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Aniket  Powale

Aniket Powale

Manager - Visa Operations
Mumbai

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Manager - Visa Operation

Gilpin Tours & Travel Management (I) Pvt. Ltd. -
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current

· Led a team of visa specialists responsible for processing and managing visa applications for corporate clients and individuals

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with embassy and consulate officials to expedite visa processing.

· Monitor and interpret changes in immigration laws and regulations, keeping the company and clients informed of relevant updates.

· Conduct training sessions for employees and clients on visa procedures and compliance.

· Successfully processed thousands of visa applications, maintaining a high approval rate and reducing processing times.

· Implemented efficient tracking systems to monitor visa expiration dates and renewals for clients, minimizing compliance risks.

· Collaborate with HR departments of client companies to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with immigration requirements.

· Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.

· Hotel booking for corporate client from online portal

· Vehicle booking (Ground Transportation)

· Travel Insurance

· Achieved a 95% approval rate for visa applications, minimizing rejections and delays

Assistant Manager - Visa Operations

Eastern Travels Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2019 - 01.2023

· Preparing, updating and maintaining the visa records and ensuring the visas are arranged prior to the departure

· Handling Corporate groups and V VIP's and VIP's Visas

· Visiting Consulates /Visa facilitation centres for submission of VIP applications from the Management team

· Meet and Assist to V'VIPs customers

· Handling all passport queries, new passport and re-issue

· Replying Enquires /Emails

· Taking care for day-to-day billing for visa and expenses

· Hotel booking for corporate client from online portal

· Vehicle booking (Ground Transportation)

· Travel Insurance

· Admin Work: Handling office expense, petty cash, attendance

· Forex

· Providing Customer Support & Maintaining Customer Relations

Associate

Datamatics Global Service Limited -
Mumbai
06.2018 - 06.2019

· Overall control / coordination for handling documentation and Visa processing across the globe

· Handling Work permit applications, timely extensions and dependent visa application formalities for US and UK, Canada, Australia

· Co-ordination with Attorneys abroad for Work Permit Processing

· Handover of relevant documentation and briefing employee's for visa interviews where necessary

· Responding to enquires from employees on emails and calls

· Preparing, updating and maintaining the visa records and ensuring the visas are arranged prior to the departure

· Responsible for hotel booking and travel insurance prior to the departure of the employees

· Visiting Consulates /Visa facilitation centers for submission of VIP applications from the Management team

Sr. Officer - Visa Operations

Riya Travel & Tours (India) Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
03.2017 - 06.2018

· Overall control / coordination for handling documentation and Visa processing across the globe

· Handling all type of visa requirement of corporate Clients.

· Replying Enquires /Emails

· Providing Customer Support & Maintaining Customer Relations

· Preparing, updating and maintaining the visa records and ensuring the visas are arranged prior to the departure.

· Corporate groups & MICE visa

Handling V VIP's and VIP's Visas

Visa Executive

FCM Travel Solutions
Mumbai
01.2015 - 03.2017

· Overall control / coordination for handling documentation and Visa processing.

· Handling Work permit applications, timely extensions and dependent visa application formalities for US and UK

· Handling all type of visa requirement of corporate Clients.

· Replying Enquires /Emails

· Providing Customer Support & Maintaining Customer Relations

· Preparing, updating and maintaining the visa records and ensuring the visas are arranged prior to the departure.

Handling V VIP's and VIP's Visas

Visa Executive

Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
09.2011 - 01.2015

· Overall control / coordination for handling documentation and Visa processing for all Branches / franchise in India.

· Specialized in Visa process for, Schengen, Southeast Countries and other destination Countries

· Visiting Consulates / Embassy for new updates and constantly maintains the relation/Liaison with the visa officers and consular for the smooth process.

· Providing travel details & arranging flights as per corporate requirements

· Preparing, updating and maintaining the visa records and ensuring the visas are arranged prior to the departure.

· Training to the new staff / Interns / trainees in the department.

· Provide the Seminar and learning program to the Preferred Sales Agents around India.

· Study the Visa regulations, requirements of the various consulates for efficient Handling of the visa cases and timely submission of VISA application at the Consulates based in Mumbai and the branches in the other states

Handling V VIP's and VIP's Visas

Education

Immigration Law - Immigration

ICFAI, Hyderabad
Hyderabad
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mumbai University
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

    Policy and Procedure Implementation, Multi-Unit Operations Management, Systems Implementations, High-Pressure Environments, Employee Relations

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Tourism Programs:

  

  • Aussie Specialist Program
  • Bahrain Specialist Program
  • Egypt Specialist Program
  • Fiji Specialist Program
  • Hong Kong Specialist Program
  • Japan Specialist Program
  • Korea Specialist Program
  • South Africa Specialist Program
  • Switzerland Specialist Program
  • Thailand Specialist Program

HOBBIES

  

Listening music, Collection of old currency, Photography, Dancing

Timeline

Manager - Visa Operation

Gilpin Tours & Travel Management (I) Pvt. Ltd. -
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager - Visa Operations

Eastern Travels Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2023

Associate

Datamatics Global Service Limited -
06.2018 - 06.2019

Sr. Officer - Visa Operations

Riya Travel & Tours (India) Pvt. Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2018

Visa Executive

FCM Travel Solutions
01.2015 - 03.2017

Visa Executive

Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 01.2015

Immigration Law - Immigration

ICFAI, Hyderabad
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Aniket PowaleManager - Visa Operations