LAKSHMI NARAYANAN
Travel & Immigration Specialist
Vadapalani, Chennai,TN
Summary
17+ Years Experienced as a Corporate Travel Specialist in the design and supervision of travel arrangements for businesses. Determined and focused in Corporate Travel Management. Well organized and dependable with excellent leadership skills.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in all aspects of travel preparations booking and planning Considerable experience in supervising teams and working in fast-paced settings Extensive background in travel practices with a leaning toward corporate needs Ability to identify traveler needs and identify available travel deals Capable of providing the best accommodations while staying within a projected budget Excellent oral and written communication skills ensuring all parties are appropriately informed
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist - Travel & Immigration
Expleo Solutions Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2011 - Current
- Supervising & coordinating for travel & immigration related requests.
- Managing all parts of the travel needs for all Expleo locations like Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai & Pune.
- Managing accommodation booking for both domestic & International for all the business travel.
- Managing travel automation process.
- Issuance of travel insurance & managing on the claims part.
- Vendor management.
- Bills processing.
- Reports generating.
- Induction Training for the new joinees on the travel part.
- Forex issuance & managing reports.
- Handling visa documentation work related to Business Visas & Work Permit travel for various countries.
- Database maintenance.
Travel Counsellor
Uniglobe Air Travel Bureau
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Managed as a travel implant staff in Cybernet Slash Support (CSS), US Technologies, HCL & Vestas.
- In-charge of International ticketing, accommodation & report generating.
- Managed client inquiries and kept them updated on progress through a range of communication process.
- Minimized Stress on clients associated with travel arrangements.
Travel Consultant
American Express Business Travel
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed as a travel implant staff in Cognizant & Nokia.
- In-charge of Domestic & International ticketing & report generating.
- Managed client inquiries and kept them updated on progress through a range of communication process.
- Minimized Stress on clients associated with travel arrangements.
Travel Consultant
Uniglobe Pricol Travel
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed as a travel implant staff in Sundaram Finance & Bally Technologies.
- Managed client inquiries and kept them updated on progress through a range of communication process.
- Minimized Stress on clients associated with travel arrangements.
Travel Consultant
Lionel India Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10.2005 - 02.2008
- In-charge of domestic & International ticketing from back office.
- Managed major corporate companies like CSS, Vacon, Thesys Technologies, Theme Technologies, Syntel, Det Norske Veritas, Bharat Oil Corporation, British Council.
- Around the.
Junior Executive
Around the World Travel & Tours Ltd
Madurai & Bangalore
02.2004 - 09.2005
- In-Charge of the Sales promotion in Madurai location.
- Worked in Madurai & Bangalore location for this company.
- Besides handled air & train ticketing and visa assistance.
- In-Charge of air & train ticketing & group booking for Kodai Intl School, Kodaikanal & Aditya,.
- Handled group bookings.
- Assisted in tour packages.
Education
Diploma - Travel & Ticketing with Forex
Trade Wings
Pondicherry 04.2003 - 10.2003
BCA - Computer Applications
Pondicherry University Community College
Pondicherry 06.2000 - 05.2003
HSC - Commerce
A Private School
Pondicherry 06.1999 - 04.2000
SSLC -
V O C Govt Hr. Secondary School
Pondicherry 06.1996 - 04.1997
Skills
Customer Relations
Fluent in [English]
MS Office
Clerical Support
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Computer Skills
International travel familiarity
Global Travel Professional
Timeline
Specialist - Travel & Immigration
Expleo Solutions Limited
03.2011 - Current
Travel Counsellor
Uniglobe Air Travel Bureau
02.2010 - 02.2011
Travel Consultant
American Express Business Travel
10.2009 - 01.2010
Travel Consultant
Uniglobe Pricol Travel
03.2008 - 08.2009
Travel Consultant
Lionel India Limited
10.2005 - 02.2008
Junior Executive
Around the World Travel & Tours Ltd
02.2004 - 09.2005
Diploma - Travel & Ticketing with Forex
Trade Wings
04.2003 - 10.2003
BCA - Computer Applications
Pondicherry University Community College
06.2000 - 05.2003
HSC - Commerce
A Private School
06.1999 - 04.2000
SSLC -
V O C Govt Hr. Secondary School
06.1996 - 04.1997