International Tour Management Institute
Ashley Barnes is an experienced professional with a diverse background across multiple industries, including administration, tour management, finance, and hospitality. Currently serving as an Administrative Manager, Class Coordinator, and member of the Quality Control Team at Coffee Project NY since April 2023, Ashley also holds a position as an ITMI Certified Tour Guide with the International Tour Management Institute since January 2020. Previous roles include Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Accountant at Unispace, as well as Head Roaster at Table Coffee Roasters. Additional experience encompasses a Wellbeing Director role at Destination America, an Administrative Assistant and Accounts Payable Clerk position at Woofter Construction & Irrigation, and administrative roles at Colby Grade School and Starbucks. Ashley began in public relations at Sterling College and honed skills in local ministry during an internship with New Life Church. Educationally, Ashley Barnes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Sterling College between 2008 and 2011.
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International Tour Management Institute
BEGIN YOUR DREAM TRAVEL CAREER TODAY Our tour training courses have a proven track record for producing the most in-demand Tour Guides and Tour Directors over the past 46 YEARS, no matter where you are in life. Apply Now For Our Tour Guide Certification Course by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. TOP 5 BENEFITS TO BECOMING AN ITMI CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE 1. Access To Our Career Launch Pad: Many tour companies only hire ITMI graduates because they receive the most extensive training in the industry. ITMI is highly recommended by Tour Companies like Tauck, Globus Family of Brands, WorldStrides, Destination America, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Collette and more. 2. Become Part of a Family-Like Community of Travel Leaders: As a graduate of ITMI, you become part of the world’s largest network of professional tour guides and directors, industry partners and operators. 3. Have Work/Life Balance: From part-time to full-time and local to international, there is a lot of flexibility in the travel industry. According to a report, by Glassdoor, a Tour Guide was listed in the Top 3 Jobs for work-life balance. 4. Get Paid To Travel: If you are itching to ditch the desk job and have a global office instead, then this might be the career for you! There are over 30 different types of travel jobs and our team will help guide you on your own unique path. 5. Bring Joy To People Every Work Day The most exciting and satisfying part of being a Travel Professional is the ability to share the wonder of the world with others by having the privilege to empower people to stretch personally, to grow by trying a new food, or use a new language. Apply by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. HOW DOES IT WORK? There are two parts to the ITMI Certification Program. Our Tour Guide Certification Program and our Tour Director Certification Program. Click the "Learn More" button on our page for details.