Dynamic professional seeks to utilize proven abilities in Administrative Assisting, Consultative Sales, Strategic Marketing, Travel/Logistics, Reservations and Negotiations to aid in maximizing profitability within a progressive organization.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Agent/Senior Travel Consultant
BCD Travel Management
03.2016 - Current
Establish and maintain relationships with vendor air, hotel, car and limo chains
Manage ongoing communication with account specific information and office procedures
Provide management reports for all functions and special events
Planed and managed domestic and international travel for entire staff and VIP's
Manage flight details and reservations for corporate jets
Manage agent time off and productivity
Managing budgets, reconciling invoices and identifying cost saving opportunities
Executive Travel Consultant
American Express Travel, BCG on-site
12.2011 - 03.2016
Establish and maintain relationships with vendor air, hotel, car and limo chains
Coordinate group meetings and special group functions and sales meetings for VIP and consultants
Manage ongoing communication with account specific information and office procedures
Provide management reports for all functions and special events
Planed and managed domestic and international travel for entire staff and VIP's
Managed all travel-related duties for entire executive staff
Interface with employees and customers on all travel related questions
After Hours Corporate Travel Consultant
FROSCH International Travel
02.2011 - 12.2011
Establish and maintain relationships with vendor air, hotel, car and limo chains
Manage ongoing communication with account specific information and office procedures
Planed and managed domestic and international travel for entire staff, including VIP clients of 500 + employees, using Sabre, Apollo and Amadeus GDS systems
Managed all travel-related duties for entire executive staff
Interface with employees and customers on all travel related questions
Corporate Travel Consultant - Deutsche Bank Real Estate Dept.
HRG WORLDWIDE
01.2004 - 01.2009
Negotiate hotel and car budgets, booking travel arrangements and accommodations for business and leisure travel.
Set up meeting spaces for small and large groups.
Assist VIP clients with all travel needs for business and personal
Accomplishments: Completed management classes on HR policies
Travel Agent - Floater for all U.S. Clients
MCCORD/BCD TRAVEL
01.1996 - 01.2003
Filled in for regular agents during sick time, vacations and leaves of absence.
Booked all logistical needs for individual and group travel
Air Travel Agent
AMERICAN HAWAII CRUISES
01.1994 - 01.1996
Confirmed Air/hotel accommodations for passengers traveling to/from Hawaii
Set up meeting spaces for small and large groups.
Assisting Supervisor with training of potential employees
VIP Reservation Sales Agent (1991 to 1992), Customer Service Agent (1992 to 1994)
DELTA AIRLINES
01.1988 - 01.1994
Assisted VIP patrons calling in on the 800 numbers with questions regarding air travel, including upgrades, modifications, cancellations, and referral of escalated issues.
Interacted extensively with clientele, assisting reservation sales agents, with any issues occurring in booking reservations for inbound inquiries to the 800 numbers.
Exemplified company culture, retaining clients through resolution of emergency issues.
Assisted VIP’s travelers with air reservations
Accomplishments: Completed customer service certification course.
Certificate supervisor training course for Delta Airlines Reservations.
Education
Business Administration -
Western Illinois University
McComb, Illinois
01.1990
Skills
Familiar with Windows & Macintosh Operating systems Specialized abilities:
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Data’s II
Sabre
Apollo
Amadeus
Worldspan
Type 75 WPM
Various Proprietary Software
Negotiation techniques
Task delegation
Affiliations
Sisters Investing in Souls, Executive Board Member
2008 to Present
Non-profit organization, rooted in giving supplemental scholarships to deserving students who may not otherwise receive financial assistance.
Timeline
Lead Agent/Senior Travel Consultant
BCD Travel Management
03.2016 - Current
Executive Travel Consultant
American Express Travel, BCG on-site
12.2011 - 03.2016
After Hours Corporate Travel Consultant
FROSCH International Travel
02.2011 - 12.2011
Corporate Travel Consultant - Deutsche Bank Real Estate Dept.
HRG WORLDWIDE
01.2004 - 01.2009
Travel Agent - Floater for all U.S. Clients
MCCORD/BCD TRAVEL
01.1996 - 01.2003
Air Travel Agent
AMERICAN HAWAII CRUISES
01.1994 - 01.1996
VIP Reservation Sales Agent (1991 to 1992), Customer Service Agent (1992 to 1994)