Experienced Travel Operation Specialist | Travel Agency Owner & Wakanow Affiliate
With over seven years of experience in corporate travel operations at Ericsson, I have successfully managed the planning and execution of 1,500+ trips annually, ensuring seamless travel experiences while optimizing costs and efficiency. In addition to my corporate expertise, I own a registered travel agency, utilizing Galileo and working as an affiliate with Wakanow, specializing in both corporate and leisure bookings.
Key Experience & Skills:
- Travel Coordination & Itinerary Planning
- Researched destinations, accommodations, transportation, and tour elements
- Developed customized travel programs for corporate and leisure clients
- Negotiated cost-effective supplier agreements, achieving 15% savings
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Created detailed cost estimates and travel budgets
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing corporate travel expenses by 20%
- Reservations & Ticketing Expertise
- Proficient in Galileo and Wakanow for ticketing and reservations
- Managed hotel bookings, flight reservations, and ground transportation
- Ensured travel policy compliance and seamless booking experiences
- Trip Execution & Logistics Management
- Coordinated real-time travel support, resolving trip disruptions efficiently
- Maintained a 95% traveler satisfaction rate through proactive issue resolution
- Streamlined travel processes using SAP Fiori and Ariba, improving efficiency by 30%
- Post-Trip Analysis & Process Improvement
- Collected and analyzed post-travel feedback to enhance future experiences
- Identified areas for service improvement and implemented necessary changes
- Strong Organizational & Communication Skills
- Managed multiple travel itineraries and documents with precision
- Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms) for data management and reporting
- Effective communicator using email, phone, and Slack
Awards & Recognitions:
- STAR Award (Ericsson) – For outstanding contributions to travel operations
- POWER Award (Ericsson) – Recognized for cost optimization and process improvements
I am eager to leverage my expertise at Wheel & Anchor Inc., bringing my extensive travel coordination experience, supplier negotiation skills, and cost management strategies to enhance operations and deliver exceptional travel solutions.