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JOSANA VARMA

JOSANA VARMA

Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Seasoned travel industry professional with expertise in communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated success in managing colleague relationships and leading teams to meet organizational objectives. Skilled in GDS systems, ticketing, and fare processes, with a history of effective negotiation for group bookings. Focused on utilizing industry knowledge to enhance business performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Travel consultant

Dnata
Dubai
03.2024 - Current
  • Optimised client experiences by delivering tailored travel advice and verifying documentation.
  • Facilitated smooth travel arrangements, reducing potential disruptions.
  • Handled last-minute changes efficiently while communicating cancellation policies.
  • Enhanced service quality through continuous feedback analysis.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints, thinking creatively to formulate effective solutions.

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Kesari Tours
Mumbai
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed logistics for domestic and international MICE groups to enhance client satisfaction.
  • Negotiated advantageous group booking terms with airlines.
  • Utilised Galileo for efficient ticket issuance processes.
  • Delivered flight-related services to corporate clients through email communications.
  • Developed customised flight itineraries per client travel requirements.
  • Resolved flight-related inquiries, focusing on reissues and refunds efficiently.
  • Oversaw reservations for airline, rail, hotel, and ground transportation needs.
  • Ensured prompt billing and statement dispatch to corporate clients.

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Goomo Holidays
Mumbai
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Streamlined operations for domestic and international MICE group logistics.
  • Negotiated with airlines and hotels to optimise booking arrangements.
  • Utilised efficient email correspondence to facilitate corporate client flight and hotel services.
  • Maintained transparency by overseeing timely billing and statement submissions.
  • Collaborated with product heads to coordinate room availability across various hotels.
  • Planned transportation arrangements in conjunction with vendors.

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Corporate Flyers Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
04.2018 - 10.2018

Negotiated fares with airlines for group bookings, achieving advantageous agreements.

  • Managed ticketing for domestic and international FIT and MICE operations efficiently.
  • Created an online portal to enhance domestic ticket issuance processes.
  • Communicated flight-related services to corporate clients through email correspondence.
  • Addressed and resolved flight-related concerns, including reissues and refunds, effectively.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Gilpin Tours & Travels Management (I) Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Developed online portal for domestic issuance, enhancing user accessibility.
  • Facilitated flight-related services for corporate clients via email.
  • Prepared flight itineraries for domestic and international sectors based on client requirements.
  • Coordinated bookings for airlines, rail, hotels, and ground transportation.
  • Ensured timely submission of billing and statements to corporate clients.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Cox & Kings Ltd
Mumbai
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Managed FIT and GIT ticketing operations throughout India.
  • Negotiated competitive fares with airlines, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
  • Executed adhoc groups and series contracting within domestic sectors.
  • Maintained accurate billing records for issued tickets and bookings.
  • Coordinated with vendors to confirm service requirements through follow-ups.

Education

CRS known Galileo. MS Office

Advance Diploma in Information Technology

IATA/UFTAA Foundation Course -

Thomas Cook

H.S.C -

Sathaye College

Skills

  • Travel industry knowledge
  • Strong communication and problem resolution
  • Colleague relationship management
  • Teamwork and leadership abilities
  • GDS proficiency
  • Ticketing and fare processes
  • Negotiation for group bookings

Personal Information

Timeline

Travel consultant

Dnata
03.2024 - Current

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Kesari Tours
05.2022 - Current

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Goomo Holidays
04.2019 - 07.2020

SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Corporate Flyers Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 10.2018

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Gilpin Tours & Travels Management (I) Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 11.2017

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Cox & Kings Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2016

CRS known Galileo. MS Office

Advance Diploma in Information Technology

IATA/UFTAA Foundation Course -

Thomas Cook

H.S.C -

Sathaye College
JOSANA VARMA