Highly driven, self-motivated individual with a proven track record in high-pressure environments, including three deployments with the United States Army and pivotal roles at Costco Travel. Excelled in leadership, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, seamlessly blending analytical prowess with strong PC skills. Demonstrated exceptional ability to meet tight deadlines, ensuring operational excellence and superior team readiness.
The Reservation Support Escalation Specialist works closely with members to offer support and find solutions for their in-travel needs. This includes everything from missed flights, relocations, and schedule changes. Works closely with internal departments and suppliers to support positive resolutions. Works back-office queues to support the business.
• Answers calls to assist members with in-travel issues.
• Contacts members regarding hotel renovations and assists with relocations.
• Works air schedule queue including contacting members with schedule changes and options.
• Works reservations support queues.
• Processes requests for refunds and charges pre-travel.
• Handles complaints in the best interest of both the member and the company.
• Processes and works projects and reports as assigned.
• Communicates with members verbally and in writing regarding various aspects of their reservation.
● Served in numerous leadership positions throughout Three (3) deployments in Iraq.
● Mentored Rangers, ensuring a high level of readiness, training, and positive work-life balance.
● Responsible for overseeing supply chain logistics for a platoon of fifty soldiers.
● Troop Commander of a Stryker vehicle.
● Provided timely written, and oral performance evaluations to Rangers under my supervision.
● Granted a Secret Security clearance, maintaining confidential and proprietary information for several years.
● Four years leadership and combat service in US Army Special Operations
● Outstanding analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
● Trained in conflict resolution and highly effective in stressful situations
● Adaptable and tolerant with the ability to pick up on new tasks quickly
● Critical thinking, decision-making
● Capable of working independently and amongst a team environment
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with employees and management at all different levels
● Strong PC skills