Travel Counselor specializing in customer service and effective issue resolution. Demonstrated success in fostering relationships and streamlining booking processes to enhance traveler satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Counselor
American Express Global Business Travel
Halethorpe
01.2019 - 12.2024
Booked plane, train, car, and limo reservations for business travelers as an independent contractor.
Acted as liaison between company, airlines, and passengers to resolve issues during flight disruptions.
Managed customer inquiries and provided timely solutions for travel-related problems.
Coordinated arrangements in response to inclement weather and flight cancellations.
Facilitated smooth communication among stakeholders to ensure travel efficiency.
Addressed passenger concerns promptly to maintain high service standards.
Optimized booking processes to enhance traveler experience.
Monitored travel itineraries to adjust reservations as needed.
Travel Arranger
US Embassy
Monrovia
04.2014 - 07.2016
Company Overview: Monrovia, Liberia
Handled all travel arrangements for the US embassy, including visas, plane tickets, and hotels bookings.
Provided quotes and executed policy changes for government travel.
Handled customer complaints, inquiries, and built productive relationships.
Prepared Travel authorizations and vouchers using the E2 travel Solutions system.
Monrovia, Liberia
Government Travel Consultant/Lead agent/Supervisor
Potomac Falls Travel
Bethesda
10.2005 - 02.2012
Company Overview: Bethesda, MD 20814/Bethesda Naval Hospital
Managed a high-volume workload within a deadline driven environment.
Resolved an average of 550 inquiries in any given month.
Handled incoming calls from customers requesting air, train, hotel and car reservations.
Bethesda, MD 20814/Bethesda Naval Hospital
Education
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
The Training Center
Dearborn, MI
09.1997
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology/Management
University of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
07.1987
Skills
Customer service commitment
Relationship building
Issue resolution
Customer loyalty cultivation
Goal setting and strategy development
Stakeholder engagement
Team management
Diverse team organization
Communication promotion
Motivational leadership
Accomplishments
Results oriented and committed to success
Maintains strong client relationships
Works courteously and tactfully with individuals
Meets deadlines and is well-organized
Self-motivated and makes decisions under stress
Project oriented and completes tasks
Knowledge of government travel procedures
Communicates effectively with diverse customers
Knowledge in clerical and administrative procedures
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Maintains personnel records and prepares reports
Ensures accuracy of accounting data
Operates personal computers and office equipment
Processes receipts of public money
Determines transportation entitlements for employees
Training
Training in Microsoft Office Suite
Training in Sabre and Apollo reservation systems
Training in office procedures
Personal Information
Total Experience: 15 plus years as a Travel Specialist
Timeline
Travel Counselor
American Express Global Business Travel
01.2019 - 12.2024
Travel Arranger
US Embassy
04.2014 - 07.2016
Government Travel Consultant/Lead agent/Supervisor
Regional Manager, Business Development at American Express Global Business TravelRegional Manager, Business Development at American Express Global Business Travel