Experienced Travel Professional with over 30 Years of experience in the Travel Industry. Seeking Upscale/VIP Vacation Specialist position. Transitioning back to Vacation Travel Position. 20 Years Vacation Specialist before VIP Corporate VIP travel specialist. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about meeting new people. Sales-oriented travel expert with excellent administrative skills and experience working for well-known agencies. Proven expertise in customer service. Seeking challenging position to provide exceptional service and quality obtained from years of hands-on experience in the travel industry.
CLIA Cruise Counselor
Responded positively to customers by making reservations for business travelers accurately and efficiently, aiming to complete the transaction at the point of sale.
Complete any service requests and sell related products such as car hire, hotels & transfers for Bank of America and Cisco accounts.
Made the customer aware of their company travel policy, and communicate this to ensure adherence.
Completed after call work, finalizing the traveler's itinerary.
Ensured customer traveler profiles and details are accurate; build & maintained.
Make recommendations for improvement to processes, technical or otherwise, to ensure maximum quality and efficiency.
Undertake self-development and training to enhance skills to ensure achievement of both personal and business goals.
Developed a solid understanding of the corporate travel industry, and the key drivers for customers.
Provided unsurpassed service by understanding, anticipating, and exceeding their expectations.
Acted with integrity and confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Booked travel tickets, including air, rail, hotel, car and alternate ground transportation.
Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Provided Luxury travel options for Cruise & Tours.
Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel arrangements.
Discussed benefits of and information regarding travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates, which increased repeat business
Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, politicians, and business executives.
Resolved service-related problems in timely manner.
Verified that personal and payment information on guest accounts was accurate and complete.
Increased hotel revenue, profits and market share through booking preferred suppliers
Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best travel offerings for Vacation Travel
Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
Maintained operational proficient in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
Discussed benefits of and information regarding travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates, which increased repeat business
Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations
Certification / Specialist - Certified CLIA Cruise Counselor
Certified Signature Travel Network Specialist - Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Hyatt, Majestic Resorts, Melia Resorts Specialist , Disney World/Cruise/Land Master - Azamara - Celebrity - Princess and Cunard - Universal Studios- Sandals - Holland America - Grand Cayman -Sol - Super Clubs - Palace Resorts - Club Med - Dive Packages – Dude Ranches- Rail Europe – Safaris – Custom FIT Travel. Honeymoons/Weddings, Spa & Golf packages. Hosted Travel Advisor with Luxury Travel Expo and Global Travel Market Place. Hosted Adventure Fam, Belize Tourist Board top 7 of 100 agents prize.
Destination Specialist: St, Kitts, Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas & Out Islands, Grand Cayman, Florida Keys, Mexico, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Aruba, Japan,
Hong Kong Germany, Scotland, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Hawaii, Belize. Certified Scuba Diver.
Destinations personally experienced: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Rome, Barcelona, Sicily, Palma, and Tunis. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver Canada. Eastern and Western Caribbean Islands. Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize. Alaska and Hawaii.
Certification / Specialist - Certified CLIA Cruise Counselor
Certified Signature Travel Network Specialist - Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Hyatt, Majestic Resorts, Melia Resorts Specialist , Disney World/Cruise/Land Master - Azamara - Celebrity - Princess and Cunard - Universal Studios- Sandals - Holland America - Grand Cayman -Sol - Super Clubs - Palace Resorts - Club Med - Dive Packages – Dude Ranches- Rail Europe – Safaris – Custom FIT Travel. Honeymoons/Weddings, Spa & Golf packages. Hosted Travel Advisor with Luxury Travel Expo and Global Travel Market Place. Hosted Adventure Fam, Belize Tourist Board top 7 of 100 agents prize.
Destination Specialist: St, Kitts, Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas & Out Islands, Grand Cayman, Florida Keys, Mexico, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Aruba, Japan,
Hong Kong Germany, Scotland, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Hawaii, Belize. Certified Scuba Diver.
Destinations personally experienced: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Rome, Barcelona, Sicily, Palma, and Tunis. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver Canada. Eastern and Western Caribbean Islands. Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize. Alaska and Hawaii.