Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
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Jiyas Gehath

Travel & Tourism
Kochi

Summary

SEASONED TRAVEL & TOURISM PROFESSIONAL

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Director - Business Development

SAMA TRAVEL PVT LTD
06.2016 - Current
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.

Branch Manager

Lawson Travel & Tours (I) Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 05.2016
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Collaborated with passengers and B2b travel agents to resolve booking issues, correct fares, and clarify rules.
  • Established and cultivated relationships with travel partners, providing clients with smooth ticketing processes.
  • Increased ticket sales, promoting social media and printed flyers.

Manager - Accounts

Lawson Travel & Tours (I) Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2013
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted campaigns.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention.
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.

Sr.Accountant

Al-Maged Agency For Travel & Tourism
05.2009 - 04.2011
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • IATA Billing and settlement Plan reconciliation.
  • Preparing and Sending ADM and ACM requests to Airlines

Sr.Accounts Executive

Alban Travels India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 04.2009
  • Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • IATA Billing and settlement Plan reconciliation.
  • Preparing and Sending ADM and ACM requests to Airlines

Accounts Executive

Alban Travels India Pvt Ltd
03.2005 - 02.2007
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Developed and maintained billing procedures to make timely payments.
  • Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Kerala University
04.2001 -

Skills

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Personal Information

  • Passport Number: V5733356
  • Father's Name: Gehath V.K
  • Date of Birth: 21/05/1987
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married


Others

  • Have attended and participated in many training courses conducted by IATA BSP and Airline companies.
  • Have participated in many Commercial Conferences.
  • A BNI Member for representing Sama Travel.

References

  • Mohammed C.A, Managing Director, Alban travels India Pvt Ltd, Kochin, 16
  • Ahmed Haroon Bushara, General Manager, Al-Maged Travel Agency, Al-Khobar, Dammam, K.S.A
  • John Thomas, Managing Director, Lawson Travel & Tours (I) Pvt Ltd, Fort Mumbai
  • Ramaswamy V, Managing Director, Sama Travel Pvt Ltd, Kochi, 15

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 30-01-2024

Timeline

Director - Business Development

SAMA TRAVEL PVT LTD
06.2016 - Current

Branch Manager

Lawson Travel & Tours (I) Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 05.2016

Manager - Accounts

Lawson Travel & Tours (I) Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2013

Sr.Accountant

Al-Maged Agency For Travel & Tourism
05.2009 - 04.2011

Sr.Accounts Executive

Alban Travels India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 04.2009

Accounts Executive

Alban Travels India Pvt Ltd
03.2005 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Commerce -

Kerala University
04.2001 -
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