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Vanesa Ccahua Gutiérrez

Sustainable Tourism Specialist
Cusco,CUS

Summary

Specialist in tourism with over 15 years of successful experience in conservation and environmental work. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in sustainable tourism.

Strengths: good working relationship with Amazonian indigenous communities, highland andean and colonists communities in protected natural area.

Experienced as external lead auditor of the Sustainable Tourism Certifications program of NEPCon-Rainforest Alliance-Cert, for South America and the Caribbean. Excellet reputation for volunteer work in social initiatives such as: Vida de Exito that works to strengthen soft skills - educational, psychological and emotional in girls, boys and adolescents in situations of abandonment, coordinator of the first National Community Tourism Network from Peru - RENACTO and glocal collaborator for Peru of the Global Regenerative Tourism initiative.

Overview

4
4
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Voluntier Advisor in Tourism Entrepreneurship

MINCEUTR- Turismo In Day program
In line, Perú
01.2021 - 01.2021

Advising in tourism innovations against the health situation, for tourism local enterprisers, tour operators, tourism guides, professionals in general of the program.

Mentor in Regenerative Tourism

Wellness Education
On line, Argentina
05.2020 - 01.2021


Design and recording of the first virtual introductory course on regenerative tourism, for the Spanish-speaking world.

Design of the Tourism Sustainability Plan

Rancho Verde SAC
Arequipa, Perú
07.2019 - 12.2019

Design of the Tourism Sustainability Plan for the Project, named RE-connection and healing tourism, in Sogay-Yarabamba, Arequipa.

Official Tourist Guide

freelance
Cusco, Perú
11.2006 - 12.2019

Biocultural guide, in Amazonian indigenous communities in protected natural areas of southern Perú.

Consultant

Cock of the Rock Lodge and Sandoval Lake Lodge
Cusco and Madre de Dios, Peru
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Devised strategies to improve organization efficiency and optimize the company management.
  • Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and provided reporting and analysis to inform sustainability politics and planning.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.

Lead Audithor in Tourism Sustainable Certification

Rainforest Alliance
, South America and the Caribbean
11.2010 - 08.2018

Evaluations that included: Documentary review according to the certification standard, applicability and operational functionality in on-site sustainability, in receptive tour operators and hotels, to Souh America and the Caribbean.

Consultant

Fundación CODESPA
cusco, Peru
06.2015 - 01.2016

Consultancy in Marketing and commercialization of cultural products and services, a project organized by the European Union and the Codespa Foundation.
Work with women leaders from high Andean communities, training them in marketing issues promoting authenticity and cultural empowerment.

Administrative Manager

Sun Gate Tours
Cusco, Perú
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
  • Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of the company.

Administrative Assistant

Amazon Conservation-Asociación para la Conservación de la Cuenca Amazónica
Cusco and Madre de Dios, Peru
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and control data.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Preparering meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.

Assistant Manager

Peruvian Safaris SAC
Madre de Dios, Perú
02.2006 - 12.2007
  • Recognition from owner management was achieved for contributing to increasing group success and reputation, including managing sales, employees, and operations to promote optimal performance.
  • Created organizational systems for inventory control, marketing, financial reporting and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Verified inventory counts were within monthly tolerance levels and financial data compiled in accordance with budget.
    Controlled records of income and cash deposits.
  • Relations with neighboring indigenous communities were optimized for the conservation and proper use of resources.
  • Appropriate training for resident naturalist guides, researchers and naturalist volunteers, in collaborative work.
  • Support and support in the control of flora and fauna monitoring together with research projects.
  • Representation before state and private organizations.

Education

Specialty Program - Certificate in Regenerative Entrepreneurship

University Of International Cooperation UIC
Costa Rica
09.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Sustainable Tourism Management

University Of International Cooperation UIC
Costa Rica
10.2017 - 11.2020

MBA - Sustainable Tourism Administration

International Institute If Enviromental Training
Espain
02.2013 - 11.2013

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Ph.D. - Sustainability

University Panamericano Center For Higher Studies
México
02.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Licenciado En Turismo

Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad Del Cusco
Cusco
04.1999 - 12.2003

Workshop - Regenerative Tourism

Univertisity Of Internacional Cooperation UIC
Costa Rica
06.2019 - 06.2019

Workshop - Design of Regenerative Experiences

University Of International Cooperation UIC
Cancún México
11.2019 - 12.2021

Skills

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labor referencies

1. Saúl Blanco Sousa
Tourism Services Manager at Preferred by Nature NEPCon - Rainforest Alliance.
Cel. +502 2300-6863
E-mail: sblanco@nepcon.org
https://preferredbynature.org/nepcon-staff/guatemala/saul-blanco-sosa
www.nepcon.org
2. Doris Gonzales Solís
General Manager Sun Gate Tours Cel: +51 984715359
E-mail: doris@sungatetours.com www.sungatetours.com/
3. Ronald Capo (Association for the Conservation of the Amazon Basin ACCA)
Director of Conservation Areas ACCA
Telfs: 984705374
Email: rcatpo@conservainica.org

Timeline

Ph.D. - Sustainability

University Panamericano Center For Higher Studies
02.2021 - Current

Voluntier Advisor in Tourism Entrepreneurship

MINCEUTR- Turismo In Day program
01.2021 - 01.2021

Mentor in Regenerative Tourism

Wellness Education
05.2020 - 01.2021

Workshop - Design of Regenerative Experiences

University Of International Cooperation UIC
11.2019 - 12.2021

Specialty Program - Certificate in Regenerative Entrepreneurship

University Of International Cooperation UIC
09.2019 - Current

Design of the Tourism Sustainability Plan

Rancho Verde SAC
07.2019 - 12.2019

Consultant

Cock of the Rock Lodge and Sandoval Lake Lodge
07.2019 - 08.2019

Workshop - Regenerative Tourism

Univertisity Of Internacional Cooperation UIC
06.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Sustainable Tourism Management

University Of International Cooperation UIC
10.2017 - 11.2020

Consultant

Fundación CODESPA
06.2015 - 01.2016

Administrative Manager

Sun Gate Tours
05.2014 - 12.2014

Administrative Assistant

Amazon Conservation-Asociación para la Conservación de la Cuenca Amazónica
06.2013 - 05.2014

MBA - Sustainable Tourism Administration

International Institute If Enviromental Training
02.2013 - 11.2013

Lead Audithor in Tourism Sustainable Certification

Rainforest Alliance
11.2010 - 08.2018

Official Tourist Guide

freelance
11.2006 - 12.2019

Assistant Manager

Peruvian Safaris SAC
02.2006 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Licenciado En Turismo

Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad Del Cusco
04.1999 - 12.2003

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Vanesa Ccahua GutiérrezSustainable Tourism Specialist