Zanjan Timothy Fromer 

APPENDIX  1 – EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE SYNOPSIS

Synopsis:

With over 20 years of experience, I have managed a broad range of initiatives for travel businesses, marketing campaigns, trade shows, film/TV productions, and corporate social responsibility projects. My expertise is comparable to a Master’s degree, as assessed by Indeed (see Indeed’s Rating).

Key Focus Areas:

Key Focus Areas:

Destination Branding & International Marketing (Digital and Traditional): Since 2000, starting with the USAID-funded Competitiveness Initiative (2000-03), and since then, I have led strategic branding and marketing at rural, national, and international levels. My involvement includes serving as a government-approved exhibitor at major international travel fairs such as Milan’s BIT, Berlin’s ITB, London’s WTM, and others across Europe, the USA, and SE Asia.

Web/SEO/SEM & Market Analytics: Recognized globally, my SEO strategies rank in the top 1% as per SEMrush, with LinkedIn assessments placing me in the top 30% of SEO professionals. My work has consistently outperformed major industry players, securing top rankings on Google for critical search terms.

Multimedia for Social Economic Development (Videography, Editing and Soundtrack Mixing): I have created a diverse array of media from websites to soundtracks and trade-show materials. Notable projects include USAID Mongolia’s multi-sectoral videos, centerpiece film for National Geographic’s D.C. Museum & Rubin Art Museum (NYC), and numerous marketing videos for real estate in the UK.

Film/TV Production & Marketing (Reality, Short Documentaries, Travel Films, Educational, Awareness, etc.): My 20+ years in the film and TV industry span roles from production management to creative direction. Key achievements include being the country fixer on Emmy/DGA Award-winning seasons of The Amazing Race USA as well as The Amazing Race Australia which was quoted the “Best Episode Yet!”.

TIMELINE OF EXPERIENCE – GLOBAL MEDIA, MARKETING & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

2018-2023

• 2023: Participant at NASSUMMIT MONGOLIA for Content Developers (NASSUMMIT).
• 2020: Speaker & exhibitor at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show (Los Angeles Travel And Adventure Show), representing GERTOGER.ORG at Mongolia’s Country Stand.
• 2019-2020: Successfully maintained overseas DMC operations amidst global crises. Founded member of Airbnb Adventures and featured in various publications and expos (GERTOGER.ORG), successfully carried out The Amazing Race Australia within Mongolia with top mentions.
• 2018-2019: Recognized as “Recommended Business” by Trip Advisor; featured in New York & The Cut Magazines, USA Today, Photographers Without Borders, Petit Fute; and served as Panelist speaker at the USAID funded Lead Summit. Approved exhibitor at multiple international expos including Taipei’s Travel Expo and Korea’s KOTFA Travel Expo.

2013-2017

• 2017: Featured in Leben Magazine and Wienerin Reise. Approved exhibitor at prominent international travel expos including World Travel Market London and ITB Berlin (GERTOGER.ORG).
• 2016: Producer of “Dani’s Way”; featured in Welt-sichten.
• 2015: Received the Mongolian Ministry Medal Of Honor; approved exhibitor at international travel expos.
• 2014: Certified member of the American Society Of Travel Agents (ASTA); exhibitor at ITB Berlin Travel Expo, Adventure Travel Show London, and Hong Kong International Travel Exhibition.
• 2013: Featured in Zeit Online and Rough Guides; exhibitor at World Travel Market London.

2008-2012

• 2012: Exhibitor at COTTM Beijing; ranked #8 in National Geographic’s World’s Best Travel Experiences (GERTOGER.ORG).
• 2010-2011: Received National Geographic’s Geotourism Ambassadorship; recognized as one of National Geographic One Of World’s Innovative Travel Entrepreneurs.
• 2009: Top 10 Global Finalist, National Geographic/Ashoka’s “Power Of Place” Geotourism Challenge, recipient of National Geographic’s Global Finalist’s Certificate of Excellence; received WHL Travel’s Urban Adventures Award as well being featured in National Geographic Geotourism Guide, National Geographic’s Weekend Broadcast and the The Travel World.
• 2008: Recognized by Lonely Planet as the “most innovative tourism concept in Mongolia.”

2002-2007

• 2006-2007: Country fixer for NBC Universal Studio’s Syfy Channel – Josh Gates’ “Destination Truth”; USAID Grant Winner for expansion of GERTOGER.ORG; officially recommended case study during UNESCAP’s 63rd Session’s Report. Centerpiece Film for National Geographic’s D.C. Museum “Mongolia Traditions: Rebirth” as well as Ruben Art Museum (NYC)
• 2006: CBS’s The Amazing Race S10 E.2 – EMMY/DGA Awarded.
• 2005: Founded GERTOGER.ORG with a Swiss Agency grant; involved in World Bank project on supply chain competitiveness and USAID/CHF’s Ger Initiative to advance local entrepreneurs.
• 2002: Represented Mongolian Tourism Association at BIT Milan, Italy International Travel Expo.

1992-2000

• • 2000-2003: Involved in USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative, enhancing Mongolia’s tourism through strategic marketing and development.
  • 1998: Worked with Soros Foundation Mongolia.
  • 1995-1996: Engaged in UN Convention on The Rights of the Child – Mongolian Development Center.
  • 1994: Arrived in Mongolia, marking the beginning of a prolific career in development and tourism.
  • 1992: Awarded a scholarship to attend Close Up Foundation in Washington D.C. for intensive studies in US Government.

OVERSEAS ACADEMICS & CERTIFICATES

• 2023 NYU|TISCH & YellowBrick’s Film/TV Industry Essentials (backed by 20+ years of experience) Click to Access Certificate
• 2023 Digital Marketing MasterClass (refresher program, already have 20+ years of experience)
• 2010 National Geographic Society D.C. Geotourism Ambassador Training Click to Access Certificate
• 1995-2000 Mongolia-based academic studies & thesis on the Impacts that Linguistics/Semantics have on Social Economic Development (Communications/Psychology/Industries/Public-Private Sectors) Click to Access Verification Letter
• 1993 High School diploma