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Samantha

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2 years of experience
Chicago, IL
United States of America (USA)

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The Journey is the Destination

About

Hi, I’m Samantha!I am 26 years old, I graduated from ITMI in February of 2019 and relocated back to Chicago later that same year. I have experience with student groups ranging in age from 12-20 years old. Before COVID-19, I had positions lined up in Chicago, NYC, Virginia, Great Lakes area and even on the Danube river in Germany. During our quarantine year, I have continued to explore and learn more history about my city through my membership with the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association, as well as earn a certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University. With a background in socio-cultural anthropology and a knack for storytelling, I thrive on tours and focus on history and cultural backgrounds. I have lived abroad in Tanzania, visited 10 countries, and cannot wait to continue with my international tour director journey!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderStudent Tour Director

My strongest US tours are:

  • Washington, DC
  • Chicago, IL
  • San Antonio, TX
  • San Francisco,CA

Internationally, I am most familiar with:

  • Vienna, Austria
  • London, England
  • Northern Italy
  • Multi-City Tanzanian Safari

 

Fun Fact!
I had visited 48 States in the USA before I was 18 years old!
Hobbies & Interests
I love exploring parks in Chicago, adding new books to my personal library and researching genealogy in my spare time.

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

ORD, MDW

Licenses

Washington, D.C.

Training

International Tourism Management Institute

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

BA, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Wheaton College

Certificate, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Florida Atlantic University

General Availability

I am available fall 2021.

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