Leslie Hockett

Strong dedicated sales & event leader with a talent for building relationships and creatively thinking outside the box. Passionate about customer service and tenacious in the pursuit of goals. Proven history of success in exceeding sales goals and developing new marketing concepts and plans.

•20 years experience in high end sales, primarily in the travel industry and new construction home industry.
•Sales professional with a proven record of success in increasing levels of responsibility
•Proven ability to lead projects with skills in research and development of market share
•Outstanding communication and presentation skills, exceptional public speaking skills
•Productive in fast paced, high-pressure atmosphere, self-motivated, reliable and organized
•Innovative, multi-tasking self-starter with strong work ethic and outstanding time management
•Strategic thinker with ability to develop creative new plans to solve problems & create new ideas


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awarded “Top Onboard Sales Agent” 2012, 2013 & 2014 at Holland America Cruise Line

Awarded “Million Dollars” Sales Award by Cruise Holidays/Carlson Corporation for 2005, 2006 & 2007

Top three selling onboard agent at Holland America for 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 with over 9 million in sales. Top sales for 2011 & 2012.

Achieved up to 350% of monthly sales target at Holland America Line

Instrumental in redesigning Princess Cruises’ onboard loyalty program for entire fleet

Awarded Cruise Line Industry Association’s highest level of classification- Elite Cruise Consultant