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Michael Laursen

St Albans,Hertfordshire

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in IATA certified travel courses and British Airways travel & tourism. Proficient in Danish and English, with strong capabilities in Sabre and Microsoft Office, including Excel & Word. Demonstrates exceptional administration skills, adept at amendment and cancellation processes, and possesses strong customer skills. Committed to leveraging these competencies to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in the travel industry.

Enthusiastic Travel Consultant with knack for crafting bespoke travel itineraries that delight clients. Excel at building lasting client relationships and resolving travel-related issues, leading to repeat business and high customer satisfaction. Improved booking processes and enhanced overall client experience, contributing to growth in client retention and positive feedback. Energetic professional with highly relevant skills in communication and organisation, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management. Proven ability to multitask and prioritise workloads, ensuring smooth and efficient office operations. Aiming to streamline administrative processes and contribute to team productivity.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Administrative assistant

Aspire Training Associates
St Albans, Hertfordshire
04.2021 - 07.2025
  • Updating student details on system
  • Collating training materials
  • Processing invoices
  • Processing certificates
  • General administration
  • Organised client meetings, prepared agendas and took detailed minutes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
  • Updated company databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details.
  • Interacted professionally with clients providing excellent service at all times.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in workplace.
  • Opened and routed business parcels and letters.
  • Facilitated internal communication.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.

Danish Travel Consultant

Risskov Travel
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Danish Travel Consultant, homeworking
  • Handling of up to 40 telephone enquiries per day.
  • Booking of hotels and other accommodations across Europe.
  • Amendment of bookings and cancellations.
  • Chasing hotels for confirmations.
  • Contacting clients for late payments.
  • Handling of all incoming enquiries from clients.
  • Given quotes to clients for alternative hotels.
  • Danish Travel Consultant, homeworking
  • Streamlined booking procedures, improving operational efficiency.
  • Handled complex itineraries ensuring seamless journeys for clients.
  • Improved overall service quality through continuous feedback analysis.
  • Implemented effective communication skills to build strong client relationships.
  • Offered personalised travel advice for enhanced holiday experiences.
  • Promoted premium travel packages for increased sales conversion.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to secure best rates and services.

Team Support Specialist

Frosch Travel
London, UK
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: London
  • Correcting errors from online tool.
  • Ensure client travel policies are followed.
  • Assisting with ticketing and fare calculations, markups and invoicing.
  • Ticketing and reissuing of Cat35 tickets.
  • Utilize Sabre, for ticketing functions like exchanges, refunds, queue sorting.
  • Handling of Adms.
  • London
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Senior Fares Advisor

American Express GBT
London, UK
07.1997 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: London
  • Managed telephone enquiries: provided quotes on new and existing itineraries, and provided support on airline interpretation
  • Excellent customer service delivered, via phone or email, when dealt with and resolved customer related issues in satisfactory manner
  • Proficient in Sabre and Galileo; completion of ticket preparation of net fare tickets, reissues on net fare tickets, performed checks to spot missing or incorrectly filled fares
  • Accurately set up ticketing for network partners and issuing of airline tickets
  • Full support provided to business on all negotiated fares Cat35/Cat25
  • Reported inaccurate fare filing to manager of airline
  • Trained colleagues on Cat35 related matters
  • London
  • Established strong relationships with clients for improved business partnerships.
  • Resolved complex financial issues, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.

Education

GCSEs - Languages

Higher education
Copenhagen
08/1984 - 05/1987

Skills

  • IATA certified travel courses
  • British Airways travel & tourism
  • Danish
  • English
  • Sabre
  • Microsoft office
  • Excel & Word
  • Administration skills
  • Amendment and cancellation processes
  • Strong customer skills

Custom

IATA certified travel courses, British Airways travel & tourism, 1989, Danish, mother tongue, English, Fluent, German, working knowledge, Enjoy Sports, Music, Travelling

Affiliations

  • Sport, travelling & music

Timeline

Administrative assistant

Aspire Training Associates
04.2021 - 07.2025

Danish Travel Consultant

Risskov Travel
04.2019 - 10.2019

Team Support Specialist

Frosch Travel
11.2018 - 04.2019

Senior Fares Advisor

American Express GBT
07.1997 - 12.2017

GCSEs - Languages

Higher education
08/1984 - 05/1987
Michael Laursen