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About Me

The past 7 years have shaped my views in the service industry. A combination of education in tourism and my work in the field, have developed in me a wide perspective on do's and dont's in customer satisfaction.

As a tour guide i intend that my clients have THE best moments of their visit with me. Not only Puerto Rico as a destination will enamor them, also the culture and history imparted by a knowledgeable guide makes their trip a memorable one.

Development of tours, researching sites, attend seminars, one on one and online marketing are also tasks included in my career in the tourism field.

Location:
Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Current organization:
Freelance- Tour Guide
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Tour Guiding, Tourism Development, Speaker - Leadership, Consultancy & motivation
I am:
Brainstormer, Consultant, Environmentalist, Event planner, Explorer, Foodie, Idea generator, Parent, Social entrepreneur, Startup
Associations:
Sociedad de Guias Turisticos de P.R.
Languages:
Spanish, English
My website links:
about.me
Universities:
Universidad de Puerto Rico-Carolina
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More About Me

I'm passionate about

I am Passionate about spreading happiness. I believe that all you shall come from a happy and joyful place in your heart. I generally am passionate human reason and behavior.

An idea worth spreading

I strongly believe that tourism can feed thousand if not million of unemployed hands. My idea worth spreading is tourism education in low income communities. Tourism, when managed properly, can feed only positive things to all types of communities around the globe. A sustainable economy, growth in self awareness of the needs, create a sense of pride and self worth.

Talk to me about

About world changing-inspiring-focused-loving-fulfilling ideas. I am a student of the universe and love to learn about everything around me.

People don't know that I'm good at

I am an open book, so if you know me, you'll notice my curiosity and hunger to continue learning. I am good at understanding different situations and I usual react very well to difficult times.

My TED Story

I stumbled upon TED after reading an article that a TedX event was done in my city. I couldn't get off my mind how much I loved the concept and started thinking what could I do (or what was I doing) to become part of this circle to change the world through thinking. Here I am, starting my journey through this community to learn and continue building ideas to give ourselves and our future generations a world worth living for.

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    A reply on Conversation: Developing a Touristic Culture

    Sep 29 2012: Thank you very much on your input. A couple of years ago, I became member of the Puerto Rico Tour guide Society, who is one of many organizations looking that the government approves a law that establishes an education and formal training to Tour Guides through licenses imparted by the Tourism Authority. Sadly, our government does not see this as a priority and we have been waiting 12 years for this approval. We are looking for new ways to make this an important matter in our country.

    Again, Thank you for your insight and the proposals are in the making.
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    A comment on Conversation: What motivates you?

    Sep 28 2012: What motivates me is the deep dislike of wondering "What if?". Also, my daughter is my engine and since she's been born, I have put life into perspective and started living the journey that I always wanted to take.

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