Tourism and research professional with 7+ years of experience in tourism operations, travel coordination, market research, and community-based development. Passionate about creating meaningful and sustainable travel experiences through cultural heritage, strategic research, and local community engagement. Experienced in destination marketing, tourism statistics, stakeholder coordination, and feasibility studies, supporting both tourism growth and community-driven initiatives through data-informed planning and collaboration.
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Nelrose Eden Cornelio
@nelrosecornelio
Tourism and research professional experienced in community development, cultural heritage, and sustainable local growth.
PhilippinesExperience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Development Consultant
Slow Food International
Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)
Conducted market research and feasibility analysis for a proposed community-based Slow Food Education Project in Bacolod City, supporting sustainable agritourism and cultural preservation. Coordinated 50+ stakeholders and delivered reports, presentations, and itineraries, improving planning efficiency and project viability by 25%.
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Tourism Operations Officer
Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
Aug 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 4 months)
Planned and coordinated travel logistics for 30+ annual tourism activities, including forums, B2B meetings, media tours, and familiarization tours for government agencies, diplomats, and travel partners. Managed destination marketing across 31 local government units and increased tourist arrivals by 30% through tourism programs, fairs, partnerships, and visitor engagement.
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Administrative Staff
Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Handled 50+ weekly email and phone inquiries for tourism services, travel coordination, and visitor concerns to ensure timely customer support. Coordinated schedules, administrative tasks, travel documentation, and operational records for tourism office events and internal logistics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Knowledge Co-creation Program, AgriTourism
2020 -
Completed the AgriTourism—Knowledge Co-creation Program as part of JICA training in Okinawa.
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La Consolacion College
Bachelor of Science, Tourism Management
2013 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, strengthening knowledge in tourism operations and related service delivery.
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Skills
Customer ServiceTravel CoordinationWritten Communicationitinerary planningReservation ManagementMultitaskingTime ManagementTourism OperationsProactive AdaptabilityMarket Researchfeasibility studiesData AnalysisTour GuidingStakeholder ManagementStrategic RecommendationsReport WritingEvent CoordinationGmailIncrease
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