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Paola Alarcón

@paolaalarcn

Tourism and digital strategy director at Viajes y Turismo JP, improving global alliances and sustainable travel experiences.

Colombia
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities where I can scale operations with autonomy, remotely or on-site internationally, and improve processes while supporting sustainable business growth and human well-being.

At Viajes y Turismo JP, I architected a global digital strategy and rebranding initiative to strengthen brand visibility and generate qualified leads. I also optimized the vendor and new-client network through procurement prospecting and operational audits.

As a Quality Assurance & Business Intelligence Analyst at Teleperformance, I delivered data-driven recommendations for Expedia’s quality frameworks and operational workflows. I managed customer satisfaction measures and turned interaction data into training solutions to address service bottlenecks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VJ

Director of Global Alliances, Sustainable Tourism & Digital Strategy

Viajes y Turismo JP

Jan 2018 - Aug 2026 (8 years 7 months)

Architected a global digital strategy and spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative, strengthening brand visibility and accelerating qualified lead generation. Optimized the vendor and new clients network through rigorous procurement prospecting and operational auditing, renegotiating contracts with top-tier suppliers to reduce costs and maximize profit margins.

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Quality Assurance & Business Intelligence Analyst

Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Acted as a direct point of contact for external client stakeholders (Expedia), delivering data-driven insights and pioneering strategic recommendations to optimize global quality assurance frameworks and operational workflows. Led and mentored cross-functional teams of customer service agents, conducting high-impact feedback sessions, calibration meetings, and tailored coaching to accelerate perfo

Festo SAS logoFS

International Trade Assistant

Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 (7 months)

Executed end-to-end import processes and managed the legalization of inbound merchandise, orchestrating precise purchase orders to streamline the global supply chain. Coordinated cross-functionally with internal departments and international suppliers to ensure punctual delivery timelines and strict adherence to international trade regulations.

VJ

Account Manager / Travel Coordinator

Viajes y Turismo JP

Spearheaded the development of custom travel products, tailored packages for individual clients, and personalized group experiences, consistently exceeding sales targets. Managed end-to-end logistics for numerous high-profile tours and custom itineraries, significantly increasing client retention and repeat business.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MF

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MCIT) & Fontur

Cultural Tourism Colombia, Cultural Tourism

In progress: Cultural Tourism Colombia course.

Stanford Online logoSO

Stanford Online

Giving 2.0: The MOOC (Philanthropy & Grantmaking), Philanthropy

In progress: Giving 2.0: The MOOC (Philanthropy & Grantmaking).

University of California, Davis logoUD

University of California, Davis

The Strategy of Content Marketing, Content Marketing

2020 - 2020

Completed a course on The Strategy of Content Marketing in 2020.

Teleperformance logoTE

Teleperformance

Lean Six Sigma – Green & Yellow Belt, Process Improvement

2021 - 2021

Earned Lean Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt certifications in 2021.

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) logoSS

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Associate Degree, International Trade

Graduated with an Associate Degree in International Trade in 2015.

Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR) logoUU

Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR)

Academic Exchange Program, International Relations

2019 - 2019

Participated in an academic exchange program at Universidade de Fortaleza in 2019.

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) logoSS

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Tourist Guide Certification, Tourism

Graduated with a Tourist Guide Certification in 2021.

University of Virginia logoUV

University of Virginia

Introduction to Personal Branding, Personal Branding

2021 - 2021

Completed an introduction to Personal Branding in 2021.

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) logoSS

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Tourist Information Specialist in Museums, Tourism

2022 - 2022

Completed a course as a Tourist Information Specialist in Museums in 2022.

Universidad de La Salle logoUS

Universidad de La Salle

Bachelor of Science, Business and International Relations

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business and International Relations in 2020.

CITY College, University of York Europe Campus logoCC

CITY College, University of York Europe Campus

Negotiations in Tourism, Tourism

2024 - 2024

Completed a course on Negotiations in Tourism in 2024.

Politécnico Grancolombiano logoPG

Politécnico Grancolombiano

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, Quality Management

2025 - 2025

Completed a course on ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems in 2025.

YA

Yachting Butler Academy

Luxury Nautical Industry Introduction, Luxury Nautical Industry

2025 - 2025

Completed an introduction to the Luxury Nautical Industry in 2025.

GA

Government of Colombia & Aviatur

Holistic Wellness Tourism Program, Tourism

2026 - 2026

Completed the Holistic Wellness Tourism Program in 2026.

University of Chicago logoUC

University of Chicago

Storytelling for Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing

2026 - 2026

Completed a course on Storytelling for Digital Marketing in 2026.

Miami Herbert Business School logoMS

Miami Herbert Business School

Understanding Consumer Behavior, Marketing

2026 - 2026

Completed a course on Understanding Consumer Behavior in 2026.

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) logoWU

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Destination Marketing, Tourism

2026 - 2026

Completed a course on Destination Marketing in 2026.

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