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Jessica Zayas

Davenport,FL

Summary

Professional with strength in Customer Service , Problem Solving and Customer Satisfaction . Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging customers and knowledge to promote capital gain for customer and employer to both profit . Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Passenger Service Agent

Swissport International
06.2023 - Current

• Operate computerized to handle ticketing and check-ins for domestic and international flights.

• Boarded passengers, closed aircraft doors and pulled jet bridge to prepare for departure.

• Worked with personnel in gate area by verifying passenger documents before boarding aircraft.

• Collected baggage charges and accepted baggage for check in.

• Assessed passenger’s needs and abilities to deploy correct mobility equipment.

• Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.

• Assisted special needs passengers and unaccompanied minors, driving seamless airport experience.

• Greeted passengers and provided boarding instructions.

• Keyed passenger information into ticketing reservation system to process boarding passes.

• Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes, delays and cancellations.

• Tagged baggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.

Travel Agent

Good Quality Travel
05.2020 - 06.2023
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed promotional materials for travel packages to market hot destinations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
  • Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
  • Communicated benefits and information regarding international travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.

Travel Agent

Hectours International
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Travel Planner to any destination worldwide.
  • Book all kinds of packages, car rental, hotels, and cruises
  • Designing and developing a tour.
  • Determining an itinerary, arranging for tour escorts.
  • Making travel and accommodation reservations.
  • Offering face to face and telephone advice to customers.
  • Quoting holidays and converting these to bookings.
  • Maximizing sales and customer holiday experience by suggesting upgrades.
  • Offering excellent customer service, dealing with complaints in a calm and diplomatic manner.
  • Keeping product and brand knowledge up to date whilst having in-depth knowledge of the company's brochures and destinations.
  • Working to sales targets.

Travel Agent

Pack & Go Travel And Tours
02.2007 - 02.2011
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted market research to investigate potential new travel destinations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
  • Generated reports on travel trends and customer feedback to inform business goals.
  • Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
  • Researched and kept abreast of new travel destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants to increase services offered.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Travel Planner to any destination worldwide.
  • Book all kinds of packages, car rental, hotels, and cruises.
  • Recruiting, training and supervising staff
  • Managing budgets
  • Providing advice about visas or passports
  • Maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints
  • Selling holidays and insurance
  • Meeting profit or sales targets
  • Preparing promotional materials and displays.

Travel Agent

Lorraine Travel And Tours
09.2002 - 05.2007
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted market research to investigate potential new travel destinations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
  • Generated reports on travel trends and customer feedback to inform business goals.
  • Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
  • Researched and kept abreast of new travel destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants to increase services offered.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Travel Planner to any destination worldwide.
  • Book all kinds of packages, car rental, hotels, and cruises.
  • Recruiting, training and supervising staff
  • Managing budgets
  • Providing advice about visas or passports
  • Maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints
  • Selling holidays and insurance
  • Meeting profit or sales targets
  • Preparing promotional materials and displays.

Travel Agent

Bithorn Travel Corp
04.1998 - 01.2002
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted market research to investigate potential new travel destinations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
  • Generated reports on travel trends and customer feedback to inform business goals.
  • Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
  • Researched and kept abreast of new travel destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants to increase services offered.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Travel Planner to any destination worldwide.
  • Book all kinds of packages, car rental, hotels, and cruises.
  • Recruiting, training and supervising staff
  • Managing budgets
  • Providing advice about visas or passports
  • Maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints
  • Selling holidays and insurance
  • Meeting profit or sales targets
  • Preparing promotional materials and displays.

Education

BBA - Tourism And Travel Management

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR
06.1998

GED -

Carmen Belen Veiga
Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico
05.1992

Skills

  • Reservations
  • Sales expertise
  • Public Announcements
  • Cash Management
  • Ticketing
  • Boarding gate procedures
  • Reservation Processing
  • Customer Service Management
  • Check-in processes
  • Speak English and Spanish languaje
  • Passenger Assistance
  • SABRE System

Timeline

Passenger Service Agent

Swissport International
06.2023 - Current

Travel Agent

Good Quality Travel
05.2020 - 06.2023

Travel Agent

Hectours International
04.2015 - 07.2018

Travel Agent

Pack & Go Travel And Tours
02.2007 - 02.2011

Travel Agent

Lorraine Travel And Tours
09.2002 - 05.2007

Travel Agent

Bithorn Travel Corp
04.1998 - 01.2002

BBA - Tourism And Travel Management

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

GED -

Carmen Belen Veiga
Jessica Zayas