AMERICAN STORIES TRAVEL - Key Persons
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- Manager of Product Development
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- Director of Product Development
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- Business Development Manager
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- Content Marketing Manager
Carole got started in the travel industry a bit later than she would have preferred. She knew from a young age she wanted a career in travel - but ended up going to college and getting a degree in mass communications with a minor in public relations and journalism. It wasn't until almost a decade after college that she found her first job in travel and never looked back. She has held various positions throughout her career and landed in her favorite one to date as the Content Marketing Manager for Beyond Times Square.
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- FIT Experience Designer
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- Marketing Communications Specialist
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Danni joined the Beyond Times Square team back in 2019, bringing over a decade of experience in communications and marketing. With four Master's Degrees under her belt in Communications, Linguistics, Political Science and Project Management, she is our go-to marketing and tech whiz. Danni leads our marketing team, exploring cool new ways to showcase top-notch luxury travel experiences to savvy travelers across the US and beyond.
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- Digital Marketing Manager
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- Senior Account Manager
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With a degree in history, a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and a passion for travel, Eric brings nearly eight years of experience in the cruise and destination industry to Beyond Times Square. His career began with leading corporate and youth group outings for an outdoor nonprofit and coaching high school lacrosse for his alma mater. Transitioning to the cruise sector, he excelled in overseeing daily tour operations, developing new destinations and tour products, and creating marketing and sales collateral. At Beyond Times Square, he is excited to craft exceptional travel experiences and ensure each client enjoys a personalized and memorable journey.
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- Creative Graphic Designer
Forrest is a professional graphic designer with seven years of experience specializing in print and social media design. He takes pride in producing striking graphic materials, dynamic video edits, and even crafting internationally acclaimed, award-winning pyromusical shows in his spare time. Based in the Philippines, Forrest is eager to bring his skills and creativity to American Stories Travel, designing visuals that shine as vividly as fireworks against the night sky.
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- Director of Sales & Operations
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Jay Ann has been in the travel industry for five years where she has worked for a renowned international hotel group as a luxury sales specialist as well as in the travel department of a major financial services corporation where she coordinated travel for corporate clients. Thanks to her background, her position at Beyond Times Square as our Sales Coordinator is perfectly suited to her talents and abilities.
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Jeff, who has a background in theatrical production, started his first company in 2004. Since then, he has become a serial entrepreneur in travel, meetings and events and real estate. Luckily for us - and our clients, he had the opportunity to purchase Beyond Times Square in 2017 and has spent the past few years putting together a fabulous, dedicated team of travel experts who have helped thousands to partake in private, exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime events in all of our destinations.
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- FIT Experience Designer
Jenine brings over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, with the last 15 years dedicated to luxury travel and crafting one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Jolene has over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, specializing in sales, product development and procurement. Her passion for travel has taken her to every continent except Antarctica, which remains on her bucket list. Now living in New York, Jolene is excited to use her expertise to welcome travelers to the city - as well as to BTSQ's other destinations - and share her love for exploration.
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- Chief Financial Officer
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Konstantinos - or KP as he is known to the team - has over a decade of experience in finance and strategic consulting and holds a Master's Degree in Economics with a specialized focus on Finance. Thanks to his passion for excellence and a profound comprehension of the complexities within the financial domain, he eventually established KCP Consulting LLC in 2013 and ultimately partnered with Beyond Times Square as our esteemed CFO.
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- FIT Experience Designer
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Malena, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, holds a degree in Tourism and has built her career working with travel agencies and global tour operators. She is passionate about the tourism industry and loves helping people create unforgettable travel experiences.
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Mariela is a Law graduate who specialized in Aeronautical Law and Mediation. Her passion for Tourism and the Hospitality Industry led her to work in this field. Throughout her career, she has explored and built experience through different aspects of the Industry. She developed her profile as a Concierge and as a Professional Congress Organizer in Spain and Latin America. She is passionate about social sciences, communication, and traveling, having explored almost every continent. Always eager to learn, she embraces new challenges in BTSQ with enthusiasm.
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Mary's first foray into the travel industry was with a small travel agency that operated out of Costa Rica - while she was still in high school. It was that experience that prompted her to study hospitality. While she was in college she worked at a hotel and after graduation took a position in travel marketing which eventually led her to Beyond Times Square where she is currently perfecting itineraries for our valued guests.
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- Group Experience Designer
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- Senior Operations Manager
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Mirka started in the travel industry at age 18 when she took a position with a Hampton property in her homeland of Ecuador. She held several positions during her time there - from reception to auditor to reservations. When she moved to New York City she continued in hospitality at several different restaurants before ultimately finding her home here at Beyond Times Square where she oversees the Operations Department to perfection.
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- System Expert
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Times Square Ball Drop anyone? For Jeff, the New Year's Eve gala that offer our guests each year is among his favorite experiences here at Beyond Times Square. From the fabulous venues they take place into the gourmet food that is served to the premium open bar to the top-notch entertainment to the amazing ball drop views - he feels these are the epitome of what a New Year's Eve party should look like!