Sean Noel Peter Edington
Strategic Project Leader & Non-profit Consultant
Bozeman,Montana
Summary
Dynamic project leader with 20+ years in experiential tourism, digital innovation, and strategic relationship management. Proven success in project leadership, donor engagement, and impactful storytelling. Expertise in securing grants, executing community-driven projects, and leveraging relationships for organizational growth. Committed to using innovative strategies to drive global empowerment and conservation efforts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Site Visit and Field Consultant
World Bicycle Relief
09.2022 - Current
- Led and organized strategic donor trips, enhancing engagement and support for WBR's mission through compelling storytelling, fundraising assistance, and logistics management.
- Played a pivotal role in achieving trip outcomes as mandated by WBR's CEO, Dave Neiswander, demonstrating alignment with organizational objectives and leadership expectations.
- Effectively managed relationships with the WBR board on the Africa Board Trip, ensuring open lines of communication and providing essential trip materials, enhancing the overall experience and engagement.
Owner-Operator
Roam Big Sky
12.2022 - Current
- Strategically developed and executed targeted digital marketing strategies to attract high-net-worth individuals, utilizing Google Ads and SEO to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Pioneered innovative marketing campaigns, leveraging advanced technology to gain a competitive edge against larger operators in the luxury adventure tourism sector.
- Managed end-to-end business operations, delivering bespoke luxury travel experiences that consistently exceed client expectations.
- Fostered strategic partnerships and alliances to broaden service offerings, contributing to the growth and market leadership of Roam Big Sky in the luxury adventure travel industry.
- Conducted thorough market analysis and gathered customer feedback to continually refine and elevate the travel experience, maintaining Roam Big Sky’s position at the forefront of the industry.
- Achieved significant business growth and profitability by identifying and capitalizing on untapped market opportunities within the affluent travel segment.
Director of Sales
Safari Par Excellence
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Spearheaded the launch of "The Elephant Café," establishing it as Zambia's premier dining and wildlife interaction experience, ranked #1 for three consecutive years.
- Revitalized and re-marketed Safari Par Excellence's signature adventure experience portfolio, leveraging synergies and competitive advantages to increase and stabilize EBITDA from 6.5% to 16%.
- Orchestrated high-impact sales and marketing strategies through comprehensive re-branding efforts and re-engagement of traditional markets, emphasizing leveraging technological tools for enhanced market reach and customer engagement.
Conservation Project Leader
Elephant Survival Fund
03.2020 - 12.2021
- led a complex conservation initiative to ensure the long-term welfare of a rescued elephant herd within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park amidst rising elephant-human conflict in Livingstone.
- Orchestrated a successful fundraising campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming significant obstacles to secure the elephant herd's safety and care and handlers' care.
Skills Development Training Project Leader
Safari Par Excellence
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Structured, applied for, and managed a media training course funded by a Prospero grant, empowering young Zambian filmmakers and promoting local tourism narratives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies (with Distinction) - Discourse Analysis And The Evolution of Whiteness.
Rhodes University
02.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
undefinedAdditional Information
Proficient in CRM systems, including Salesforce. A passionate advocate for leveraging media and digital innovation to drive global change. Extensive experience in building and nurturing strategic partnerships to advance organizational goals.
Timeline
Owner-Operator
Roam Big Sky
12.2022 - Current
Site Visit and Field Consultant
World Bicycle Relief
09.2022 - Current
Skills Development Training Project Leader
Safari Par Excellence
08.2020 - 11.2021
Conservation Project Leader
Elephant Survival Fund
03.2020 - 12.2021
Director of Sales
Safari Par Excellence
09.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies (with Distinction) - Discourse Analysis And The Evolution of Whiteness.
Rhodes University
02.2001 - 05.2004
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