The 2023 company retreat served as a three-month project, where I assumed the roles of trip planner and project manager. The international retreat was organized for an 18-member marketing agency, was a five days retreat to goals was relaxation, team bonding, and strategic planning. As the primary facilitator, my responsibilities encompassed coordinating accommodation, meals, reservations, and tours. Moreover, I acted as a liaison on-site, collaborating directly with the agency's CEO and owner to bring her vision for the retreat to life.
My Role:
As the trip planner and project manager for the 2023 company retreat, my role involved:
Strategic planning on budget
Booking accommodations
Arranging meals
Serving as a liaison on the ground
Working directly with the CEO and owner to realize her vision for the retreat
Managing dinner reservations
Organizing tours
Manage a schedule with activities for all of them.
Challenge:
The primary challenge was to identify a safe international location that not only met the CEO and owner's requirements, but also ensured the comfort and safety of all employees. The objective was to create an environment where participants could focus on the retreat's goals, including relaxation, team bonding, and strategic planning for the upcoming year.
Solution:
To address the challenge, I conducted extensive research and utilized my expertise to identify a suitable international location that met the CEO and owner's vision while prioritizing safety and employee comfort. I carefully selected and coordinated all aspects, considering the specific needs of the 18 individuals participating in the retreat. Additionally, I strategically allocated the budget to ensure the primary goals of the retreat could be achieved.
