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U T PAVAN KUMAR

HYDERABAD

Summary

As a dedicated Travel Consultant with over 10 plus years of experience, I have honed my skills in various areas including ticketing & reservations, business & tourist visa processing, and hotel reservations. I have a strong background in travel coordination and marketing local and worldwide travel destinations. My excellent geographical knowledge has been a key factor in my success. I have worked for several high-profile companies, handling all their travel arrangements for both domestic and international flights, hotels, cabs, insurance, and visa guidance for employees.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Kshema General Insurance Limited
Hyderabad
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with external service providers such as airlines, hotels, car rental companies and other vendors.
  • Organized corporate travel arrangements, including air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations.
  • Provided guidance and training on safety measures while traveling abroad or domestically.
  • Monitored changes in international regulations affecting corporate travel programs.
  • Advised management on how to reduce costs associated with employee business trips.
  • Developed and implemented travel policies for employees to ensure cost-effective use of company resources.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning flight schedules, fares and other related issues.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed itineraries for business trips including all necessary documents.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain the best rates for flights, hotels and car rentals.

Travel Manager

3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2024 - 10.2025
  • Developed and implemented travel policies for employees to ensure cost-effective use of company resources.
  • Maintained relationships with external service providers such as airlines, hotels, car rental companies and other vendors.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed itineraries for business trips including all necessary documents.
  • Ensured that all travel expenses were accurately tracked and reported on a timely basis.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain the best rates for flights, hotels, and car rentals.
  • Monitored changes in international regulations affecting corporate travel programs.

Senior Travel Counsellor

AMERICAN EXPRESS
Hyderabad
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Taking care of all the travel arrangements for International & Domestic flight, hotel, cab, insurance, Visas guidance for employees
  • Providing consultation and guidance on destinations, airlines, ground arrangements, accommodations, tours, and car rentals for both business travelers and tourists.

Senior Travel Counsellor

Yatra for Business
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Expert in International Ticketing and Domestic Group bookings, handling corporates
  • Coordinating with the Higher management EA's for their end to end Travel arrangements.

Senior Travel Counsellor

Dnata International Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Expert in International Ticketing and handling corporates
  • Coordinating with the Higher management EA's for their end to end Travel arrangements.

Senior Travel Consultant

NLIVEN TRAVEL BOUTIQUE Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 04.2017
  • Handled International & Domestic tickets and Hotel Reservations
  • Cab arrangements
  • Negotiated with the hotels & cab vendors for best rates.

Senior Travel Consultant

CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Handled International tickets and Hotel reservations including billing.

Senior Travel Consultant

UNIBLOGE AIR TRAVEL BURREAU
04.2011 - 10.2015
  • Managed entire back-office operations, including ticketing, billing, leisure division, and overseas medical insurance.
  • Served as International ticketing staff at Implant (Dr.Reddys & NTT Data), ensuring accuracy in document verification.
  • Tracked customer satisfaction ratings through surveys and feedback forms to identify improvement areas.
  • Created comprehensive itineraries for customers, encompassing flight bookings, car rentals, and hotel reservations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment to enhance customer experience.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions to maintain strong communication.

Travel Consultant

OM TOURS TRAVELS
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Handled Domestic Booking
  • ( Flight, Train and Bus )

Education

B.Com -

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
SELAM
06-2013

Skills

  • Ticket Booking
  • Ticketing Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Travel Management
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Travel Desk
  • Travel expenses process
  • Hotel Reservations
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Administration
  • Facility Administration

Certification

  • Basic IATA Course

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Kshema General Insurance Limited
11.2024 - Current

Travel Manager

3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - 10.2025

Senior Travel Counsellor

AMERICAN EXPRESS
03.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Travel Counsellor

Yatra for Business
03.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Travel Counsellor

Dnata International Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2020

Senior Travel Consultant

NLIVEN TRAVEL BOUTIQUE Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Travel Consultant

CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL
03.2015 - 10.2015

Senior Travel Consultant

UNIBLOGE AIR TRAVEL BURREAU
04.2011 - 10.2015

Travel Consultant

OM TOURS TRAVELS
01.2010 - 03.2011

B.Com -

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY

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