Theme Park Travel Specialist

Theme Park Travel Specialist

 Hello everyone! Adam Richey is my name, and I operate Big Screen Big World Travel as an entertainment travel specialist. Whether it’s film & TV travel or more theater and music-related, I know how to get you there! Additional niche services that our company provides exceptional knowledge and care for are theme park travelers. Travel has always aligned with my greatest passions, and I stay constantly updated on the latest and greatest attractions at theme parks around the globe. Disney is not the only destination in reference to my experience in the world of theme park travel. My best friend and I closely follow news about roller coasters and amusement parks around the world; I know about the latest and greatest as it’s happening . We have personally been to Kings Island, Universal Studios, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens and Cedar Point on multiple occasions. The guaranteed fun and memories of those trips was in large part due to our preparation and knowing when best to visit the parks. I have mastered finding the best time for pricing and best time for special events, and theme parks are almost always a go-to option for groups. Disney resort? A lakefront hotel while you visit Cedar Point? What if you want to explore an international theme park like Universal Studios Japan? Europe and Asia have some of the finest and most jaw-dropping thrill rides for kids and adults alike. Whatever a client is thinking, I will work to make it happen!

My educational and occupational backgrounds greatly contribute to what I can do at Big Screen Big World Travel. I earned an Associate of Arts degree at Ashford University in Organizational Management in 2014 before going on to Western Governors University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in I.T. Management for Business in 2018. I have always been a detail-oriented and meticulous person along with my time management skills, but those attributes were kicked into high gear as I navigating online courses to gain my degrees. Punctuation and written communication will also never be an issue. I am a former Spell Bowl champion in high school, and English was a close 2nd favorite in school. Occupational experience comes from an ideal mix of customer service (20+ years), sales (12+ years), operations management (8+ years), PC literacy (20+ years), marketing (8+ years), advertising (8+ years), data analysis (12+ years), data entry (12+ years), fraud detection (10+ years), and time management (16+ years). Though this will be a new adventure in terms of my career industry, I have an unparalleled passion for not just customer service, but building long-lasting relationships with people that will become family by the time everything is done. Sales is another element that I truly enjoy, and my approach is to NEVER pressure someone but try reach a point where we both completely understand each other and the expectations / deliverable results. I have also earned sales achievements with multiple organizations before launching Big Screen Big World Travel. Foundever, Alorica, Family Dollar, Movie Gallery, and HH Gregg have all recognized me for sales achievements. Honesty, active listening, knowledge, and empathy are my behavioral pillars. I am more than happy to laugh, cry, and shout with excitement right along with a person.

A BIT ABOUT ME

I’m a current resident of Lyman, South Carolina since October 2018 after living in central Indiana most of my life. I can unfortunately assure you that my hometown of Kokomo is nothing like the Beach Boys song, but it does have some nice things to do and certainly a lot of character. My love of all things entertainment when it relates to film, TV, theater and music expands to a multitude of genres. It can span from classics of the 60’s and 70’s to modern hits of today when it comes to my tastes. Professional wrestling hooked me at a young age, and I’m still a fan but not quite as much now. Still some of my favorite memories are of WWE Wrestlemania 22 at the Rosemont Horizon and Ring of Honor in Chicago with my best friend. Seth Rollins, Gunther, The Usos and Asuka are some of my favorites of today. Hobbies outside of those things are more tame than some may enjoy, as you will never see me go bungee jumping or sky diving. I do, however, embrace some excitement when traveling to new places and experiencing certain new things like cuisine and cultural pastimes. Animals will always hold a special place in my heart since I’ve known them since I was a baby. I have owned dogs, cats, lizards, turtles, fish, hamsters, gerbils, Guinea pigs, cockatiels, parakeets, lovebirds, an African gray parrot and even a pot-bellied pit that once saved our home during a fire. The roster of pets is much smaller and more manageable now. Charlie is my spoiled rotten Maine Coon mix, and he is clearly the king of the castle. Zeus and Bob are our Guinea pigs.