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Priyesh Thakkar

Mumbai,MH

Summary

Deadline-driven travel consultant with expertise serving special needs clients. A real go-getter with outstanding interpersonal skills. Proven career success in developing profitable travel programs and extending clientele base.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel-consultant

Etraveli Group
02.2022 - Current
  • Looking after the rebooking request for all the payment links received.
  • Coordinate with the airline for name correction.
  • We deal with the airline and consolidator to minimize the loss due to errors made by agents on call.
  • Taking care of cases on urgent queue assigned by the manager or higher management, social media team.
  • Looking after trust pilot reviews and replying to all the CSAT and DSAT.
  • Trying to close all the cases through first-call resolution. Maintain daily targets of productivity, and quality.
  • We also work on retail loss and tech error to reduce losses for the company and for the customer.
  • Thinking out of the box (find an alternative solution for the customer).
  • Always go the extra mile whenever possible or required, to gain the best customer experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
  • Provided customers with the best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Excellent knowledge of computer reservations systems, GDS systems, and e-traveling like Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, Farelogix, IAG, and NDC portals.

Subject Matter Expert

Teleperformance
09.2020 - 01.2022

● Handling a Team of 20 agents.

  • Auditing chats- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.

● Clearing all doubts and taking the initiative of escalations of live customers.

● Handling Customer queries with a 100% resolution via chat process.

● Managing and adhering to the SOP laid out for the process. Working towards customer satisfaction and achieving the targets assigned.

● Have been vigilant and disciplined on Team briefs/ activities.

● Top performers in all PKTs and Knowledge tests.

● Delivering 100% shift adherence. Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.

● Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

Travel Consultant

Cleartrip
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Reissue flight tickets.
  • Cancellation of flight and hotel.
  • Create offline PNR.
  • Handle CFB inbound calls and assist them with flight and hotel booking on Clear Trip For Business.
  • Handle group bookings.
  • Issue and Re-issue, Amendments and Cancellation.
  • Handling through emails and chats.
  • Handled Corporate like Asian Paints, and Sterlite Power Transmission.
  • Handle escalations, monitor calls queue, and distribute work in a team Acting SME).

Guest Service Professional

Transcontinental E Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2011
  • Handled reservations on calls and off calls for domestic sectors.
  • Updating SSR request. ( Meals, Baggage, Seat Requests, and Jp miles).
  • Issues and re-issue, Amendments, and Cancellation (Sabre).
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, and medical and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, implementing solutions that addressed concerns adequately.
  • Kept up-to-date on flight schedules to provide accurate information for travelers seeking assistance.
  • Provided follow-through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information.
  • Produced and shared customer service reports to support management decision-making.

Education

B.Com - Commerce

Model College
Mumbai, India
03.2007

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Management
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership skills
  • Active Listening

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Travel-consultant

Etraveli Group
02.2022 - Current

Subject Matter Expert

Teleperformance
09.2020 - 01.2022

Travel Consultant

Cleartrip
01.2019 - 06.2020

Guest Service Professional

Transcontinental E Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2011

B.Com - Commerce

Model College
Priyesh Thakkar