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VZT: How did
you get started in the travel industry?
I was
working at a large corporation as an administrative assistant, and part
of my job was to book and manage travel for several managers in our
department. I have always had an interest in the travel business, so I
came to Van Zile Travel.
VZT: Okay – so
how long have you been in the position you are now?
I have
been in the Groups, Meetings & Incentives Department for the past 6
years. I have been working in an administrative capacity, but as I
gained more skills, experience and travel business background, I was
able to become a Group, Meeting & Incentive coordinator, which I have
been doing for over a year now. I am also the administrator of Van Zile
Travel’s proprietary online registration system, Rapid Registration. It
has been an exciting journey!
VZT: Where have you been and
what is your favorite destination?
I have
been all over the US & Canada, but as for travel abroad, I have only
been to Great Britain & the Bahamas. I would have to say the Bahamas is
my favorite destination. It was like a tropical paradise!
VZT: What is
the strangest thing that has happened to you at work?
That
would have to be when I was leaving work one evening and I was chased
back into the building by a large, angry, hissing Canadian goose (and
about 10 of his buddies). For some reason they were camped out in front
of our building. I was able to leave eventually, but I will never look
at a goose the same way!
VZT: What do
you do with your free time?
I like
shopping, scary movies, spending time with my friends & family and
hanging out by my pool in the summer.
VZT: And now
– how about the personal info?
I am
married and I have 2 sons, ages 5 and 1 ˝. They keep me pretty busy.
VZT: Words of
wisdom?
Life is
too short. Don’t sweat the small stuff (and it is all small stuff) |