Dear Recruiting Manager:
Re: Travel Coordinator (Boca Raton, FL)
Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as application for
the above position advertised on Bright.com.
With more than 8 years' experience in the travel, leisure, and
entertainment market for large and international companies, I offer well-
honed qualifications as an energetic, meticulous and team player
professional that has delivered gains in profit and market share, thus
meeting company objectives. I am confident that I will be a valuable asset
to your business.
My background in customer service/sales has provided me with the excellent
people and communication skills necessary to succeed in a competitive and
rapidly changing environment. I have extensive experience in selling travel
services through email, phone and in person. I have also been employed in
corporate travel where I dispensed travel advice to managers, entrepreneurs
and senior-level clients. In addition, I am skilled in working closely with
clients to provide services tailored to specific needs, and then meeting
those needs in an efficient manner. My background includes working with
multicultural personnel and customers, and I also possess well-developed
business and marketing skills.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Travel & Tourism (5-year University) that
prepared me to a more in-depth approach to travel industry practices
including up-selling holidays and related services, liaising with tour
operators, marketing and also advising holiday makers on visas and foreign
destinations. I also have an MBA which I consider will be highly valued by
Destination Rewards and clients.
At the moment, I am self-employed (media/events). I have developed and
designed my business website and social media network, with over 10,000
followers only on Facebook, among other achievements. I clearly understand
the importance of the current internet landscape and its impact on the
company and have fluency with internet business to undertake new
challenges. Besides, I gained experience in business analysis and
marketing/management strategies. Travel is my passion! I have spent many
holidays visiting countries to have an on-the-spot knowledge of the
destinations I have offered to clients. I have been in 26 countries from 5
Continents.
I am currently in a position for relocation to Florida. For addition
information about my skills, background and accomplishments, please review
the attached resume. I hope we have the opportunity to discuss this
position and my qualifications by phone or Skype. Thank you very much for
your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Jose Ignacio Cavalli
Jose Ignacio Cavalli
email: ****.*******.*******@*****.*** - Phone: 549**-****-****
EDUCATION
Graduate Degree: Master in Business Administration (Argentina,
2004-2005).
Bachelor's Degree in Travel & Tourism (Buenos Aires, Argentina,
1994-1998).
Exchange student at University of Denver (Colorado, USA. 1999).
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
Self-Employed, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Running a sport-related (tennis) business. Duties include
research and identify business opportunities, managing
objectives, establish priorities and delegate work to partner
accordingly, negotiating and securing market deals, evaluating
market trends and competitor activity. (September 2007 -
Present)
MARKETING EXPERIENCE:
Self-Employed, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Establishing a strong image for the business (sport-related)
through marketing activites, including web site content/design
and logo development. Duties also include direct strategic
planning for social networks, and identifying marketing
initiatives through customer research. (September 2007 -
Present)
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
Embassy of Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Responsible for the approval/refusal of Visas to travel to
Australia for short-term visits. Duties involved interviewing
applicants and handling their applications in accordance to
established processing times, focusing on customer satisfaction,
whilst responding emails/phone calls from clients. (September
2006 - March 2009)
TRAVEL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Asatej, Student Travel Bureau, Barcelo Viajes, Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
Making all the travel and accommodation
arrangements of the clients. Duties included holding meetings to
assess the needs of the clients, estimating the cost of trips
and assisting the clients in managing their budget, making
arrangements and placing booking in hotels and transport.
(October 1999 - September 2006)
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Skilled in the use of computers and the Internet,
including Microsoft Office. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Studied French, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese. Visited a total
of 26 countries in 5 Continents. Excellent tennis player.
Willing to relocate.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.