Maria Karim

Directed international consulting operations delivering relocation, residency, and
visa solutions for high-net-worth and international clients.

Delivered relocation and global mobility solutions across international markets

Advised clients on residency, tax optimization, and business setup

Specialized in investor visas, Golden Visa, and citizenship-by-investment

Managed full client lifecycle from consultation to post-relocation support

Led negotiations with government authorities, banks, and legal partners

Managed and developed a team of 7, overseeing operations and service
delivery

Key Achievements
1000+ successfully approved visas
200+ successful relocation cases
90% of clients acquired through referrals and repeat business
Scaled operations to a stable international client base

Managed luxury travel operations and client services, specializing in bespoke

high-end experiences for international clients.

Designed and sold bespoke luxury travel experiences

Organized corporate travel, group tours, and curated premium experiences

Delivered concierge-level service for high-net-wor th clients

Managed sales and client relationships, driving high-value deals

Coordinated premium travel services (private jets, VIP experiences)

Built par tnerships with hotels, travel providers, and global suppliers

Key Achievements
2000+ luxury travel experiences sold
50+ retreats and group tours organized
Closed high-value bookings (100, 000+ AED)
70-80% repeat and referral clients
80%+ conversion rate in the luxury segment

Joined as Travel Manager; promoted to Head within 4 months.

Managed corporate travel for an international company (2000+ employees, 20+
offices), handling 35-50 business trips daily across global destinations.
Led a team of 3, overseeing operations, service quality, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed end-to-end travel bookings (flights, hotels, rail, international logistics)
• Provided visa support, insurance, and travel coordination
• Worked with partners (airlines, booking platforms, suppliers)
• Used systems: Smartway, 1C, Corteos, Sabre
• Coordinated with finance, sales, and executive teams
• Controlled documentation and reporting
• Optimized processes and improved efficiency
• Supervised travel team and managed partner negotiations

Achievement:
• Reduced travel costs by 7M RUB within 6 months through automation and process
optimization

Consulted clients on travel destinations and tailored offers to their needs
Sold tour packages and managed inbound leads (calls, messengers, email)
Handled full booking process and client journey
Tracked sales performance and prepared reports

Achievements:
Top sales manager in the office
Consistently exceeded sales targets
High conversion rate
Built strong returning client base