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Florence Joseph

Florence Joseph

Miami,FL

Summary

Diligent Corporate Travel Consultant specializing in complex international itineraries and business travel. Fantastic attention to detail and organization with talent for working quickly and staying effective.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Travel Consultant

World Travel Inc.
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed complex international travel arrangements, ensuring smooth and seamless experiences for business travelers.
  • Sabre used
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized travel itineraries and recommendations based on individual preferences

Crew Travel Consultant

Total Travel Marine
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed complex international flights for cruise crew members by using Seama and air and sea fares
  • Amadeus used.

Medical Travel Agent

Commercial Medical Escorts, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Booked mostly international flights for medical escorts and patients.
  • Increased client satisfaction by creating customized travel itineraries tailored to individual preferences and needs.
  • Sabre used
  • Temp position

Corporate Travel Consultant

FCM Travel
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Determining travel needs, managed domestic and international flights and hotels using corporate rates, and arranging ground transportation including rail, exchanges and refunds
  • Sabre used.
  • Booked transportation and coordinated schedules for conferences and meetings.

Corporate Travel Consultant

Crystal Cruises
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Managed international and domestic flights, hotels by using corporate rates, arranging ground transportation including rail, exchanges and refunds
  • Sabre used.

Crew Travel Consultant

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed mostly international flights by using seaman, air and sea fares for cruise crew members
  • Amadeus used.
  • Temp position

Airline Reservation Agent

Qatar Airways
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing airline reservations and ticket purchases.
  • Streamlined reservation processes for quicker response times and improved customer experiences.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website, improving overall user experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Amadeus used
  • Part time position

Travel Coordinator

La Conciergerie HT
07.2010 - 07.2014
  • Organize vacation and travel packages for clients, handled government travel
  • Sabre used.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing and organizing travel itineraries.
  • Monitored travel arrangements closely to proactively handle potential disruptions or changes in plans.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and anticipating client needs.
  • Assisted travelers in obtaining necessary visas and other documentation required for international trips.

Flight Attendant

American Airlines
09.1998 - 06.2010
  • Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing exceptional in-flight service and addressing individual needs
  • Ensured timely departures by assisting with boarding procedures and efficiently stowing luggage
  • Maintained safe cabin environment by conducting pre-flight safety checks and adhering to FAA regulations

Volunteer

Doctors Without Borders
01.2010 - 03.2010
  • Enabled effective communication between doctors and patients with limited English proficiency by interpreting medical appointments accurately.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.

Flight Attendant

United Airlines
09.1991 - 06.1996
  • Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing exceptional in-flight service and addressing individual needs.
  • Ensured timely departures by assisting with boarding procedures and efficiently stowing luggage.
  • Maintained safe cabin environment by conducting pre-flight safety checks and adhering to FAA regulations.

Education

Certification - Tourism and Travel Services Management

Echols Travel Schools
Chicago, IL

Business Administration and Management -

Northwestern Business College
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

Bowen High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Travel Management
  • Customer Service
  • Concur
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE)
  • Team collaboration
  • Corporate travel policies expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills
  • Hotel Accommodations

Certification

Travel and Tourism

Languages

Creole
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Corporate Travel Consultant

World Travel Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Medical Travel Agent

Commercial Medical Escorts, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2019

Crew Travel Consultant

Total Travel Marine
02.2019 - 03.2020

Corporate Travel Consultant

FCM Travel
06.2017 - 01.2019

Corporate Travel Consultant

Crystal Cruises
02.2016 - 09.2016

Crew Travel Consultant

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
10.2015 - 02.2016

Airline Reservation Agent

Qatar Airways
08.2014 - 10.2015

Travel Coordinator

La Conciergerie HT
07.2010 - 07.2014

Volunteer

Doctors Without Borders
01.2010 - 03.2010

Flight Attendant

American Airlines
09.1998 - 06.2010

Flight Attendant

United Airlines
09.1991 - 06.1996

Certification - Tourism and Travel Services Management

Echols Travel Schools

Business Administration and Management -

Northwestern Business College

High School Diploma -

Bowen High School
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