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Hi, I’m

SHISHIR. R. IYENGAR

Travel , MICE & Events
Mumbai

Summary

I am a self - motivated individual with more than 9 years of work experience in Travel, Tourism and Events industry.

Skilled in Relationship building , networking , vendor management.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

Laqshya Live Experiences
MUMBAI

Assistant Manager MICE
10.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

➢ Preparing Presentations and Proposals (Quotes) for Corporates on various destinations for their MICE (Domestic and International).

➢ Planning and Executing of MICE Groups for On-Ground Events.

➢ Attending Roadshows, Events organized by Hotels, DMC’s for networking and building relationships.

➢ Liasoning with -

1) Various DMC’s for the best costs for International Destinations.

2) Food & Beverage vendors – (Caterers etc)

3) Logistics Companies (Coach and Car vendors).

4) Tourism Boards and Hotels.

➢ Business Development, Lead Generation for Virtual Events.

➢ Execution of Virtual Events for Corporates.

➢ Internal Staff Travel – Airline Tickets and Hotel Bookings.

Cox & Kings India Ltd.
MUMBAI

Senior Executive - Sales Support MICE
05.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Preparing Presentations and Proposals (Quotes ) for Corporates on various destinations for their MICE Travel
  • Meeting up with Corporates for their MICE Travel Requirements
  • Liasoning with Contracting (Costing) Team for getting the best rates from them
  • Liasoning with Airlines –Ticketing Team for getting the best rates from them
  • Assisting the Liasoning Team – Pan India for the On-going Groups for Tickets,Visa,
  • Deviations
  • Co-ordinating with Clients for Various Events (Football, Cycling, Tourism Board Meetings ) organized by MICE Team

Lotus Destinations :- GSA Costa Cruise India
MUMBAI

Customer & Sales Support Executive
09.2014 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Business Development, Lead Generation by interacting with Travel Agents and closing sale for Costa Cruises Sailings
  • Assisting and Finalizing travel plans & itineraries for HNIs -both domestic and international.
  • Representing Costa Cruises at various Travel and Trade Events
  • Internal Staff Travel – Hotel bookings, Visas, Passport.
  • Liasoning with Suppliers for best Hotel and Transportation rates
  • Handled Sri Lanka Travel Hub- DMC ( Sales and Operations ) for SriLanka.
  • Promoted Srilankan Airlines – as part of the Airlines Deal
  • Assisting and Preparing Visa Applications for Costa Cruise clients and Corporates.
  • Attending Travel Agent Networking Sessions.

Thomas Cook India Ltd
MUMBAI

Customer Relationship Executive
06.2012 - 05.2014

Job overview


  • Assisting Walk-in Customers and Corporates
  • Preparing Invoices and assisting Customers for all their Visa requirements.
  • Preparing Visa Applications for submission.
  • Replying to Customer E-Mails & Answering Phone Calls & Queries on timely basis.
  • Assisting Corporates for all their Visa Queries.
  • Also worked as Implant in Corporates like TCS and Accenture.

Panoramic Universal Ltd.
MUMBAI

Sales Trainee
08.2010 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Business Development and Lead Generation by visiting Corporates and Travel Agents
  • Developing Database of prospects
  • Confirmed Business for Shirdi Hotel of Panoramic.
  • Liasoning with Company’s Hotels for Best Room rates and Conference Packages.

Education

ITM-Institute of Hotel Management
Navi Mumbai

Bachelor of Arts from International Hospitality Management
07.2007 - 05.2010

University Overview

Skills

Gaining Job knowledge/Execute assignments successfully, Willing to learn new things, Vendorundefined

Timeline

Assistant Manager MICE
Laqshya Live Experiences
10.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Executive - Sales Support MICE
Cox & Kings India Ltd.
05.2018 - 10.2019
Customer & Sales Support Executive
Lotus Destinations :- GSA Costa Cruise India
09.2014 - 03.2018
Customer Relationship Executive
Thomas Cook India Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2014
Sales Trainee
Panoramic Universal Ltd.
08.2010 - 02.2011
ITM-Institute of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Arts from International Hospitality Management
07.2007 - 05.2010
SHISHIR. R. IYENGARTravel , MICE & Events