MANASI BHAT
Kothrud
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Immigration Manager with 10 years of experience in managing immigration processes and compliance within corporate environments. Skilled in ensuring immigration regulations are met while facilitating smooth employee transitions. Seeking to contribute expertise to a progressive corporate organization as an Immigration Manager.
Overview
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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Luxury Travel - Associate Programme Co ordinator
Micato Safaris
Pune
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinated travel arrangements for clients visiting unique safari destinations.
- Managed client inquiries and provided expert travel advice on safaris.
- Collaborated with local partners to ensure seamless travel experiences for guests.
- Utilized reservation systems to book accommodations, flights, and activities efficiently.
- Assisted in organizing special events and group travel for larger parties.
- Delivered high level of customer service through prompt issue resolution and dynamic attention to detail.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of airline policies and procedures regarding ticketing, baggage allowance and rebooking and cancellation fees.
- Generated invoices for each completed booking transaction.
Immigration Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
Pune
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive immigration policies and strategies to ensure compliance with local and international immigration laws and regulations.
- Oversee all aspects of the immigration process for expatriate employees, including work permits, visa applications.
- Collaborate with legal teams to handle complex immigration cases, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in processing applications.
- Establish strong relationships with government agencies, immigration authorities, and external consultants to facilitate a smooth immigration process for employees.
- Monitor changes in immigration laws and policies, providing timely updates and recommendations to company stakeholders.
- Manage and track visa expirations, ensuring timely renewals or extensions for international employees.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of visa applications, work permits, and residence permits for international employees.
- Conducted audits and reviews to ensure compliance with immigration laws, identifying and rectifying potential issues.
- Supported employees throughout the immigration process, addressing queries and concerns related to visas and work permits.
- Maintained accurate immigration records and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- (For Middle East Africa region)
Associate Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
Pune
04.2018 - 03.2022
- (For Middle East Africa region)
Sr.Business Associate
Tech Mahindra Limited
Pune
01.2014 - 03.2018
- (For Middle East Africa region)
Travel Co-ordinator
Sandvik Asia
Pune
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Coordinating between the employees and the travel desk for the safe travel.
- Handling Visa queries, billing and follow up for credit notes, running the travel desk making sure hassle free travel for employees.
Sr. Reservations and Ticketing Agent
Singapore Airlines
Pune
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Create bundled packages that are unique to Travel by Numbers.
- Handling Frequent flier queries for all corporates as well as walk INS.
- Coordinate with fortnight reporting with H.O and following up with reports.
- Burst tickets. Use Tips and other on-line engines to process tickets.
Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Swiss Airlines
Pune
01.2007 - 12.2008
Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Malaysia Airlines
Pune
01.2006 - 12.2007
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Economics
Fergusson College
PuneMasters of Personal Management - HR
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
IITC
Diploma - IATA / UFTAA
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Ethical Conduct
Certification
- Diploma in IATA / UFTAA
- Diploma in Travel and Tourism from IITC
Awards
- 8 Pat on the back and Bravo awards for Efficiency
- 2 Standing ovation awards for Best Performance
- 1 ACE achiever award
- 1 Best Team Award
- 1 Customer First Service delivery Award
- Recognition awarded for Long Service
Proficient Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
Timeline
Luxury Travel - Associate Programme Co ordinator
Micato Safaris
02.2026 - Current
Immigration Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
04.2022 - Current
Associate Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
04.2018 - 03.2022
Sr.Business Associate
Tech Mahindra Limited
01.2014 - 03.2018
Travel Co-ordinator
Sandvik Asia
07.2011 - 02.2012
Sr. Reservations and Ticketing Agent
Singapore Airlines
01.2008 - 12.2011
Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Swiss Airlines
01.2007 - 12.2008
Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Malaysia Airlines
01.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Economics
Fergusson College
Masters of Personal Management - HR
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
IITC