Hari Prasad R
Chromepet
Summary
An accomplished Business Development professional with 21+ years of experience in the Travel Sector. The rich exposure in the travel industry of over 21 years has provided me with an overall experience of leading teams, handling people, delivering sales, initiating marketing and product initiatives, and overall P&L responsibility. I believe in an enterprising business style, value team commitment, and participative leadership. My strengths are analyzing business opportunities, developing strategies, and experimenting with the new.
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Fly Holidays
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Fly Holidays based out of Tamilnadu was a Franchisee of Cox & Kings branch since 2009 in Coimbatore / Madurai / Pondicherry / Salem / Chennai
- Later 2019 started promote own brand Fly Holidays in Chennai / Coimbatore / Ooty
- Handling sales & operations team of 9 staff in 3 branches
- Developing new products for outbound (e.g, Europe / USA / SOUTH AMERICA / AFRICA/ Australia / Asia) and Domestic Tours
- Attended International Travel Exhibition along with Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation to WTM – London & JATA - Osaka
- Signed MOU with Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation for Tamil Nadu Temple Tours along with Special Darshan at all Temples
- Developed Special Group Series package for Tamil Nadur Tourism Development Corporation on Ponniyin Selvan Trail
- Contracting with International Suppliers and Domestic Supplier
- Contracting directly with Hotels in India and internationally for the FIT / GIT series
- Developing business by signing new Corporate
- Planning business targets for team members for a quarterly basis and support them to achieve the same
- Planning and Execution of Marketing budget and Target budget for the financial year
- Reporting to the Managing Director
- Fly Holidays based out of Tamilnadu was a Franchisee of Cox & Kings branch since 2009 in Coimbatore / Madurai / Pondicherry / Salem / Chennai
- Later 2019 started promote own brand Fly Holidays in Chennai / Coimbatore / Ooty
Regional Manager – Tamil Nadu / Karnataka
TripFactory.com
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: TripFactory.com is a Startup online company a head office in Bangalore
- Handling sales from 5 Stores in Tamil Nadu and 01 Store in Karnataka
- Assigning the leads to Stores based on region and Destination
- Follow up on store leads status and support on conversion
- Identify the potential Client for MICE and support store
- Planning business targets for team member for a quarterly basis and support them to achieve the same
- Planning and Execution of Marketing budget and Target budget for financial year
- Reporting to CEO
- TripFactory.com is a Startup online company a head office in Bangalore
General Manager
Goed Travels & Forex Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: New Startup Travel & Forex company based out from Chennai having 2 offices since February 2019
- I emerged myself along with my previous company team members to boost Sales & Operations in Outbound and Domest Tours other Travel allied services
- Handling sales & operations team of 12 staff in both branches
- Developing new products for outbound (e.g, Europe / USA / SOUTH AMERICA / AFRICA/ Australia / Asia) and Domestic Tours (All over India including SAARC)
- Developing new business avenues through past client source
- Arranged new marketing avenues like advertisement campaigns, Road Shows at 5 Star Hotel and other sorts of marketing to develop the Company Brand
- Arranged Series Departure to Far East / Europe / Japan / China / South America from Ex Chennai
- Contracting with International Suppliers and Domestic Supplier
- Laising and contracting with International & Domestic Airlines for Group Departures
- Contracting directly with Hotels in India and International for FIT / GIT series
- Developing business by signing new Corporate
- Planning business target for team member for quarterly basis and help them to achieve the same
- Planning and Execution on Marketing budget and Target budget for financial year
- Reporting to Managing Director
- New Startup Travel & Forex company based out from Chennai having 2 offices since February 2019
- I emerged myself along with my previous company team members to boost Sales & Operations in Outbound and Domest Tours other Travel allied services
Manager – Operations Outbound Tours
Cox & Kings Ltd
Chennai
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: A well established travel company still 1758 having Offices in world wide
- Cox & Kings is a premium brand in all travel related services in the Indian subcontinent, employing over 5000 trained professionals
- Handling Liaisoning Team (Post sales) of 10 staffs to handle Chennai Branch and 12 Franchisee’s in Tamil Nadu & Kerala
- Handling Visa team of 8 staffs to Handle Visa’s for Chennai and Kerala Passengers
- Handling Liaisoning team to have smooth functioning with passengers collecting visa documents / payments on time
- Coordinate with Consulates / VFS for appointment and contract towards Visa
- Handling Visa team to fix visa appointments on time
- Coordinating with HO Operations team to arrange pre tour documents on time
- Coordinate with Airlines for Group departure quotations / Negotiation etc
- Handling Overseas suppliers for Close group quotation / Negotiation etc
- Handled Close Group from sales & operations end to end Service to Client
- Reporting to Operations - Head
- A well established travel company still 1758 having Offices in world wide
- Cox & Kings is a premium brand in all travel related services in the Indian subcontinent, employing over 5000 trained professionals
General Manager
Wings Holidays
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 2013
- Company started developing their operations outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
- Handling Individual Clients and Corporates (e.g Bajaj Electricals / Philips / Asian paints)
- Arranged Series Departure to Far East from Ex Chennai
- Contracting with International Suppliers
- Developing New Products (e.g, Europe / USA / SOUTH AMERICA / AFRICA)
- Developing business by signing new Corporate
- Traveled as Tour Manager to Switzerland / Singapore / Indonesia
- Reporting to Managing Director
- A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 2013
- Company started developing their operations outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
Asst. Branch Manager
Hind Musafir Agency Ltd
Chennai
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: HMA is a full services, IATA certified travel agency
- A part of the Bajaj Group of companies, it is one of the most experienced travel agencies in the business with over 50 years of experience
- Head Office located in Mumbai and has 04 Branches in India
- Heading Branch
- Coordinating with Team member with Sales and Report
- Contracting with Corporate and Sub Agents
- Monitoring daily operation status
- Contracting with Airlines behalf of corporate for their deals
- Reporting to General Manager
- HMA is a full services, IATA certified travel agency
- A part of the Bajaj Group of companies, it is one of the most experienced travel agencies in the business with over 50 years of experience
- Head Office located in Mumbai and has 04 Branches in India
Manager - Outbound Tours
Akshayaa India Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd
Chennai
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 1984
- Company has 03 Branches in India and 1 Office in Singapore, operating tour outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
- Heading Outbound Tour
- Coordinating with Team member with Sales and Report
- Arranged Series Departure to Far East / Hong Kong / China / Mauritius / Dubai from Ex - Chennai / Bangalore
- Contracting with International Suppliers
- Developing New Products (e.g, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan Etc)
- To arrange our representation in IITM, TTF, Indian Travel Festival
- Reporting to Managing Director
- A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 1984
- Company has 03 Branches in India and 1 Office in Singapore, operating tour outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
Sr. Executive - Operations
MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: A leading Online Ticketing company since 2003 and entered in Outbound and Domestic Tours online
- Recently entered in Retail business and Company has 13 Branches in India
- Handling Post Sales for Group Series Departures (Far East / Europe / USA)
- Monitoring Visa for (Far East / Europe / Australia / New Zealand etc)
- Handling ticketing for FIT & Group
- Contracting with International Suppliers for FIT & Groups
- Negotiating with Airlines locally for Groups
- Monitoring all Fit Bookings with overseas Suppliers
- Handling Online Clients issues
- Handling our Team reporting to Branch Manager
- A leading Online Ticketing company since 2003 and entered in Outbound and Domestic Tours online
- Recently entered in Retail business and Company has 13 Branches in India
Manager - Outbound Tours
Akshayaa India Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd
Bangalore & Chennai
09.2006 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 1984
- Company has 03 Branches and operating tour outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
- Handling Individual Clients and Corporates (e.g Grasim Industries / AOL / Oracle / Microsoft / Philips India)
- Arranged Series Departure to Far East from Ex - Chennai / Bangalore
- Contracting with International Suppliers
- Developing New Products (e.g, Egypt, Mauritius with Singapore, Turkey)
- Developing business by signing new Corporates
- To arrange our representation in IITM, TTF, Indian Travel Festival
- Reporting to Managing Director
- A leading Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator since 1984
- Company has 03 Branches and operating tour outbound Tours and Inbound Tours
Executive - Operations (Outbound Tours)
Shree Raj Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2003 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: A leading Outbound Operator since 1985
- Company has 09 Branches and operating tour around the world
- Handling Post Sales for Series Departures (Far East / Europe / Australia)
- Ticket booking for Outbound Tour Client
- Preparing itinerary and quotes for FIT's
- Interacting with Overseas suppliers for good price
- Escorted Tours (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore / Dubai)
- Handling online systems like GTA, DOTW etc
- Attended Familiarization Trip to Mauritius, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka
- To arrange our representation in IITM, TTF, Indian Travel Festival
- Reporting to Branch Manager
- A leading Outbound Operator since 1985
- Company has 09 Branches and operating tour around the world
Web Designer
Comsoft Mediatec Enterprises
Mumbai
11.1999 - 02.2001
- Company Overview: Leading Software Company designing Web Portals & developing software for Corporate and individuals
- Designing Web Pages to clients
- Lead team to Create web portals (e.g www.ishraeindia.org / www.hvacindia.com)
- Involve in discussing with clients to creating new models
- Leading Software Company designing Web Portals & developing software for Corporate and individuals
Junior Executive (Software Development)
Ashocom Systems
Chennai
08.1998 - 09.1999
- Company Overview: Entry Level Company doing project on Payroll and Data Entry works for SME
- Creating database for Clients Dates
- Write program in Foxpro codes for client side
- Preparing reports and updating clients
- Entry Level Company doing project on Payroll and Data Entry works for SME
Education
M.C.A (Discontinued) -
Madras University
01.2001
B.Com -
New College
01.1999
H.S.C -
Private
01.1995
S.S.L.C. -
Sri Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School (Main)
01.1993
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Sales planning and implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Workflow Planning
- Product Development
- Team Oversight
- Cost analysis and savings
- Product costing
- Staff Development
- Total Quality Management
- Customer Relations
- Cross-Cultural Communications
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Proficient in MS- Office
Personal Information
- Father's Name: N. Rangaswamy
- Date of Birth: 03/20/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Watching Movies
- Listening Music
Disclaimer
I hereby solemnly declare that the above-furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
General Manager
Fly Holidays
10.2022 - Current
Regional Manager – Tamil Nadu / Karnataka
TripFactory.com
07.2021 - 09.2022
General Manager
Goed Travels & Forex Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2021
Manager – Operations Outbound Tours
Cox & Kings Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2019
General Manager
Wings Holidays
07.2014 - 06.2016
Asst. Branch Manager
Hind Musafir Agency Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2014
Manager - Outbound Tours
Akshayaa India Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 11.2010
Sr. Executive - Operations
MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 08.2009
Manager - Outbound Tours
Akshayaa India Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2007
Executive - Operations (Outbound Tours)
Shree Raj Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd
07.2003 - 08.2006
Web Designer
Comsoft Mediatec Enterprises
11.1999 - 02.2001
Junior Executive (Software Development)
Ashocom Systems
08.1998 - 09.1999
M.C.A (Discontinued) -
Madras University
B.Com -
New College
H.S.C -
Private
S.S.L.C. -
Sri Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School (Main)
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