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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
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RODRIGO MENA BALSECA

RODRIGO MENA BALSECA

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hacer lo que uno ama brindando calidad, eficiencia, y cuidado es lo que destaca una actividad responsable.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guia De Turismo

Chicago Greaters, Free Tours Chicago, Guydez
04.2023 - Current
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Improved group safety by vigilantly monitoring tour participants and implementing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Fostered culture of learning and curiosity among tour guides and guests alike, contributing to memorable and educational experience.
  • Enhanced visitor engagement by delivering captivating and informative tours of historical sites.
  • Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
  • Utilized social media platforms to share highlights and behind-the-scenes glimpses of tours, engaging wider online audience.

Guia de turismo

Free Lance
01.2002 - 01.2020
  • Desde el año 2002 he venido siendo parte de funciones diversas dentro del ambito turistico en Ecuador realizando itinerios, logistica, guianza, educacion. Siendo reconocido en las diferentes actividades desarrolladas como guia de aventura, cultura, historia, patrimonio arquitectonico y museos del Ecuador
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
  • Conducted thorough research on cultural landmarks to ensure accuracy and depth in storytelling.

Profesor - seminarista

Universidad Tecnica de Cotopaxi
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Educar y preparar nuevos guias que generen cuidado de los atractivos culturales, naturales y puedan aprovechar los recursos para generar interes en los visitantes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

COORDINADOR DE PATRIMONIO NATURAL

Ministerio del Ambiente
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinar el cuidado de las áreas protegidas del Ecuador (Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Reserva Ecológica los Illinizas, área Recreacional el Boliche)
  • Cuidar y preservar las áreas turísticas sin sobrexplotarlas realizando estudios para que no generar impactos ambientales

Adminitrador

SierrAzul Mountain Rain Forest Reserve
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Adminitracion, Anfitrion, Guia y capacitador para estudiante
  • Enfocado en el cuidado, proteccion, estudios de un Ecosistema fragil para preservar la biodiversidad local, adema de preservar la riqueza historica y cultural.
  • Y generar fuentes de trabajo a los habitantes de la zona
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Ing Ecoturismo

Universidad Técnica De Cotopaxi
Latacunga - Ecuador
06-2016

Skills

  • Atención e interacción con el cliente
  • Rápida solución ante dificultades
  • Manejo de grupos
  • Manejo de sistemas informáticos
  • Arts and culture
  • Memory retention
  • Safety procedures
  • Environmental awareness
  • Team building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Creative solutions
  • Guest relations
  • Presentation skills
  • Public speaking
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Tourism development
  • Event planning
  • Exceptional communication
  • Tourism management
  • Research
  • Script creation
  • Local history
  • Travel recommendations
  • Historical research
  • Group oversight
  • History lecturing
  • Body language reading
  • Strong leadership
  • Art appreciation

Certification

  • INGENIERIA EN ECOTURISMO.
  • LICENCIA DE GUIA DE PATRIMONIO NATURAL Y AVENTURA (ECUADOR).
  • LICENCIAS DE PILOTO DE PARAPENTE APPI (INTERNACIONAL)- USHPA(USA)

Accomplishments

  • Satisfacer las expectativas de los visitantes en las diferentes zonas y actividades turísticas.
  • CURSO DE KAYAK EN AGUAS BLANCAS (ECUADOR).
  • SEMINARIOS DEPORTES DE AVENTURA
  • CURSO DE PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
  • SEMINARIOS DE SERVICIO AL CLIENTE

Languages

English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Guia De Turismo

Chicago Greaters, Free Tours Chicago, Guydez
04.2023 - Current

Profesor - seminarista

Universidad Tecnica de Cotopaxi
01.2019 - 01.2020

COORDINADOR DE PATRIMONIO NATURAL

Ministerio del Ambiente
01.2018 - 01.2019

Adminitrador

SierrAzul Mountain Rain Forest Reserve
01.2012 - 01.2018

Guia de turismo

Free Lance
01.2002 - 01.2020

Ing Ecoturismo

Universidad Técnica De Cotopaxi
RODRIGO MENA BALSECA