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VICTORIA DAVIES

Aylesford,Kent

Summary

Highly motivated and adaptable professional with extensive experience in the travel industry and a strong background in care giving and supporting children and young adults, including those with special needs and learning disabilities as well as the elderly.

Experienced in delivering compassionate support and promoting inclusivity, and applying a diverse range of transferable skills such as communication, creativity and problem solving.

Naturally personable and caring with the ability to adapt easily into roles supporting children and older adults, building strong connections through empathy, fun, creativity and a deep understanding of others.

I am hard working, loyal and dedicated to making a positive impact through my natural ability with empathy, patience and team work.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Workshop support assistant - volunteer

Square Pegs Arts
10.2024 - Current


Square Pegs Arts is a well known and wonderful charity enabling children and young adults with any level of special needs or learning disabilities and those with disabilities to access high quality Arts opportunities, such as drama, dance and music.


A large range of programmes and community projects based around creative lessons of music and arts giving them the chance to get involved, make friends, gain confidence and thrive.


My role here varies all of the time depending on the projects but I am currently supporting in a recent launch of a choir group and preparing for an end of year on stage performance.



Senior Business Travel Consultant

Blue Cube Travel
London
05 2024 - 01 2025
  • Streamlined business travel arrangements by liaising closely with corporate clients.
  • Specialist consultant for VIP's travel only liaising with their EA's on a daily basis.
  • Resolved queries promptly, ensuring client peace of mind during their travels.
  • Supervised junior consultants, fostering a team-oriented environment.
  • Offered expert advice on travel-related matters to uphold client trust and loyalty.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, maintaining meticulous records of client preferences and needs.
  • Enhanced company reputation through delivery of exceptional customer service.
  • Facilitated continuity of service by maintaining accurate records in Galileo GDS.
  • Managed complex itineraries for maximised client satisfaction.
  • Ensured seamless travel experiences by proficiently handling all aspects of bookings.

Senior Out of hours business travel consultant

Diversity Travel
04 2022 - 04 2024
  • Managed complex business travel arrangements for top-level executives.
  • Delivered exceptional client services by understanding and meeting unique travel preferences.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to manage large scale corporate travel projects efficiently.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and best practices in order to provide accurate advice and guidance to clients on their business travels.
  • Looked after a huge global charity, helping facilitate the safe travel of staff and aid workers.

Teaching and learning support assistant

Five Acre Wood/Grow 19
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Grow 19 is an extended college for 19-24 year old young learners with learning disabilities or disabilities
  • We were there to aid them through specially designed programmes and courses to help support them in life skills.
  • Supported with creative and fun engaging activities daily
  • Specialised teaching techniques for improved academic performance among special needs students.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided a safe, positive learning environment for students with varying disabilities.
  • Encouraged participation by adapting tasks according to each student's capabilities.
  • Assisted 1-2-1 with some learners


Senior Global out of hours business travel cons

Aero24
04.2015 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated smooth operations, maintaining meticulous records of client preferences and needs.
  • Resolved queries promptly, ensuring client peace of mind during their travels.
  • Offered expert advice on travel-related matters to uphold client trust and loyalty.
  • Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable terms for clients.
  • Collaborated with airlines and hotels to secure best possible rates for clients.
  • Developed bespoke travel policies tailored to each client's unique requirements.
  • Streamlined business travel arrangements by liaising closely with corporate clients.


Creative assistant and lunch time cover

Little Quackers Nursery and Pre-school
06.2018 - 06.2019

As a creative assistant it was my responsibility to provide fun and engaging activities for the children during the hours that the Nursery assistants were taking lunch breaks.


* Planning and preparing a range of fun and engaging activities

* Taking into account the ability of different age groups of the children and their abilities.

* Safeguarding and considering health and safety in all activities.

* Floor games

* Arts and crafts focused around various topics

* Sensory arts and sessions




Education

International Travel and Tourism and languages

Thurrock College
09.1997 - 02.1999

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Calm under pressure
  • Learner engagement
  • Safeguarding regulations compliance
  • Creative lesson designing
  • Creative imagination stimulation

Timeline

Workshop support assistant - volunteer

Square Pegs Arts
10.2024 - Current

Teaching and learning support assistant

Five Acre Wood/Grow 19
10.2021 - 04.2022

Creative assistant and lunch time cover

Little Quackers Nursery and Pre-school
06.2018 - 06.2019

Senior Global out of hours business travel cons

Aero24
04.2015 - 10.2021

International Travel and Tourism and languages

Thurrock College
09.1997 - 02.1999

Senior Business Travel Consultant

Blue Cube Travel
05 2024 - 01 2025

Senior Out of hours business travel consultant

Diversity Travel
04 2022 - 04 2024
VICTORIA DAVIES