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Michael Hackett

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Resourceful Travel Consultant passionate about providing dream experiences in all travel. Strong research background and love of all things travel. Extensive career in hospitality working with clients pursuing unique vacation adventures. Corporate Travel Consultant with laser-like focus on marketing and providing customer satisfaction. Exceptional scheduler with expertise in time management. Career success in travel and hospitality for private, global and corporate customers.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Consultant

American Express
04.1998 - 07.2023
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
  • Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
  • Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
  • Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
  • Completed accurate reservations for American Express card holders of Platinum ,Centurion, leisure, corporate,business travelers,including group bookings at point of sale.
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
  • Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, politicians and business executives.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Collegiate At University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg Canada
07.1984

Skills

  • Travel Arrangements
  • Travel Research
  • Executive Travel
  • Global Destinations
  • Special Needs Travelers
  • Documentation Preparation
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Company Guidelines and Procedures
  • Extensive Knowledge in the use of Sabre, Encore, Saturn,Excel
  • High Volume Environments

Timeline

Travel Consultant

American Express
04.1998 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

The Collegiate At University of Winnipeg
Michael Hackett