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Member Team Travel Agent

Location:
Inverness, FL
Salary:
60,000
Posted:
June 22, 2022

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Resume:

Heather R. Bemis

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Inverness, FL 34450

814-***-****

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Summary

Detail oriented Travel Agent and Events Specialist desires position with a company that values: over 10 years of combined Travel Agent and Meeting & Events planning experience with increasing responsibilities: proven ability to listen, understand and motivate employees; and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills and Qualifications

Intermediate to Advanced computer skills including Microsoft programs and proficient in industry specific software including, but not limited to, Amadeus, SBC, Dreams, Excel,

TravelBox, SharePoint, MAGIC.

Exceptional customer service skills, internal and external, with the ability to meet or exceed customers’ expectations providing a positive guest experience.

Intermediate to Advanced experience with pick up lists, pre and post-convention operations, room blocks, assisting group managers and VIP’s.

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize daily job duties and meet established deadlines.

Ability to assess situations and apply effective problem resolution skills for a successful outcome.

Experience in cash handling and banking.

Key Accomplishments

oReceived “Rave Reviews” as well as a letter from Children’s Miracle Network and Amalgamated Transit Union regarding the exceptional experience provided throughout the planning stages (of up to 8 months) and at their conference.

Work Experience

Walt Disney World 3/18 to Current

Group Sales Resort Agent/Consumer Travel Agent 7/08 to 11/10 & 08/06 to 12/07

Air Help Agent/Group Air Agent/ABD Air Concierge Lake Buena Vista, FL

Trained, coached and provided feedback to new group sales cast members: created motivational materials and games for cast member team, and Performed agent updates for Consumer Travel Agents

Set up Group Information for Group Sales Reservations Specialists to book

Assisted cast members with airline support; and contracted group air rates with airlines

Sent weekly Pickup and Alpha Reports to group officials

Attended Pre-Convention and Pre-Planning meetings with Service Managers: Assisted Sales and Service Managers with room blocks and special needs

Sold travel packages and special event tickets to Walt Disney World guests

Booked International Airfare for Adventures by Disney guests

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NutriMost Cleveland 06/14 to 10/17

Manager/Director/Coach Woodmere, OH

Supervised, Managed and provided organizational leadership

Sold Wellness and Weight Loss programs to prospective clients

Maintained good relations with current clients producing high levels of referred and repeat business

Coached clients through their programs

Hired, trained and delegated duties for personnel

Tracked daily, weekly, monthly and yearly statistics

Family Worship Center 06/12 to 09/14

Executive Assistant/Worship & Arts Director Erie, PA

Planned and oversaw events including weddings, funerals & fundraisers

Answered multi-line phone system utilizing proper phone etiquette

Counted and prepared weekly tithe and offering statements

Managed all volunteer scheduling

Updated and maintained church website

International Coalition of Christian Leaders 02/11 to 04/13

Convention Operations Manager (contract) Orchard Park, NY

Managed Operation of Men’s Conventions at different locations

Worked with various printing companies to obtain materials, quotes and finished printed products

Communicated with Resort/Church contacts regarding space, equipment, rooming needs

Contacted leadership with updates on registration, setup registration at meetings

Worked with volunteers in functions of registration, security, ushers

Resolved any issues that may arise with staff and/or attendees

Eagles’ Wings Ministries 01/12 to 06/12

Executive Travel Agent/ Israel Group Travel Manager Clarence, NY

Assisted Executives, and special guests with travel needs

Initiated contact from inquiries to sell future Group Trips to Israel

Worked with Wholesale Travel Agencies to create Group Trips

Prepared quotes and updated Group Officials on changes/progress of their Group Trip

Revised policies, group trip questionnaires, materials to be sent to Group Officials

Worked with Assistant in creating new website & marketing strategies for Group Travel

Education and Training

Bryant & Stratton Business Institute A.O.S. Travel/Tourism Lackawanna, NY

Hospitality Management



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