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Nikhil Patekar

303 Sai Datta CHS Plot No 37/1 Sector 8A Airoli Navi Mumbai 400708

Summary

Experienced Travel Planner and Manager with many years of success working with business executives to establish cost-effective and expedited travel arrangements. Strategic in driving planning and scheduling of challenging booking functions using internal and external systems. Practiced in cultivating productive relationships with external travel agencies, accelerating booking requests.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Analyst Travel Manager

TIAA Global Capablities
Mumbai
01.2025 - Current
  • Established base of loyal clientele due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings, and rental car reservations.
  • Monitored competitors' prices and offerings to maintain competitive edge in the market.
  • Tracked client travel preferences and history to provide tailored travel advice.

Travel Executive

Sarla Advantech Pvt Ltd (ATS Global BV)
Navi Mumbai
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisting with visa applications and other travel documentation requirements.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering accurate travel itinerary and knowledge to drive business development.
  • Advised applicants of potential risks associated with applying for certain types of visas or traveling abroad.
  • Drafted letters of support from employers or educational institutions verifying applicant's status.
  • Assisted customers in completing the necessary paperwork for their visa applications.
  • Provided clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding shipments of tickets in advance of an event.
  • Maintained relationships with travel partners and vendors.
  • Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings, and rental car reservations.
  • Creating itineraries for customers, ensuring accuracy of details.
  • Coordinating airport transfers, car rentals, tours and activities for travelers.

Travel Manager

Golden Fox Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
06.2013 - 11.2022
  • Managed client accounts by providing advice on budgeting, planning trips, booking tickets.
  • Coordinated meetings and events related to business travels such as conferences and seminars.
  • Organized corporate travel arrangements, including air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations.
  • Researched new destinations, attractions, services and activities in order to create attractive packages for customers.
  • Conversed with customers to determine destination, mode of transportation and accommodations.
  • Completed ongoing training with company and travel partners.

Education

Commerce

Yashwantrao Chavan Open University
Nashik
04-2023

Skills

  • Travel management expertise
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Contract negotiations
  • Travel insurance
  • Technology proficiency
  • Global travel trends
  • Travel safety regulations
  • Industry trend awareness

Accomplishments

  • Spot Recognition for "Can Do Attitude"

Hobbies

  • Playing Chess.
  • Reading books based on human evolution
  • Reading Travel and Immigrations updates online.

Marital Status

Married

Date Of Birth

September 15th, 1992

Timeline

Analyst Travel Manager

TIAA Global Capablities
01.2025 - Current

Travel Executive

Sarla Advantech Pvt Ltd (ATS Global BV)
01.2023 - 01.2025

Travel Manager

Golden Fox Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 11.2022

Commerce

Yashwantrao Chavan Open University

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