Bahar Schmidt
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly experienced Luxury VIP Travel Advisor with a proven track record in curating exceptional luxury travel experiences and managing global events. Specializing in Luxury Travel and Global Events, I am dedicated to providing discerning clients with unparalleled service, leveraging extensive industry knowledge and a network of luxury brand hotel relationships. Commitment to excellence and 24/7 availability ensures clients' needs are met with the utmost care and attention.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
EXV Travel Services
01.2022 - Current
- Established EXV Travel Services, a prestigious travel agency specializing in high-end, high-touch VIP travel, with expertise in luxury travel and global events
- Providing discerning clients with exceptional luxury travel experiences and overseeing global events
- Available for travel and on-call 24/7 to ensure clients' needs are met
- Leveraging outstanding relationships with major luxury brand hotels globally to enhance clients' experiences
- Overseeing all aspects of the business, from strategy development to client satisfaction.
Founder
Eluxit Travel
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Established and led Eluxit Travel, a pioneering web-based online platform specializing in luxury travel resale, with a focus on global events
- Transformed the luxury travel resale market, providing clients with unique, high-end travel opportunities for global events
- Leveraged exceptional relationships with luxury brand hotels to offer exclusive accommodations
- Oversaw all aspects of the business, from strategy development to user experience design
- Recognized in Forbes Magazine, CNN Online, and other media outlets as a prominent luxury travel advisor
- Founder and CEO
Roi Travel at Altour
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Established and led a prestigious travel agency specializing in high-end, high-touch VIP travel, corporate travel, entertainment travel, and global events
- With offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York
- Available for travel and on-call 24/7 to ensure clients' needs are met
- Cultivated outstanding relationships with major luxury brand hotels globally, providing exclusive benefits to clients
- Provided exceptional travel experiences for discerning clients and managed global event logistics
- Managed complex itineraries and delivered seamless travel and event solutions
- Team Leader Entertainment and VIP Travel
Flight Centre
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led a team specializing in entertainment, VIP travel arrangements, and global events
- Orchestrated seamless travel experiences for high-profile clients attending global events
- Coordinated complex itineraries and ensured client satisfaction
- Team Leader Corporate Travel
Flight Centre
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led and managed a team in handling corporate travel arrangements and global corporate events
- Ensured smooth coordination of business travel itineraries for clients
- Provided personalized corporate travel and event solutions.
Lead Travel Agent and Team Leader
Flight Centre
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Led a team of travel agents in providing exceptional service for luxury travelers and global events
- Assisted clients in planning and booking luxury travel experiences and global event attendance
- Managed complex itineraries and ensured client satisfaction.
Agent Senator
Leisure Travel
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Assisted clients in planning luxury vacations and global leisure events
- Provided personalized travel recommendations for luxury travelers
- Managed bookings and ensured a seamless travel experience for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
BBS12
Hannover Germany03.1992
Skills
- Proficient in Sabre and Apollo Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
- Highly organized with expertise in Google Docs, spreadsheets, and calendar management
Timeline
Founder
EXV Travel Services
01.2022 - Current
Founder
Eluxit Travel
01.2019 - 01.2023
Roi Travel at Altour
01.2008 - 01.2019
Flight Centre
01.2006 - 01.2008
Flight Centre
01.2004 - 01.2006
Lead Travel Agent and Team Leader
Flight Centre
01.2002 - 01.2004
Agent Senator
Leisure Travel
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
BBS12
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