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Suketu Dave
TRAVEL OPRATIONS & ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL
Hoteliers & Airlines Coordination Stakeholder Engagements Negotiation Business Tie-Ups Cost Control Over 6 years’ experience of employing robust approach to structure & produce compelling proposals while providing reasonable tariff of hotels, airlines and vendors to the company. Excel at streamlining high-valued travel programs for CEO and COO level management. Accomplished in profitability contracting with Hotel, Airlines at Pan India level with expertise in driving all aspects of travel arrangements while engaging in conceptualization, negotiation and execution as per business goals PROFILE SNIPPETS
6+ years of insightful exposure in developing service standards, contract terms, and adhering to budgetary constraints for business excellence within travel industry
Track record of effectively arranging Flights and Accommodation, or any other Travel requirements
Specialized in delivering extensive travel service while maintaining corporate policy, bookkeeping, and filing skills
Demonstrated success in planning & delivering cost saving travel services to internal clients at global level
Deft in implementing HR policies along with prowess in handling recruitment lifecycle and managing organization’s manpower
Skilled at identifying travel business trends and addressing areas of improvement in service delivery with a focus to attain business goals
Excellent Collaborative and interpersonal skills with out-of-the box thinking and a charismatic communication skills CORE COMPETENCE
Operation Administration Travel Arrangements Relationship Management
Process Management & Improvement Human Resource Management Pricing & Ticketing Operations
Event Management Reporting & Documentation Guest Handling
People Engagement Negotiation Skills Vendor Management Certifications and Training
Human Resource Practical Training workshop on Statutory Compliance (PF/ESIC)
Payroll Activities, TDS, CTC formation – Pace HR Innovations Pvt. Ltd Technical Skills
MS Office
Internet Applications
CAREER CONTOUR
Administrative Executive Vodafone Idea Limited, Ahmedabad May ’18 – Sep ‘18 Key Deliverables:
Travel Coordination:
Booked travel and accommodation arrangements for employees, VIPs, and guests including flights, railways, taxis, and guest house reservations in line with budgetary guidelines
Maintained strict guest security measures during employees field trips ensuring seamless and safe travel Budget/Policy Compliance:
Managed the financial aspect of bookings in line with agreed budgets / travel policies
Compiled information and data for audits, budgets and plans; gathered and analyzed data; prepared correspondence, reports, and maintained logs
People Management:
Liaised and negotiated with hotel and banquet officials for organizing corporate events and meeting arrangements
Ensured the traveling personnel is briefed on all travel arrangements and coordination before confirming travel plans and itinerary Administrative Executive Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad May ’16 – Apr ‘18
Successfully arranged 500 – 600 domestic flight, 900 domestic ticketing, and 400 hotel booking each month during ongoing events
Handled an average of 40 – 50 lakhs INR every month Key Deliverables:
Operation Administration:
Accounted for oversight of all travel programs and travel related services while handling day-to-day administration of travel services
Managed billing process of travel agents and hotels within credit period days; liaised with multiple hotels in Allahabad as a corporate tie up
Travel Planning:
Coordinated domestic travel arrangements including flight schedules, tickets, and hotel arrangement
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Oversaw overall expenses and ensured all expenses should under predefined budgetary constraints and organization guidelines Reporting & Documentation:
Reviewed and recorded cancellations, schedule change, ticket costing, travel duration, and confirmations status on MIS data and forwarded to concerned Staff
Prepared Expense Data Collection Form (EDCF) in line with events, meetings, and conference at Pan India hotel
Assisted in expense reporting and submissions, to facilitate audits and budgetary planning Administrative Executive Motif India Infotech Private Limited, Ahmedabad Dec ‘15 – Apr ‘16 Key Deliverables:
Handled flight arrangements and ticketing using Airline web portals, travel agents, and sales offices
Coordinated flight tickets and VISA processing for internal sector of USA and other Asia Pacific countries
Managed cab travel services/booking through various car rental companies including Hertz Car Rental, Avis Car Rental, and Uber for United States
Organized and maintained membership data of CEO, COO, and other employees of the company Corporate Travel Desk Admin Panamax Infotech Limited (Bankai Group), Ahmedabad Jul ‘14 – Dec ‘15 Key Deliverables:
Assisted employees through VISA documentation process while coordinating with travel agents for timely application submission
Arranged accommodations for employees travelling for VISA interviews; collected Hotel booking requisition form and approvals
Obtained best travel deals/price through negotiating with travel agents while guiding employees to choose the most appropriate plan
Provided cab service and communicating the details to employees in advance as per chosen itinerary
Extended overseas insurance policy in case of extended stay requirement of personnel
Calculated forex rate and allocated currency as per the travel duration and location
Ensured timely bill processing and payments to travel agents; submitted monthly MIS report to finance department Previous Experience
Human Resource & Operations Executive Homenet South Asia Trust, Ahmadabad May ’12 – Jul ‘14 Key Deliverables:
Provided agents with all necessity regarding traveling guidelines and other requirements including flight tickets, accommodation insurance, medical, passport, visa, cab services, and currency requirements
Handled overall Logistics arrangements for international along with domestic Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences
Managed end-to-end recruiting process to meet the various staffing within the organization
Reconciled records of compensations, payroll system, employee leave record, and personal records
Managed appraisal reports in MIS database for conducting further performance analysis
Resolved any arising issues and queries by arranging meeting with staff on a regular basis Management Trainee Microgenix Specialties Private Limited, Ahmadabad May ’12 – Jul ‘14 ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL
2008 BBA (Human Resource & Marketing) Sardar Patel University (SPU) 2010 MBA (Human Resource Management) Visvesverya Technological University (VTU) PERSONAL SNIPPETS
Date of Birth: 27th Sep 1985 Nationality: Indian Languages: English, Hindi, and Gujarati.