sample resume for GEOGRAPHY MAJOR

GEOGRAPHY MAJOR

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging entry-level position in convention/function planning where related education and experience will be utilized.

EDUCATION

TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
B.S. Degree in Geography, 1994. Concentration: Travel and Tourism. Dean’s list seven semesters.
Course work included: Comprehensive Travel, Travel Management and Planning, Tourism Development, Retail Travel, Tourism Development, Domestic and International Geography.

SUMMARY

·         Completed special tourism development project (The New Orleans Facility Report); produced a guide to area function facilities and developed facility marketing strategies.

·         Hands-on travel marketing and development experience.

·         Experienced in itinerary preparation, proper usage of Official Airline Guide, Hotel Indexes and Thomas Cook Timetables, and international and domestic manual ticketing.

·         Ability in map reading, accounting, reservations and administration.

·         Experience in the food and beverage industry.

EXPERIENCE

Fall 93

THE NEW ORLEANS VISITORS CENTER Intern

·         Researched and compiled information for directories which included Calendar of Events, Catalog of Historic Sites, and Music Festival Director)’.

·         Represented Massachusetts Division of Tourism at the World Trade Center Travel Show; answered questions and provided tourist information on New Orleans cultural events, places of interest and sightseeing.

·         Assisted in marketing effort to promote New Orleans; contacted tour planners nationwide.

·         Provided tourist information at the New Orleans Visitors Center.

·         Completed special project involving compilation and analysis of data on all Mardi Gras visitors; Analyzed market potential for industry expansion and provided detailed reports regarding benefits to affected industries.

1992-93

PALMETTO AUTO. New Orleans, LA Receptionist

·         Performed a variety of administration support functions.

·         Interacted with customers; extensive telephone communication.

Server 1991-92

CANDLEBERRY COURT, New Orleans, LA

Server 1990-91

THE TEAKWOOD INN, New Orleans, LA