Manager Sales
Resume:
Jodell T Still
P O Box **
West Cornwall CT 06796
Home Phone: 860-***-****
Cell Phone: 845-***-****
Email Address: **********@***.***
Objective: To obtain a position in a travel industry related field,
utilizing extensive experience in the travel industry.
Qualifications: Over 29 years of experience in the travel industry. I am
currently employed at Globe Travel Service. I have experience in both
domestic and international travel, handling both corporate and leisure
accounts. I am enthusiastic; willing to tackle and accept new challenges,
enjoy working with a variety of clients with different travel needs as well
as all avenues of the travel industry. I work well under pressure and
maintain a pleasant demeanor in all circumstances.
Education:
February 1982 - September 1982 Krissler Business Institute, Poughkeepsie NY
February 1981 - April 1981 BOCES, Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie NY
Received Certificate for Adult Education in Travel and Tourism
September 1975 - May 1976 SUNY, Cobleskill, Cobleskill NY
Major: Restaurant Management, completed one year of study
Millbrook High School, Millbrook NY
College Prep Course. Received NYS Regents Diploma in 1974
Employment:
July 2012 to Present: Corporate Travel Counselor at Globe Travel Service,
Bristol CT
Responsible for arranging business travel reservations for several
corporate accounts including VIPs. All air, rental car, hotel and ground
transportation arranged using Sabre GDS and the Internet obtaining the most
cost efficient routes adhering to each companies travel policies for both
domestic and international travel.
July 2011 to July 2012: Travel Counselor, American Express Corporate
Travel, Hartford CT
Responsible for arranging business travel reservations for a corporate
account including air, hotel, rail and rental car for both domestic and
international using Sabre GDS, American Express travel tools and the
Internet. Advises the most cost and time efficient routes using the
guidelines of the corporate account's specifications outlined in their
travel policy. Have experience working in general reservations, hotel,
group and recruit desk for this specific corporate client.
May 2005 to July 2011: Travel Manager, Skip Barber Racing School,
Lakeville CT
Responsible for all travel for employees and subcontractors, including
negotiation of lodging rates and booking of air and ground transportation
in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Hotel cost negotiations
have resulted in lower rates in the last six years. Instrumental in
bringing Sabre in house to do all air travel, car rental and hotel
reservations, improving on management of both cost and time of the travel
function. Prepare all travel expense charges for proper recording by the
accounting department to ensure that expenses are recorded properly and
timely. Assist in the enforcement of the company travel policy while
meeting the travel needs of staff and subcontractors. Have been a program
manager for booths at Skip Barber racing events and have worked on the rate
negotiation and meals for retail programs at the Skip Barber Racing School.
July 2003 to May 2005: Travel Consultant, Hooker Avenue Travel,
Poughkeepsie NY
Was the exclusive contact for the Skip Barber Racing School travel account
coordinating all employees and subcontractors travel for all Retail,
Special Projects and Corporate travel. Handled all aspects of corporate and
leisure travel for individuals and groups. Used extensive travel knowledge
and skills to provide optimal travel experience for Agency clients,
developing client base that contributed to overall sales success of Agency.
July 2001 to July 2003: Travel Coordinator, Skip Barber Racing School,
Lakeville CT
Coordinated all air travel, car rental and hotel reservations for all
employees and subcontractors. Worked extensively with Gandolfo Travel as
well as Internet sites to ensure the lowest possible airfare was obtained
meeting the necessary time constraints for all programs. Coordinated car
shares, negotiated the lowest possible rates with hotels for individuals as
well as large and small room blocks. Responsible for submitting all rooming
lists with all necessary changes. Responsible for coding credit card bills
and direct bills set up with individual vendors for accounting purposes.
Addressed and resolved any issues regarding incorrect billing
July 1998 to July 2001: Sales Manager, Cross Country International,
Millbrook NY
In July 1998 hired as a sales person. In January of 1999, was promoted to
sales manager. Responsible for promoting and planning equestrian and
walking vacations in Europe, Great Britain, Ireland, Costa Rica and
domestic United States through individuals and travel agents. Reported to
the president of Cross Country International with recommendations of
promotions and setting goals. Involved in problem solving with overseas
facilities and clients, worked directly with overseas clients establishing
working policies, at times traveling overseas to reinforce working
relationships and objectives and to gain product knowledge to present to
the sales staff. Consulted with the marketing director on yearly
brochures, worked jointly with the chief financial officer to report to the
president long and short term financial goals of the company.
1991 to 1998: Travel Consultant, Hooker Avenue Travel, Poughkeepsie NY,
Travel Agency Manager, Millbook Travel (branch of Hooker
Avenue Travel) Millbrook NY
Worked as a travel consultant until June of 1995, at which time the branch
office of Millbrook Travel was opened. Became manager and was responsible
for ARC sales reports, inventory, tracking commissions, debit memos, bank
deposits, staff and other managerial duties, as well as working as a travel
consultant. Cultivated a large following of clients throughout the years
of employment at the travel agencies I worked for.
1982 to 1991: Travel Consultant and Travel Agency Manager, Taylor Travel,
Pleasant Valley NY
Worked extensively on Sabre computers. Began as a consultant advancing to
manager. My duties were the same as above
1976 to 1982: Waitress, John L's Restaurant, Poughkeepsie NY
My duties were waitress oriented.
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