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HAMSA N K

Bangaluru

Summary

Passionate and enthusiastic travel consultant with a strong focus on leisure travel. Possessing a deep love for all things travel, I bring an extensive career in the travel and hospitality industry, working closely with clients to help them pursue their dream vacations. With a sharp and energetic approach, I excel at troubleshooting and resolving customer support issues promptly. Being bilingual and well-traveled, I have honed my active listening, relationship-building, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Sales-oriented personality and effective communication abilities make me a valuable asset to any successful team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Consultant

Excelsior Travels
01.2019 - Current
  • (Domestic & International Air Ticketing, Domestic& International Packages).
  • Visa, Passport Assistance.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained ongoing relationships with clients
  • Coordinated cruises, trains and flights based on cost and time of travel to enhance client experience and satisfaction.
  • Organized and maintained VIP traveler program with discounts and special deals.
  • Interviewed and qualified clients to determine international travel and lodging needs and recommended points of interest to maximize travel experiences.
  • Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, politicians, and business executives.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
  • Communicated benefits and information regarding international travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates, increasing repeat business 100%
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers

International Student Advisor

Atlas Consultant Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 10.2018

Student Adviser

  • Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events such as career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings

Counter staff

Excelsior Travels Pvt ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Domestic & International Air Ticketing
  • Visa, Passport Assistance.,
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Completed accurate reservations for business travelers at point of sale.
  • Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
  • Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
  • Trained new staff and administrative support on customer service, recordkeeping and travel planning procedures.
  • Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
  • Maintained and updated corporate traveler profiles with current information.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to implement best practices across department and exceed team goals.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Discussed security issues and protocols with individuals traveling to highly insecure countries or areas.
  • Took proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues that could have negative impact on business operations and revenue generation.
  • Maintained currency on airline policies, tariff regulations and travel laws to maximize effectiveness.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
  • Developed process improvements and long-term business strategies through analysis of customer feedback.
  • Endorsed products by making recommendations and promoting specials, increasing daily sales by 100%

Travel Counselor

American Express
10.2010 - 12.2015
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day

Travel Consultant

Rishika tours and travels
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • ( Domestic, International Air Ticketing & Domestic, International Packages).
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day

Travel Consultant

Vidatha tours and travels
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.

Travel Consultant

Indica Tours and Travels
03.2008 - 04.2009
  • Domestic Air Ticketing
  • Booked transportation and coordinated schedules for conferences and meetings.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, resulting in lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers
  • Communicated benefits and information regarding international travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates, increasing repeat business 100%
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism

Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India
04.2023

Diploma - Air Ticketing

IITC Bangalore
Bengaluru
03.2008

Skills

  • Travel Itineraries
  • Relationship Building
  • Travel Booking Processes
  • International and Domestic Travel
  • Corporate Travel
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Team Management
  • Sales Negotiations
  • Language Proficiency
  • Executive Travel

Certification

IATA/IATAN ID Card – International Air Transport Association.

Hobbies

Music

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Software

Galileo

Airline NDC Portals

Timeline

Travel Consultant

Excelsior Travels
01.2019 - Current

International Student Advisor

Atlas Consultant Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 10.2018

Counter staff

Excelsior Travels Pvt ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018

Travel Counselor

American Express
10.2010 - 12.2015

Travel Consultant

Rishika tours and travels
03.2010 - 09.2010

Travel Consultant

Vidatha tours and travels
05.2009 - 12.2009

Travel Consultant

Indica Tours and Travels
03.2008 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism

Bangalore University

Diploma - Air Ticketing

IITC Bangalore
HAMSA N K