1. Peter Williamson
San Luis Obispo, CA | 805-709-7985 | pmwilliamson@icloud.com
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SLOCOG, San Luis Obispo, CA July 2014-Present
Employer Outreach Manager
• Grew employer support of transportation demand management by over 500%
• Collaborated with jurisdictions to implement new residential TDM program
• Launched SLOCOG’s Regional Vanpool Subsidy, including: contract writing, managing
vendors, marketing the subsidy, and coordinating vanpools
Morro Bay Tourism Bureau, Morro Bay, CA January 2013-July 2014
Marketing Manager
• Created and updated websites and increased SEO and SMO for several events
• Performed full-cycle planning for tradeshow booths, special events, and meetings
• Handled accounting procedures, event marketing campaigns, and FAM trips
Martin Resorts, San Luis Obispo, CA May 2012-December 2012
Marketing & Social Media Specialist
• Provided revenue management assistance for five hotels
• Generated content and strategies for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Foursquare,
LinkedIn, and WordPress for five properties
Visit San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo, CA March 2012-December 2012
Senior Project
• Assessed the underlying motivation for why event or meeting planners select San Luis Obispo
• Conducted research, generated an evaluation instrument, and distributed a questionnaire
SkyWest Airlines, San Luis Obispo, CA August 2010-January 2012
Cross-Utilized Agent
• Delivered tactful customer service and problem resolution during flight delays
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Concentration in Event Planning and Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Relevant Coursework
• Legal Aspects of Hospitality: compiled a comprehensive risk management plan
• Corporate Communication: drafted concise, audience-centered memos, letters, and reports
• Event Programming: comprehensively planned every aspect of a sandcastle competition at
Pismo Beach for The Family Care Network (a non-profit)
• Accounting for Leisure Services: developed a departmental budget and capital proposals
LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
• Managed a team of six to plan, implement, and evaluate a large-scale sand castle competition
• Extensive leadership experience as project manager of five simultaneous class teams
• Worked with businesses and community members to reduce congestion and free up parking
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Proficient computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, iWork, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Dreamweaver, iMovie, MailChimp, and ConstantContact
• Event Computer Programs: Meeting Matrix and Jonus
• Travel Computer Programs: Shares, NOVA, Apollo, and Rideshark
• Conversational in Spanish; with multi-cultural experience in seven countries