Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Training
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Personal Information
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Pawan Kumar Bora

Pawan Kumar Bora

New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic and high-achieving professional with over 7 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, including leadership roles at globally recognized organizations such as Marriott and Vrbo (Expedia Group). Known for consistently delivering outstanding customer service, resolving complex issues, and driving team performance. Rapid career progression is fueled by strong interpersonal skills, a results-oriented mindset, and a passion for creating seamless travelers and partner experiences. Recognized as Associate of the Year at Vrbo and recently promoted to Team Leader, managing and mentoring a high-performing support team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Vrbo
Delhi-NCR
03.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Part of Expedia Groups
  • Manage and mentor a team of associates, providing ongoing training, support, and performance feedback to drive team success.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of traveler and partner inquiries.
  • Act as a point of escalation for complex cases, providing expert guidance and solutions aligned with company policies.
  • Monitor KPIs such as CSAT, AHT, and resolution rates, implementing process improvements to enhance service quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, operations, and compliance to improve platform functionality and partner experience.
  • Facilitate team meetings, performance reviews, and development plans to foster a culture of growth and accountability.
  • Part of Expedia Groups

Advance Traveler/Partner Escalations Associate

Vrbo
Delhi-NCR
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Part of Expedia Groups
  • Efficiently manage high-priority service issues and escalations as part of the Executive Customer Relations team, handling the most complex customer support cases.
  • Collaborate closely with Legal advisors to resolve executive-level escalations and social media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
  • Provide premium, high-level support to both travelers and partners, maintaining professionalism, precision, and consistency in all interactions.
  • Specialize in resolving complex partner concerns related to tax and payout issues, ensuring compliance, clarity, and overall partner satisfaction.
  • Contributes to the development, testing, and execution of operational policies and procedures to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Uphold the standards and expectations for handling top-tier executive escalations, ensuring issues are addressed using the best available resources.
  • Part of Expedia Groups

Traveler Service Escalation

Expedia Groups
Delhi-NCR
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assess and evaluate travelers need to ensure satisfaction and enhance overall experience.
  • Build trust and foster long-lasting relationships with customer accounts through honest and proactive communication.
  • Utilize appropriate techniques and resources to provide accurate, reliable, and thorough information to travelers.
  • Strive to deliver exceptional and unforgettable travel experiences, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Loyalty Ambassador

Marriott International CEC
Delhi-NCR
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Communicated with Marriott's most prestigious guests, including Industry Ambassadors, ensuring a personalized and exceptional experience throughout their stay.
  • Focused on going above and beyond to meet the needs and comfort of guests, anticipating their preferences for a seamless experience.
  • Prioritized relationship building, fostering loyalty and trust by consistently delivering outstanding service to high-value guests.
  • Ensured guests felt at home during their stay, positioning Marriott as their 'home away from home' with attention to every detail of their comfort.

Loyalty & Care Services Associate

Marriott International CEC
Delhi-NCR
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Handle escalated customer issues, working to determine beneficial resolutions and ensuring that complaints are effectively addressed and resolved.
  • Provide seamless and efficient service to guests, addressing inquiries related to company policies and account-related issues.

Customer Service Associate

Marriott International CEC
Delhi-NCR
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Engaged with customers to ensure a clear understanding of products, answer inquiries, and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Maintained a well-organized and orderly store environment by regularly organizing displays and proactively addressing areas in need of restructuring.

Industrial Training

The Ashok Hotel
  • Company Overview: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
  • Gained hands-on experience in a professional environment, applying and expanding upon the knowledge and skills acquired in college.
  • Developed key qualities such as integrity, responsibility, and self-confidence.
  • Consistently adhered to ethical standards and best practices in the workplace.
  • Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Education

Bachelor - Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management Studies
Shimla
07.2018

High School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Janakpuri
New Delhi
07.2014

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Salesforce Navigations

Accomplishments

  • Worked collaboratively within high-volume teams at leading travel and hospitality companies, providing exceptional service to travelers and partners worldwide.
  • Delivered top-tier support for major cable companies, assisting customers with technical, billing, and service concerns, resulting in high customer satisfaction scores.
  • Consistently received top performance ratings in quarterly reviews by regional managers for accuracy, professionalism, and efficiency.
  • Honored Associate of the Year at Vrbo for outstanding contributions to customer experience and operational success.
  • Promoted to Team Leader, leading a team of Executive Customer specialists handling travel bookings and partner tax-related inquiries on the Vrbo platform.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Actively participate in delivering lectures at the Institute of Hotel Management Shimla, focusing on the impact of customer service on organizational productivity.
  • Passionate about supercars and stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
  • Enjoy cooking and singing as creative outlets that support personal well-being.
  • Spend quality time with family to maintain a healthy work-life balance and strengthen personal connections.
  • Avid reader of motivational stories and global history, gaining insights that inspire continuous personal and professional growth.

Training

The Ashok Hotel Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, Gained hands-on experience in a professional environment, applying and expanding upon the knowledge and skills acquired in college. Developed key qualities such as integrity, responsibility, and self-confidence. Consistently adhered to ethical standards and best practices in the workplace.

Disclaimer

I, Pawan Kumar Bora, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of knowledge and belief.

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. Sunil Kumar Bora
  • Date of Birth: 01/28/97
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Team Lead

Vrbo
03.2025 - Current

Advance Traveler/Partner Escalations Associate

Vrbo
03.2024 - 03.2025

Traveler Service Escalation

Expedia Groups
05.2023 - 03.2024

Loyalty Ambassador

Marriott International CEC
10.2021 - 05.2023

Loyalty & Care Services Associate

Marriott International CEC
02.2019 - 10.2021

Customer Service Associate

Marriott International CEC
07.2018 - 02.2019

Industrial Training

The Ashok Hotel

Bachelor - Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management Studies

High School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Janakpuri
Pawan Kumar Bora