Natalia Kowalewska, Bbus, CHT

Natalia Kowalewska has over 20 years of work experience. Natalia is currently working as the Senior People Experience Lead - New Builds at Explora Journeys since June 2022. Before that, they served as the Shipboard Human Resources Manager at Oceania Cruises from December 2019 to May 2022. Natalia was also employed at Carnival Cruise Line for 13 years, where they held various roles including Shipboard Human Resources Director from July 2012 to December 2019, and Corporate Trainer / Training and Development Manager from April 2006 to July 2012. Natalia also worked at CAMcorp Construction Inc. as the Construction Coordinator & Assistant to the Vice President of Construction from January 2003 to January 2005. Natalia started their career at Camrost-Felcorp Inc. as a Marketing and Architectural Assistant from June 2002 to January 2003. Natalia's earliest work experience was as a Customer Service Representative at Mailboxes etc. from May 2001 to June 2002.

Natalia Kowalewska holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Athabasca University, which they obtained from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, they acquired a degree in Business Administration from Humber College, where they studied from 1999 to 2001. In addition to their formal education, Natalia has pursued various certifications and training programs to enhance their professional skills. These certifications include "Train the Trainer" from EHL obtained in April 2023, "Life Coach" from the International Association of Professions Career College obtained in May 2021, "Mental Health Crisis Response Training" from Hoame obtained in May 2021, "Mental Health First Aid" from Mental Health First Aid Canada obtained in April 2021, "Employment Law" from Cornell University obtained in September 2020, and "Tourism and Travel Management" from The University of Queensland obtained in May 2020. Natalia also holds the certification of "Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)" from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, although the exact date of obtaining this certification is not provided. Moreover, they have completed an "Instructor, Supervisor and Assessor (Train the Trainer) Qualification Course" from STAR Center Maritime Training, a "Leadership Training Program" from CSMART - Center for Simulator Maritime Training, and a "Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)" program from The English Language Centre, London. The specific months and years of completion for these additional certifications and programs are not mentioned.