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Lynda Macias Jean

Tempe,Arizona

Summary

Multilingual travel agent successful in building long lasting client relationships and Self-motivated Entrepreneur skilled in business planning and culture development with excellent communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Advisor

Club Med
Tempe, AZ
10.2012 - 02.2024
  • Supported colleagues by providing assistance with translations as needed.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
  • Provided detailed customer service support in both languages.
  • Assisted customers in French and English with inquiries, complaints and requests for information.
  • Translated documents from French to English as needed.
  • Explained product features clearly so that customers could make informed decisions.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of airline regulations concerning ticketing procedures and restrictions.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering accurate travel itinerary and knowledge to drive business development.
  • Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Provided detailed information about destinations such as climate conditions or points of interest at requested locations.
  • Ensured all reservations were accurately documented in agency's system prior to client departure date.
  • Processed payments from clients via credit cards.
  • Planned special events such as honeymoons or destination weddings.
  • Provided travel information to customers and answered questions regarding passports, visas, transportation, accommodation, and tour packages.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers including airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators to secure discounted rates for customers.
  • Advised customers on necessary documents needed for international travel such as passport applications or visa requirements.
  • Organized flights, insurance, and accommodations for travelers according to their preferences.

Distribution Specialist

CompuPay
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - 09.2012
  • Prepared shipping documents and ensured accuracy of information.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Operated printing press to produce printed materials, including payroll checks, tax documents, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management

Devry University
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Administrative tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Salesforce CRM system expert
  • Proficient in Travefy
  • Bilingual French and Creole
  • Document Translation

Certification

  • Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)
  • Travel Agent Education Certification (TAEC)
  • Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) (CLIA)

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel Advisor

Club Med
10.2012 - 02.2024

Distribution Specialist

CompuPay
09.2008 - 09.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management

Devry University
Lynda Macias Jean