Marat Shkandin

Marat Shkandin has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Marat has worked as the Director of Learning & Development & Culture at Global Travel Collection since 2020, where they are responsible for developing professional development curriculum and ensuring employees have the necessary tools and resources. Prior to this, they were the Director of Education and Professional Development at the same company from 2019 to 2020.

Before joining Global Travel Collection, Marat worked as a Training Specialist at Tzell Travel Group LLC from 2015 to 2019. In this role, they created and facilitated a training program for new independent advisors and coordinated training programs company-wide.

Marat also has experience as the Director of Sales at Cinderella Travel from 2011 to 2015, where they developed a new business strategy and branding, executed marketing campaigns, and played a key role in the launch of the company's website.

In addition, Marat worked as the Owner/Trainer at NikoElite Business Solutions from 2006 to 2011, where they developed and presented business leadership workshops and led customer service training.

Prior to that, Marat worked at GOGO Worldwide Vacations as a Team Leader in the Group Department from 2009 to 2010, conducting needs analysis and negotiating group rates and policies. Marat also worked at Liberty Travel from 1995 to 2006, holding several roles including Corporate Trainer, Store Manager, and Travel Agent. In these roles, they developed and facilitated training programs, set sales goals, and provided exceptional customer service.

Overall, Marat Shkandin has a strong background in learning and development, training, sales, and customer service in the travel industry.

Marat Shkandin attended the Center for the Media Arts from 1990 to 1992, where they obtained a Certification in Radio & Television Broadcasting. Marat returned to the same institution from 2000 to 2002 but did not earn a degree or specify a field of study. In 2022, they obtained a certification in "Using Neuroscience for More Effective L&D" from LinkedIn.