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Jayanti Samocha

Jayanti Samocha

Travel & Tourism
Mira Road - Mumbai

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 18 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs.

Customer-oriented General Manager with 18 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

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. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

General Manager

AT Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
Mumbai
03.2008 - Current
  • Visited to Spain (Barcelona) With Biggest Group of 2009 from 3rd May till 7th May’10 (Incentive Group)
  • Started Working as CRE - Customer Executive in “ MY INDIA – MY WAY ’ - Domestic Holiday team.
  • Support & Motivate Sales Team to generate More Business
  • Obtain Feedback from Maximum travelers
  • Ensure Maximum Comfort / Resolve Problem on tour ( if incase) to all the passengers
  • Ensure all the queries to be replied on same day
  • Making daily Sales Report updated by Operation Team
  • Making daily query Report
  • Every booking Profitability report
  • Ensure all the team member use same templates for MIS Report/ Quotations Supplier communication and sales handover
  • Responsibilities towards bringing all the Hotels / Supplier / Airline on Credit Terms
  • Responsibilities towards Making all india total Room night report
  • Ensure we make standard company profit in every booking
  • Contracting & Negotiating Rates with Hotel & Suppliers
  • Making Comparison With Competitors Products
  • Updating branches about new products and packages.

Year 2018 - 2023 - General Manager.

  • Head GIT Operations - Group Series -
  • Heading team with 8 Members , Ensure Operating each departures with Adequate profit.
  • Smooth handling , Zero Complain with Maximum Positive feedback.
  • Managing Tour Manager travel , On ground Execution & Planning.
  • Monthly Profit Margin Control
  • Timely Invoice collection , GST clearance and Vendor payment clearance.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new in Business , Newgen , Canvas & ICONIC Program.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. monthly Profitability Control.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

Achievement - New Project - Sports Ministry Government Project - Khelo India - Youth Affair Ministry.


1. Khelo india Haryana Games - Handling and Managing all VVIP Guest handling , Arrival , Lounge MAnagement , Ensure Smooth handling at Dinning area.


2. Khelo India - Madhya Pradesh - Lead Catering team

  • Leading Catering team of all 13 Venues across state.
  • Advance team - identifying Area , Open space for Kitchen Set-up.
  • Connect with DM , Collector & Sports Ministry for permission to installed Kitchen set-up , Electricity supply , Water Supply , Waste Management & Cleanliness of area during event.
  • Ensuring maximum Security around Kitchen area, connect with Local SP during event.
  • Managing enough manpower during event at each dinning area , 6 dinning space , lounge.
  • Ensuring each Game Venue - FOP area has enough Water supplier, running tea -coffee & snacks.
  • Managed almost 40,000 Participant including Athelet , Support Staff , TO, Official , VVIP , LOC etcc.
  • Finalizing Menus in consultation with Nutrient authorized by Sports Ministry.
  • Maintain Daily Menus is followed timely and same as per items finalized at each location.
  • ensure daily count is maintain , food testing is done by Health Officer assigned at each Venue /dinning area.
  • Managed to serve almost 1.20 Lacs meals during Event
  • Regular Vidoes , feedback from Athelets , coaches are shared with Government Authority.
  • Daily Meeting & Discussion during game with PS , DM , Collector to ensure event is running smoothly.

Khelo India - UttarPradesh 25th May - 2023 till 3rd June'2023 - Lead Catering team

  • Leading Catering team of all 13 Venues across state.
  • Advance team - identifying Area , Open space for Kitchen Set-up.
  • Connect with DM , Collector & Sports Ministry for permission to installed Kitchen set-up , Electricity supply , Water Supply , Waste Management & Cleanliness of area during event.
  • Ensuring maximum Security around Kitchen area, connect with Local SP during event.
  • Managing enough manpower during event at each dinning area , 6 dinning space , lounge.
  • Ensuring each Game Venue - FOP area has enough Water supplier, running tea -coffee & snacks.
  • Managed almost 60,000 Participant including Athelet , Support Staff , TO, Official , VVIP , LOC etcc.
  • Finalizing Menus in consultation with Nutrient authorized by Sports Ministry.
  • Maintain Daily Menus is followed timely and same as per items finalized at each location.
  • ensure daily count is maintain , food testing is done by Health Officer assigned at each Venue /dinning area.
  • Managed to serve almost 1.70 Lacs meals during Event
  • Regular Vidoes , feedback from Athelets , coaches are shared with Government Authority.
  • Daily Meeting & Discussion during game with PS , DM , Collector to ensure event is running smoothly.



AT Cox & Kings I Ltd, Cox
10.2007 - 03.2008
  • Kings I Ltd, As a Sr.Executive Product & Development in Domestic, Sr.Manager & Sr.General Manager, Worked as Sr.Executive - Products & Development - Bharat Deko
  • Contracting & Negotiating Rates with Hotel & Suppliers
  • Handling FIT & GIT Costing of All India Basis
  • Making New Products for Domestic (Bharat Deko )
  • Working on Brochure of Bharat Deko
  • Making Comparison With Competitors Products
  • Updating branches about new products and packages
  • Handling Conference & Groups
  • Completed Mice Brochure - Bharat Deko - 2008
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented and entrepreneurial work environment
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Strong communication, partnering and relationship skills
  • Maintain positive relationships with Clients, Suppliers, and fellow employees

Exhibitor

AT Shree Raj Travels & Tours Ltd
01.2006 - 10.2007
  • Travels, as Sr.Executive Product & Sales Inbound & Domestic Tour from 3rd Nov’
  • Participated in two international travel & Trade fair as

Inbound Product - Visited ATM - Arab Travel Mart

ATM
Dubai
04.2007 - 05.2007
  • Vice President, Handling inbound inquiry
  • Making Costing & Tour packages for Domestic Website
  • Making Costing & Tour packages for Inbound Market
  • Handling Inbound Fit & Groups coming to India
  • Handling All Over India Grayline Operation & Sales
  • Handling European, U.A.E & South Africa Market
  • Concentrating more on products and sales of department
  • Responsible for all the Domestic & Inbound Products to upload on website and to Change as per the Season
  • Negotiating with Hotels & Transporters for package & Special rates
  • Making seasonal packages and circulating to branches
  • Handling web queries and response to clients
  • Handling all the Back office work of Vancouver and U.K Branches
  • Making daily reports of counter sales
  • Updating branches about new products and packages
  • Escorting Domestic Tours
  • Handling Conference & Groups
  • Helping Trainee for Making Costing, Itinerary & Tour Packages.

Inbound Product

ITB
Berlin
02.2007 - 03.2007
  • Resolved complaints to satisfy customers and encourage future transactions.
  • Incorporated cross-selling, up-selling and add-ons and offered promotional items to increase sales.
  • Generated new and repeat sales by offering timely product, service, and technical information.
  • Answered phone with friendly greeting to create positive inbound calling experience for customers.

Tour executive

TCI - Travel Corporation (India) Pvt.Ltd, Travel corporation (India) Pvt.Ltd
01.2005 - 10.2006
  • Handling domestic Counter
  • Reporting to Dy.General Manager
  • Making Costing & Tour packages for TCI’S Website
  • Inbound Booking
  • Handled Cruise Embarking & Disembarking Services
  • Handled Groups and Events
  • Handling Walk-in on counter, Interdepartmental booking & Travel agent
  • Negotiating with Hotels & Transporters for package & Special rates
  • Making seasonal packages and circulating to branches
  • Handling web queries and response to clients
  • Making daily reports of counter sales
  • Updating branches about new products and packages
  • Escorting Tours
  • Helping Trainee for Making Costing, Itinerary & Tour Packages.

AT M/s Arika Tour & Travels, IATA
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Handling domestic Counter
  • Reporting to Director
  • Handling Corporate & Travel Agent Sales
  • Handling Domestic Tours Sales & operation of counter Fit, travel agent
  • Negotiating with Hotels & Transporters for packages & group deals
  • Making seasonal packages and circulating to branches
  • Handled Domestic Groups
  • Preparing itinerary for individuals & Group Costing
  • E-ticketing
  • Escorting Tours

Education

High School Diploma -

SGM College - Mumbai
Mumbai
03.1999 - 04.1999

Skills

    1Working knowledge of 18 years

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Timeline

General Manager

AT Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
03.2008 - Current

AT Cox & Kings I Ltd, Cox
10.2007 - 03.2008

Inbound Product - Visited ATM - Arab Travel Mart

ATM
04.2007 - 05.2007

Inbound Product

ITB
02.2007 - 03.2007

Exhibitor

AT Shree Raj Travels & Tours Ltd
01.2006 - 10.2007

Tour executive

TCI - Travel Corporation (India) Pvt.Ltd, Travel corporation (India) Pvt.Ltd
01.2005 - 10.2006

AT M/s Arika Tour & Travels, IATA
01.2002 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

SGM College - Mumbai
03.1999 - 04.1999
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