To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my organizational skills, extensive work experience and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lunch Aide/Class Assistant
Hillview Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2021
Escort children from classroom to lunch room and recess
Maintain orderly environment for milk distribution and food lines
Ensure children play safely and follow rules
Assist teacher with classroom duties and special projects
Volunteer for special events assistance
International Travel Counselor
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
05.2003 - 05.2009
Coordinated international travel arrangements for corporate travelers
Assisted top advisory board doctors, moderators and speakers with presentation engagements
Applied strong communications skills to address all customer service needs of client
Generated company policy travel authorization forms
Branch Supervisor
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
05.1997 - 05.2003
Supervised, trained and conducted service coaching for 30 direct reports
Maintained negotiated fares and rates with airline, hotel, car rental and limo companies
Presented statistics to executives at quarterly meetings and weekly company meetings
Placement Specialist
Colby Personnel
10.1996 - 05.1997
Recruited local travel agents for available positions
Sourced candidates and conducted interviews for placement
Negotiated salaries and placement fees
Maintained database of all candidates and employers
Client Services Manager
Carlson Wagonlit/Ultimate Travel
10.1996 - 05.1997
Provided consultative reports for all quarterly client reviews
Project leader for implementation of assigned new client business
Managed the Corporate, Leisure and Group departments with 15 direct reports
Developed new policies and procedures to accommodate business expansion
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pace University
Pleasantville, New York
12.1997
Certified -
McGregor School for Travel Agents
White Plains, New York
06.1987
Skills
Proficient with Sabre
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Fluent in Italian; conversational Spanish
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Lunch Aide/Class Assistant
Hillview Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2021
International Travel Counselor
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
05.2003 - 05.2009
Branch Supervisor
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
05.1997 - 05.2003
Placement Specialist
Colby Personnel
10.1996 - 05.1997
Client Services Manager
Carlson Wagonlit/Ultimate Travel
10.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pace University
Certified -
McGregor School for Travel Agents
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