MacKenzie Bourdow

Experience

1. Founder & Travel Advisor

   The Departure

   Feb 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   There is a better way to plan your next vacation—and it starts with The Departure. Work with your own personal travel advisor to create a customized journey that surprises and delights you at every turn. Our vetted travel partners deliver exceptional experiences in the world’s most spectacular places, and our list of curated properties—where you get extra special perks—will make even the most discerning hotel aficionado swoon. From safari adventures to sultry island escapes, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we not only send you to spectacular destinations—we make sure you make the most of your time once you get there. From Antarctica to Zanzibar, our encyclopedic global knowledge and our access to the best—and most exclusive—guides and tour companies gets you an immersive, unforgettable experience, all tailored to how you like to travel. Experience luxury travel planning. Discover The Departure

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Public Relations, Major: Public Relations Minor: Computer Applications

  2013 — 2015

• CIS University

  Barcelona Summer Program, Art History & International Business

  2014 — 2014

• Ossining Senior High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Event Planning
• Indesign
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Word
• Instagram
• Cision
• Photography
• Sysomos
• Social Media
• Pinterest
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Facebook
• Illustrator
• Twitter
• Prezi
• Public Relations
• Quarkxpress
• Wordpress
• Weebly
• Blogging
• Research
• Photoshop