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Vy Nguyen

Vy Nguyen

North Little Rock,AR

Summary

Dynamic travel consultant with extensive experience in creating tailored travel itineraries, managing bookings, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapt to evolving client needs, and consistently deliver outstanding results. Expertise in customer service and problem-solving, complemented by a commitment to staying informed about the latest travel trends and regulations. Passionate about enhancing the travel experience through personalized service and attention to detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Travel Consultant

Aurora Travel & DMC
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
06.2024 - 05.2025

Focusing on Series, GIT

  • Assisted German-speaking budget agents in managing client inquiries.
  • Supported clients in creating realistic travel budgets and developing corresponding travel packages.
  • Collaborated with internal departments, including contracting and reservation teams, to address room rate issues and resolve challenges.
  • Aided in resolving unexpected travel disruptions, such as flight cancellations and hotel reservation problems.
  • Provided tailored recommendations to enhance customer travel experiences.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Managed ticket issuance, re-issuance, and fare recalculations.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on new products and government travel policies.

Achievement:

  • Managed operations for three groups monthly during peak season and one group during off-peak season.

Leisure Consultant

Trails of Indochina Ltd.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
04.2022 - 03.2024

Focusing on FIT in wholesale agents with tailor-made tours for high-end customers

  • Oversaw management of European sensitive agents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Engaged with past agents to rebuild and enhance collaborative relationships following pandemic challenges.
  • Provided consulting on engaging trip alternatives while customers were on-site.
  • Collaborated with local vendors to curate unique travel packages, improving client satisfaction rates.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms and conditions.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Academic Admin

AMEC EDU CO, LTD
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Performing academic tasks
  • Receiving student information
  • Organizing class arrangements
  • Monitoring the activities of the classes
  • Updating teaching and learning schedules for teachers and students
  • Checking school supplies, stationery, updates, and supplements when needed
  • Scheduling teaching assistants to support students in closely reviewing their knowledge gaps
  • Monitoring and regularly reporting on students' abilities and attending classes (when assigned)
  • Assisting in preparing entrance exams
  • Support in processing students' documents from the study abroad consultant
  • Supporting the marketing department to process academic documents for communication in German language teaching and learning
  • Participating in the preparation for events such as: Clubs, seminars, exchanges, and extracurricular activities at the center
  • Participating in welcoming and seeing off students, seeing off-flight crews
  • Performing other administrative and office tasks within the assigned scope

German Travel Consultant

Trails of Indochina Ltd.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05.2018 - 05.2020

Focusing on FIT and direct clients
Duty and Skills:

  • Designed customized travel itineraries based on client preferences and budget constraints.
  • Managed client request intake to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
  • Developed tailored quotations and curated guest recommendations to meet specific client demands.
  • Monitored sales processes and collaborated with wholesale partners to drive increased booking conversions.
  • Engaged with operations and reservations departments to address and resolve client challenges as needed.

Achievement:

  • Achieved 2019 target from agents within the first six months.
  • Assisted customers with airport pickups during busy seasons. Provided informative tours to enhance visitor experiences. Supported team efforts in delivering exceptional service to clients.
  • Completed regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and procedures.

Experience:

  • Reorganized tour offerings and services in response to high demand, ensuring consistent rates for all clients.

Reservation Executive

Asia VN – Vido Group
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
10.2015 - 05.2018

Focusing on FIT and direct clients
Duty and Skills:

  • Analyzed and interpreted tour program information for enhanced understanding.
  • Arranged and listed services in programs to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with overseas partners to enhance collaboration.
  • Maintained effective communication and rapport with suppliers to support procurement processes.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints to support service excellence and improve client relationships.
  • Utilized visa application system to streamline processing and enhance user experience.
  • Engaged in product training sessions conducted by company during off-peak season.
  • Directed comprehensive service operations for series to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Achievement:

  • Managed processing of three distinct tour programs weekly.
  • Coordinated customer meetings to support business communication and collaboration.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of services throughout Vietnam.

Experience:

  • Reviewed and communicated cancellation policies to enhance customer understanding and satisfaction.
  • Led discussions on additional benefits for upgraded bookings to enhance customer value.

Tour Operation Executive

Inbound Asia Co. Ltd
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
08.2014 - 09.2015

Focusing on FIT and tailor-made tours for budget/ middle-class customers
Duty and Skills:

  • Assisted in booking transportation, hotel accommodations, car rentals, air tickets, and train services. Supported clients in arranging guided tours and travel itineraries. Facilitated seamless travel experiences for individuals and groups.
  • Coordinated visa entry arrangements and TRC services to facilitate seamless transitions for individuals and families. Delivered comprehensive support to clients navigating immigration requirements.
  • Assisted in quoting prices for suppliers. Supported procurement processes by managing supplier communications. Facilitated negotiations to secure favorable terms.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of services to guarantee quality standards for customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved issues arising during tour implementation to ensure seamless operations.

Achievement:

  • Managed tour processing operations three days per week.
  • Executed daily tour sales to enhance customer experiences.
  • Assisted customers with airport pickups during busy travel seasons. Guided tourists through local attractions and provided informative commentary. Supported team efforts to enhance customer satisfaction and experience.

Experience:

  • Assisted customers in recovering lost passports. Guided individuals to consulate for completion of necessary documentation for new passports.
  • Restructured tour programs in response to unforeseen weather conditions.

Indochina Service Travel Group (ICS)
07.2012 - 10.2012
  • Learning administrative work with different departments including Product, Customer Service, Contract, Operation, Reservation, Mice and Style
  • Hotels Inspection: New World, Caravelle, Park Hyatt, Inter Continental, Sheraton, Eastin Grand, Renaissance….
  • Tour program training: Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, City tour
  • A professional German tour guide course

Education

Certificate - Certified Professional German Tour Guide Course

Indochina Service Travel Group (ICS)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
12-2012

Bachelor of Arts - German Linguistics & Literature

University of Social Sciences And Humanities
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05-2012

Skills

  • Skillfully use Microsoft Office Software to make reports and presentations
  • Time management
  • Information assessment and decision-making
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Independent and collaborative work
  • Effective communication skills
  • Eagerness to acquire new skills

Languages

German
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Travel Consultant

Aurora Travel & DMC
06.2024 - 05.2025

Leisure Consultant

Trails of Indochina Ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2024

Academic Admin

AMEC EDU CO, LTD
07.2020 - 10.2020

German Travel Consultant

Trails of Indochina Ltd.
05.2018 - 05.2020

Reservation Executive

Asia VN – Vido Group
10.2015 - 05.2018

Tour Operation Executive

Inbound Asia Co. Ltd
08.2014 - 09.2015

Indochina Service Travel Group (ICS)
07.2012 - 10.2012

Certificate - Certified Professional German Tour Guide Course

Indochina Service Travel Group (ICS)

Bachelor of Arts - German Linguistics & Literature

University of Social Sciences And Humanities