Victor Voyages (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth (in association with e-Travel)
04.2018 - Current
External customer service from the main office operates from home independently.
Worked with rates of exchange, CCCFs, invoicing, and data capturing.
Galileo Central Reservations System, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Daily internet and emailing, filing, and administration, such as diary management, and consulting with clients competently.
Daily quotes and customer services, issue of itineraries and vouchers, book tickets and travel arrangements, ticket delivery, assist with travel insurance, sales of domestic and international tickets, refunds, EMDs, as well as sorting out fares and fare builds.
Organizing visas for clients.
Sell cruises, tours, accommodation, travel insurance, car hire, domestic and international air tickets, rail and bus tickets, coach tours, and visas.
Advise clients on possible risks while traveling.
Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
Receptionist & Administrator / Director's PA
Alliance Franchise of Port Elizabeth
01.2019 - 08.2023
All Reception and Administrative Duties.
Setting up of classes and coordination.
Assist with French consular administration if so requested.
Personal Assistant to the Director.
French / English Translations (Non-Sworn, General Translations Only)
Arranging and setting up events and exhibitions.
Cash books, petty cash, and entrance fees (basic bookkeeping).
Assist the account upon request.
Oversee building, maintenance, and project on site.
Salaries and HR.
Reconcile bank statements to payments and receipts daily.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
External Travel Consultant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Port Elizabeth
02.2016 - 03.2018
Duties are the same as above for Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
Branch Team Leader / Senior Travel Consultant /Business Owner
Harvey World Travel Port Elizabeth
01.2014 - 01.2016
Duties are the same as Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
I was employed as the team manager. The owner had to return to China and offered me the opportunity to take over the company, as he had to attend to family matters and would not be returning. I took over with the assistance of the Harvey World Travel head office. I found that the franchise fees were over budget, and I continued business until my last client returned from their travels. Then, I changed management companies to assist with further travel for my client base and rebranded for myself.
Office Co Coordinator
Maxi Blinds & Awnings, Max 4 Doors & Maxi Tarps
05.2013 - 01.2014
Debtors and Creditors (Reconciling), Petty Cash, and Petty Cash Book.
Sales and Cost of Sales, Invoicing and Data Capturing, Microsoft Word and Excel, Daily Internet and E-mailing, Filing and Switchboard, Data Capturing, and Typing up of reports.
Receptionist / Front Office Duties: Consult with clients competently, provide daily quotes, and offer customer service.
Manage a team of 10-12 staff members, operate an office on my own, and manage appointments and the diary for the owner.
Oversaw project timelines, ensuring timely completion while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy of deliverables.
Enhanced participant satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing necessary adjustments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions.
Personal Financial Advisor
Old Mutual
12.2010 - 12.2012
Company Overview: Internship.
Data Capturing
Microsoft Word, Excel, Daily Internet, Intranet, and E-mailing.
Astute & Old Mutual Personal Financial Packages.
Life, Risk, and Investment Training
Improved client financial stability by developing tailored investment strategies and retirement plans.
Promoted products and services by conducting educational seminars for clients and prospects in Port Elizabeth.
Independent Travel Consultant / Owner
Walmer Travel - E-Travel
04.2009 - 02.2010
Duties are exactly as per Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
Due to a recession in the owner's business, he closed two of his three branches, and our branch was one of them. I promptly decided to open my own independent company to still assist my clients working from home under my own name as Walmer Travel.
Senior International Travel Consultant / Manager
Sure Go Travel
01.2009 - 03.2009
Duties same as Victor Voyages Pty Ltd
Company Overview: Owner Closed Branch.
Owner closed branch.
Senior International Travel Consultant / Office Manager
Uniglobe Travel
05.2008 - 11.2008
Duties are the same as those of Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
Company Overview: The company changed brands.
The company changed brands and downsized its staff.
Senior International Travel Consultant
Rennies Travel t/a Jet Travel (Pty) Ltd
07.2006 - 04.2008
Duties are the same as those of Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
Coordinated both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare, hotel and rental car reservations.
Independent Travel Consultant / Owner
Manley's Travel Consultants cc - E-Travel
04.2005 - 06.2006
Duties are the same as those of Victor Voyages Pty Ltd.
Company Overview: Closed to Return to Full-Time Employment.
Closed to return to full-time employment.
Junior Foreign Exchange Consultant - Temp Position
Rennies Foreign Exchange Bank
08.2005 - 12.2005
Management and Control of Cash
Banking (local & overseas foreign banking, and Rates of Exchange)
Dealing in cash, cheques, credit card and Internet banking
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, daily Internet / Intranet and E-mailing
Filing
Money Gram
Travelers' Cheques
Reservations / Office Manager
China Experience Trade & Tours
07.2001 - 05.2005
Duties are the same as those of Victor Voyages Pty Ltd
Debtors / Admin Clerk
Shamwari Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd.
06.1999 - 07.2001
Debtors, Creditors, Petty Cash, and Petty Cash Book.
Management and Control of Cash, Foreign Invoicing and Foreign Cash Exchange.
Dealing in cash, checks, credit cards, and internet banking.
Salary and wages payments, and payroll administration and implementation.
Sales Administrator
Valley Textiles (Pty) Ltd.
01.1997 - 11.1997
Company Overview: Company has since closed.
Data capturing on the intranet data network.
Update the Stock Sheets from the Warehouse and Production Line daily.
Report any adjustments or losses to the Sales Managers.
Management of Materials.
The company has since closed.
Education
National Diploma Travel & Tourism - Basic Principles of Public Relations, Tourism 1, Customer Care, Air Travel, Galileo Booking File, Galileo Theory, Travel Agency Operations & Procedures, Tourism 2, Principles of Travel & Tourism, SAA Fares 1
Damelin
Matriculation with Exemption - English 1st Language HG, Afrikaans 2de Taal HG, French HG, Home Economics HG, Geography SG, Biology SG
Diocesan School for Girls
Grade 8 -11 - Scholar
Victoria Park High School
Additional Information
Diploma and Certificates can be supplied on request.
Marital status
Married, 2017-05-27
Certification
Drivers License
References
Mrs. Truda Louw, Sales Line Manager, e-Travel Head Office, Mobile, 0823271376
Max Harrington, Owner, Maxi Blinds, Mobile, 0833337799
Pastors Gavin & Louise Fourie, Frontline Ministries, Mobile, 0825537761
Interests
Reading
travelling
Accomplishments
Recognized by management for tenacious behavior, leading to increased sales.
Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of confirmed bookings.
Updated and implemented latest policies for continued company compliance with latest travel guidelines.
Planned and coordinated daily travel projects resulting in increased sales turnover and increase in commission year on year.
Summary
Travel professional with solid background in organizing and managing travel arrangements. Known for delivering tailored travel solutions and ensuring client satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, with keen eye for detail and proficiency in travel software.
Skills
Travel arrangements
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Timeline
Receptionist & Administrator / Director's PA
Alliance Franchise of Port Elizabeth
01.2019 - 08.2023
Independent Travel Consultant / Director / Owner
Victor Voyages (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth (in association with e-Travel)
04.2018 - Current
External Travel Consultant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Port Elizabeth
02.2016 - 03.2018
Branch Team Leader / Senior Travel Consultant /Business Owner
Harvey World Travel Port Elizabeth
01.2014 - 01.2016
Office Co Coordinator
Maxi Blinds & Awnings, Max 4 Doors & Maxi Tarps
05.2013 - 01.2014
Personal Financial Advisor
Old Mutual
12.2010 - 12.2012
Independent Travel Consultant / Owner
Walmer Travel - E-Travel
04.2009 - 02.2010
Senior International Travel Consultant / Manager
Sure Go Travel
01.2009 - 03.2009
Senior International Travel Consultant / Office Manager
Uniglobe Travel
05.2008 - 11.2008
Senior International Travel Consultant
Rennies Travel t/a Jet Travel (Pty) Ltd
07.2006 - 04.2008
Junior Foreign Exchange Consultant - Temp Position
Rennies Foreign Exchange Bank
08.2005 - 12.2005
Independent Travel Consultant / Owner
Manley's Travel Consultants cc - E-Travel
04.2005 - 06.2006
Reservations / Office Manager
China Experience Trade & Tours
07.2001 - 05.2005
Debtors / Admin Clerk
Shamwari Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd.
06.1999 - 07.2001
Sales Administrator
Valley Textiles (Pty) Ltd.
01.1997 - 11.1997
National Diploma Travel & Tourism - Basic Principles of Public Relations, Tourism 1, Customer Care, Air Travel, Galileo Booking File, Galileo Theory, Travel Agency Operations & Procedures, Tourism 2, Principles of Travel & Tourism, SAA Fares 1
Damelin
Matriculation with Exemption - English 1st Language HG, Afrikaans 2de Taal HG, French HG, Home Economics HG, Geography SG, Biology SG