Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Proficiencies
Languages
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Susan Yawn

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished travel professional with a proven track record at enhancing team productivity and providing exceptional service to clients, both internal and external. Skilled in Sabre and adept at mentoring; showcases adaptability and critical thinking, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer service experience.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialized Travel Counselor

Amex GBT
07.2018 - Current

2021 to present First Desk

2018-2020 Ovation Titanium Desk


Provide unparalleled "white glove" service to top tier VIP travelers from valued corporate accounts.

Channels:

Telephonic, Salesforce email and chat, GTR

GDS:

Sabre, Apollo, Galileo

Additionally, I am the evening SME; answering agent questions and assisting with faring, ticketing, and exchanges.



Operations Supervisor

ADTRAV
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.

Operations Supervisor

BCD Travel - Onsite at Apple Computers
11.2010 - 07.2015
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Contributed to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Skills

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Mentoring and training
  • Time management and attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Superlative Sabre skills

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Circle of Excellence BCD Travel 2014
  • Zero Complaints/Customer Service Issues/Payouts during my time with AmexGBT and Adtrav.
  • Exceedingly high productivity and low error ratio during all tenures as an agent or working supervisor.

Proficiencies

Sabre

Apollo

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Specialized Travel Counselor

Amex GBT
07.2018 - Current

Operations Supervisor

ADTRAV
07.2015 - 07.2018

Operations Supervisor

BCD Travel - Onsite at Apple Computers
11.2010 - 07.2015

No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science

Sam Houston State University
Susan Yawn