamless experiences for high-profile clients across various global destinations. Skilled in private jet logistics, budget management, and VIP service, consistently exceeding expectations in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and resourceful, dedicated to enhancing travel experiences through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Counselor

AMEX GBT/Ovation
Long Beach, CA
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed travel logistics for C-suite executives, ensuring seamless operations and scheduling.
  • Developed and enforced policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Consulted with and trained executive assistants on best practices.
  • Revitalized a struggling account, improving customer service metrics and project completion rates.
  • Collaborated with a dedicated team to complete project components ahead of schedule.

Travel Contractor, Co-Owner

Arts and Culture
Rome, Italy
01.2010 - Current
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Leveraged Expedia relationships to secure competitive pricing and package offerings.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure seamless business functionality.
  • Coordinated vendor relationships to secure quality supplies and favorable terms.

Entertainment Travel Counselor III/Floater

CWT Paramount Pictures Global Travel Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Spearheads VIP entertainment for Paramount, CBS News, CBS Sports, MTV, BET, Publicity, EMEA, Awards and Nickelodeon all including crew, executive, producers, directors and talent travel arrangements.
  • Worked with productions such as Gladiator 2, Marley, Apartment 101 and Mission Impossible with crew, talent and production members, spouses/children, with highly detailed transportation needs with constant changing needs and requests.
  • Calculates costs and ensures the budget is within guidelines and enforces policy.
  • Partnered with international hotel owners in remote areas, including Africa and Middle East, coordinated all logistics with locals.

Cruise Group Air Specialist/VIP Desk

Viking Cruises/Balboa Travel
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple corporate and social events.
  • Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.

Conventions and Travel Agent

Cadence Travel
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring smooth operations and attendee satisfaction.

Operations and Entertainment Travel

Corniche Travel
West Hollywood, United States
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Directed travel logistics for Golden Globes, Hollywood Foreign Press, and RuPaul's Drag Race.
  • Coordinated charter of up to 767, car rentals at private airports, and special requests.
  • Collaborated with hotel staff to fulfill special amenities for client stays.
  • Managed domestic and international travel operations during normal conditions and emergencies.

Entertainment Specialist

ALTOUR
Las Vegas, United States
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw logistics operations for Cirque du Soleil and additional live entertainment events.

Education

Data Analytics

Calbright
03-2026

AI Fundamentals

Coursiv
Los Angeles, CA
10.2025

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
05-1999

Skills

  • Training and development
  • Logistics management
  • Event coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Travel planning

Affiliations

  • Board member on two charities

Accomplishments

Develops activities for outdoors and athletic groups, volunteers at events to promote these groups

Certification

  • CMA
  • Real Estate Liscense

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Specialized Counselor

AMEX GBT/Ovation
10.2024 - Current

Entertainment Travel Counselor III/Floater

CWT Paramount Pictures Global Travel Services
08.2022 - 01.2024

Cruise Group Air Specialist/VIP Desk

Viking Cruises/Balboa Travel
08.2020 - 08.2021

Conventions and Travel Agent

Cadence Travel
01.2020 - 09.2020

Operations and Entertainment Travel

Corniche Travel
01.2018 - 01.2020

Entertainment Specialist

ALTOUR
03.2016 - 03.2017

Travel Contractor, Co-Owner

Arts and Culture
01.2010 - Current

Data Analytics

Calbright

AI Fundamentals

Coursiv

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Santa Monica College