Hi, I’m
David Hartley
Gig Harbor
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Travel Consultant with extensive experience at Altour, adept at leveraging Global Distribution Systems to optimize travel arrangements. Proven track record in client relations and travel policy compliance, ensuring tailored itineraries that meet both budget and schedule requirements. Skilled in creative problem-solving, delivering exceptional service to VIP clients while adhering to industry regulations.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Altour
Corporate Travel Consultant
05.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Utilized the TravelPort+ Global Distribution System (GDS) to create domestic and international reservations for corporate and government clients.
- Ensured that air, hotel, car rental, and rail were within client policies.
- For government travel, ensure reservations meet per diem and adhere to the guidelines of the Fly America Act (FAA) and Open Skies agreements.
- Handled VIP clients with care and courtesy. Ensuring the accuracy of all reservations.
- Ensured all reservations were built within client parameters, with a focus on both cost and schedule requirements.
- Created detailed itineraries for business trips, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation.
- Tracked client travel preferences and history to provide tailored travel advice.
- Booked transportation and hotel reservations using computer or telephone.
- Stayed up to date on travel industry, policies and restrictions.
Amex GBT
Corporate Travel Consultant
12.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Utilized Sabre and Apollo systems to create domestic and international reservations for corporate and government clients.
- Ensured that air, hotel, car rental, and rail were within client policies.
- For government travel, ensure reservations meet per diem and adhere to the guidelines of the Fly America Act (FAA) and Open Skies agreements.
- Handled VIP clients with care and courtesy. Ensuring the accuracy of all reservations.
- Ensured all reservations were built within client parameters, with a focus on both cost and schedule requirements.
- Created detailed itineraries for business trips, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation.
- Tracked client travel preferences and history to provide tailored travel advice.
- Booked transportation and hotel reservations using computer or telephone.
- Stayed up to date on travel industry, policies and restrictions.
BCD Travel
Corporate Travel Consultant
12.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Utilized the Sabre system to create domestic and international reservations for corporate and government clients.
- Ensured that air, hotel, car rental, and rail were within client policies.
- For government travel, ensure reservations meet per diem and adhere to the guidelines of the Fly America Act (FAA) and Open Skies agreements.
- Handled VIP clients with care and courtesy. Ensuring the accuracy of all reservations.
- Ensured all reservations were built within client parameters, with a focus on both cost and schedule requirements.
- Created detailed itineraries for business trips, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation.
- Tracked client travel preferences and history to provide tailored travel advice.
- Booked transportation and hotel reservations using computer or telephone.
- Stayed up to date on travel industry, policies and restrictions.
Education
University of Puget SoundTacoma
Master of Arts from Education
09-2008
Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Client Relations
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Travel policy compliance
- Global Distribution System
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Travel Consultant
Altour
05.2024 - 05.2025
Corporate Travel Consultant
Amex GBT
12.2022 - 05.2024
Corporate Travel Consultant
BCD Travel
12.2018 - 03.2020
University of Puget Sound
Master of Arts from Education
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