Amanda wight
Durban
Summary
Ambitious Travel Consultant confident working in high-volume environments. Expert in both corporate travel and leisure vacations. Consistently drives bookings to surpass KPI targets. Responsible travel consultant, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Travel Manager
Sunlit technologies
Durban
02.2016 - 06.2024
- Organised travel arrangements and itineraries for senior staff, maximising budget efficiency and time management.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation, for corporate clients to guarantee seamless itineraries.
- Conducted consultations with clients to determine travel needs and make recommendations best suited to customer vision and budget.
- Assisted with event planning, from venue selection to guest list management, to execute successful corporate functions.
- Delivered comprehensive pre-travel briefings to corporate clients, covering itinerary details and travel tips.
- Liaised with corporate clients to arrange business travel and events, tailoring services to meet organisational objectives and budgets.
- Advised senior management on budget forecasts based on historical travel and expense data.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for management, facilitating smooth business operations.
Travel Consultant
La-Foundation
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Reserved tickets, booked accommodations and rental transportation to accommodate needs of customers.
- Managed bookings for flights, hotels, and excursions, securing competitive rates and confirming reservations accurately.
- Handled client queries and concerns with professionalism, offering prompt solutions to maintain high service standards.
- Organised all holiday matters from beginning to end, including booking tickets and accommodation and securing rental transportation.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - business management
damelin
Durban, KZN01-2017
Skills
- Client consultation
- Event planning
- Itinerary management
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Positive attitude
- Flight and hotel reservations
- Multitasking efficiency
- Flight booking expertise
- Hotel booking platforms
- Corporate travel
- Holiday advising
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
Timeline
Corporate Travel Manager
Sunlit technologies
02.2016 - 06.2024
Travel Consultant
La-Foundation
01.2013 - 05.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - business management
damelin