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Leanne N. Lefave

Novi,MI

Summary

  • Skilled and goal-oriented professional with demonstrated success meeting complex requirements and supporting a broad range of operations to excel in a Corporate Travel Consultant capacity.
  • Corporate Travel Capabilities: Possesses expertise in strategic partnership identification and development event planning and travel coordination. Key skills include time management organization, written and verbal communication.
  • Communication & Presentation: Dedicated customer support representative motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Proven ability to establish rapport and exceed sales quotas. Reliable and driven, with strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Computers & Administration: Proficiencies include MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Avaya, Concur and Adobe Connect with proven ability to interface with airline GDS systems Sabre and World Span. Recent experience on Apollo and Amadeus. After Hours, Complex International Itineraries, Virtual Environment, Government Travel experience.
  • Key Strengths: Dedication to clarity and consistency. Highly organized; able to maintain an exceptional rate of productivity, accuracy, and efficiency within dynamic environments. Talent for forging relationships with colleagues, clients, and leadership to facilitate seamless operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Travel Consultant

ADTRAV Travel
07.2024 - Current
  • Book and ticket air travel for groups up to 4000 travelers, which includes organizing manifests, booking, ticketing, reporting, and making changes as needed.
  • Organize groups travel for corporate incentive, leisure and government clients.
  • Book and issue airline reservations through Sabre GDS.
  • Managed complex group travel logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.

Corporate Travel Consultant

Travel Leaders Group
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Corporate travel planning working from a home-based office.
  • Utilized Sabre for pricing and booking both Domestic and International travel.
  • Provided travel consulting via phone, email and chat while securing the lowest fares in a timely manner. Business travel which included air, car, hotel, rail, and ground transportation.
  • Quoting and booking the travel needs in line with their corporate travel policy. Supporting traveler requests via Chat platform and agent desktop tool which is GDS agnostic. Assisted with new reservations, changes, Government accounts, and broad support questions.
  • Followed applicable guidelines around Federal and State travel requirements, including the Fly America Act.
  • VIP Travel, University Travel – both domestic and international.

Paralegal

Jonca Law Group, P.C.
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Provided continual and enthusiastic support in legal and administrative tasks for a personal injury legal firm.
  • Aided attorneys with pre-hearing case preparation, drafted client correspondence, and interacted with clients frequently, through phone calls and emails.
  • Conducted extensive legal research utilizing online resources such as Pacer and Lexis.
  • Attained essential medical records from providers and followed through from initiation to completion of multiple cases, including 1st and 3rd party auto cases, bankruptcy, and social security disability cases.

Corporate Travel Consultant

Meridian Automotive, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Booked air, hotel, car, and limousine using Sabre GDS. Modified air reservations and booked complex international itineraries for employees and associates.
  • Communicated daily with airlines on behalf of travelers concerning schedule changes and conducted conference calls to include the traveler as needed.
  • Successfully contributed to minimizing company costs due to thorough research of air, hotel, and car rental options. Credit card reconciliations, expense reports and VIP services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, Marketing

Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2016

Travel Agent Certificate - undefined

Travel Education Institute
Warren, MI
01.1990

Timeline

Group Travel Consultant

ADTRAV Travel
07.2024 - Current

Corporate Travel Consultant

Travel Leaders Group
01.2013 - 01.2024

Paralegal

Jonca Law Group, P.C.
01.2009 - 01.2013

Corporate Travel Consultant

Meridian Automotive, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009

Travel Agent Certificate - undefined

Travel Education Institute

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, Marketing

Baker College

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