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# Sample Resume for Travel Agent
Chris Smith
123 Main Street • Hometown, MS 00000 • (123) 456-7890 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OBJECTIVE
A detail-oriented, outgoing professional with exceptional communication and time management skills seeking Event Coordination or Travel Consulting / Travel Agent position.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Travel Administration
- Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
- Determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations.
- Compute costs of travel and accommodations and present quotes to customers.
- Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer terminal or telephone.
- Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives.
- Manage ongoing travel needs for multiple executives from various world-class organizations.
Event Planning
- Determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and fundraisers.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of problems that arise.
- Utilize knowledge of program planning and development to create agendas and budgets for services that meet customer needs.
- Coordinate services, accommodations, facilities, catering, signage, displays, printing and event security.
- Arrange for audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
- Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
- Analyze metrics following event conclusion to identify areas for improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRAVEL COMPANY
Travel Administrator. 2004 - 2008
- Booked travel reservations and created associated expense reports for multiple client accounts.
- Served as point of contact for customer inquiries related to ticket prices, no-show charges, and credit card reconciliation.
- Liaised between client groups, various airline departments, and hotel meeting specialists to coordinate travel and hospitality services for special events.
INTERNET TRAVEL COMPANY
Travel Administrator. 2001 - 2003
- Arranged relocation packages, maintained travel authorization database for cardholders and non-cardholder travel companions.
- Led implementation of Customer Service position for the high-profile company's Travel Division.
MAJOR CREDIT CARD TRAVEL
Travel Counselor. 1997-2001
- Arranged domestic and international travel for corporate and vacation packages for Platinum cardholders.
- Spearheaded and implemented employee recognition program that strengthened office morale.
EDUCATION
Community College - 1995/1996: Completed two years of coursework
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