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Mapheello Grace Motsamai

Mapheello Grace Motsamai

Travel Expert
Vereeniging

Summary

I am characterized by my unwavering commitment, ambition, assertiveness, and self-motivation. With an inherent drive for excellence, I maintain a positive attitude that fuels my interactions with people from all walks of life. Efficiency is at the core of my endeavors, and I firmly believe that honesty is the cornerstone of success. Embracing a lifelong learning mindset, I firmly hold the belief that age should never be a barrier to acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Travel Manager (Franchise Owner)

Travel Counsellors
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Liaising with clients in person, over the phone or via email to discuss their travel requirements
  • Advising clients on suitable options for domestic or international destinations, tours, accommodation, transport, insurance, and fares
  • Preparing customized itineraries to suit the clients' preferences and budget
  • Making and confirming bookings, often via a Global Distribution System (computerized central reservation system)
  • Issuing tickets or relevant documents
  • Providing up-to-date advice on travel regulations including visa and medical requirements, baggage limits, safety, and local customs
  • Modifying existing bookings to suit a change in clients' circumstances
  • Researching destinations and keeping up to date with travel industry news
  • Ongoing training with other team members and management
  • Reservation: Making and cancellation of reservations
  • Acknowledging reservations at least every 15 minutes in order to prepare vehicles for deliveries or branch collections
  • Providing customers with quotations to ensure accurate reservations
  • Check outs/Ins: Ensuring that all vehicles rented out to a customer are of the highest standard and comply with Avis quality control procedures
  • Assisting with and ensuring that all deliveries and collections are being done on time
  • Ensuring that all necessary documentation is being completed by the client
  • Ensuring that every check-out is being done in the quickest and most professional manner while security checks are completed
  • Client relations: Assisting with queries from internal and external customers
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Excellent telephone and counter sales skills
  • General office duties: Ensuring that the office and parking area are clean at all times and organized
  • Handling cash and credit card transactions
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
  • Assisting with administrative tasks as required.

Travel Expert

Flight Centre
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Liaising with clients in person, over the phone or via email to discuss their travel requirements
  • Advising clients on suitable options for domestic or international destinations, tours, accommodation, transport, insurance, and fares
  • Preparing customized itineraries to suit the clients' preferences and budget
  • Making and confirming bookings, often via a Global Distribution System (computerized central reservation system)
  • Issuing tickets or relevant documents
  • Providing up-to-date advice on travel regulations including visa and medical requirements, baggage limits, safety, and local customs
  • Modifying existing bookings to suit a change in clients' circumstances
  • Researching destinations and keeping up to date with travel industry news
  • Ongoing training with other team members and management
  • Reservation: Making and cancellation of reservations
  • Acknowledging reservations at least every 15 minutes in order to prepare vehicles for deliveries or branch collections
  • Providing customers with quotations to ensure accurate reservations
  • Check outs/Ins: Ensuring that all vehicles rented out to a customer are of the highest standard and comply with Avis quality control procedures
  • Assisting with and ensuring that all deliveries and collections are being done on time
  • Ensuring that all necessary documentation is being completed by the client
  • Ensuring that every check-out is being done in the quickest and most professional manner while security checks are completed
  • Client relations: Assisting with queries from internal and external customers
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Excellent telephone and counter sales skills
  • General office duties: Ensuring that the office and parking area are clean at all times and organized
  • Handling cash and credit card transactions
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
  • Assisting with administrative tasks as required.

Rental Sales Agent

Avis
03.2010 - 11.2014
  • Greet customers in a professional and friendly manner
  • Assist customers with their rental needs by providing accurate information and up-selling additional products and services
  • Complete rental contracts and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
  • Process payments for rentals using the POS system
  • Keep abreast of changes in rental rates, promotions, and policies
  • Maintain knowledge of local attractions and events to better assist customers Inspect vehicles prior to rental and document any existing damage
  • Report maintenance issues and accidents to the appropriate party in a timely manner
  • Clean and gas up vehicles as needed
  • Return vehicles to the correct location at the end of the rental period
  • Balance cash drawer at the end of each shift
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Motswela Secondary School

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Motswela Secondary School

Theology

South African Theological Seminary (SATS)
Online
02.2025

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Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary

Skills

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & internetundefined

Marital Status

Single

Health

Excellent

Identity Number

791117 0321 088

Driver License

Code C

Summary Of Employment

  • Travel Counsellors, Travel Manager (Franchise Owner), Retail, 2019 to 2021
  • Flight Centre, Travel Expert, Retail, 01/04/2014 to 2019
  • Avis, Rental Sales Agent, Rent A Car/ Avis Van Rental, Liaising with clients in person, over the phone or via email to discuss their travel requirements. Advising clients on suitable options for domestic or international destinations, tours, accommodation, transport, insurance, and fares. Preparing customized itineraries to suit the clients' preferences and budget. Making and confirming bookings, often via a Global Distribution System (computerized central reservation system). Issuing tickets or relevant documents. Providing up-to-date advice on travel regulations including visa and medical requirements, baggage limits, safety, and local customs. Modifying existing bookings to suit a change in clients' circumstances. Researching destinations and keeping up to date with travel industry news. Ongoing training with other team members and management. Reservation: Making and cancellation of reservations. Acknowledging reservations at least every 15 minutes in order to prepare vehicles for deliveries or branch collections. Providing customers with quotations to ensure accurate reservations. Check outs/Ins: Ensuring that all vehicles rented out to a customer are of the highest standard and comply with Avis quality control procedures. Assisting with and ensuring that all deliveries and collections are being done on time. Ensuring that all necessary documentation is being completed by the client. Ensuring that every check-out is being done in the quickest and most professional manner while security checks are completed. Client relations: Assisting with queries from internal and external customers. Providing excellent customer service. Excellent telephone and counter sales skills. General office duties: Ensuring that the office and parking area are clean at all times and organized. Handling cash and credit card transactions. Maintaining accurate records and filing systems. Assisting with administrative tasks as required., 2003 to 2014

Personal Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

References

  • CLIENTELE LIFE, Tshepo Liphuko, Supervisor, (011) 320 3000, 0825867338
  • Avis, Neville Naidoo, Supervisor, 011 387 8170, 0736009961

Training

  • Amadeus, Amadeus Certificate (2021)
  • Galileo, Galileo Certificate (2019)
  • Avis, HHP1 (Recruitment and Selection), Labour Relations Act Chapter VIII Unfair Dismissal, Labour Relations Act Schedule 8 Code of Good Practice, Reference Check, Best Operating Practice, Interview Guide, Regret Letters, Invitation to Attend Interview, Short Listing Planner, Introduction to the Principles of Business Management - NQF Level 4 (Still Studying), Strategic Planning, Organizing/Budgets, Leadership, Controlling/Meetings, Ethics, 2014

Timeline

Travel Manager (Franchise Owner)

Travel Counsellors
01.2019 - 01.2021

Travel Expert

Flight Centre
01.2014 - 12.2019

Rental Sales Agent

Avis
03.2010 - 11.2014

Motswela Secondary School

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Motswela Secondary School

Theology

South African Theological Seminary (SATS)

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Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary
Mapheello Grace MotsamaiTravel Expert