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Miguel Jr Gastilo, Travel Consultant

Miguel Jr Gastilo

Travel Consultant·Jetex Flight Support

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Food Service, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 2 months

Travel Consultant

September 2023 - Present

Jetex Flight Support

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2023 - Present

The travel consultant is responsible for planning the crews accommodation and transportation. They also offer advice on best travel options by assessing each customer's unique needs, preferences, and budget to ensure travel goes as smoothly as possible. Travel consultants must have extensive knowledge of the travel industry and destinations worldwide.

Plans crew accommodation and transportation based on the requirements.

Works with customers to determine their travel needs.

Guides customers regarding destinations, cultures, customs, transportation, costs, and accommodations.

Organize and book travel arrangements end to end to include but not limited to booking and confirming air tickets, coordinating accommodation and transportation etc.

Prepare proposal and detailed itineraries for customers.

Handles travel issues, conflicts, complaints, cancelations, and refunds.

Coordinate payments to suppliers.

Meet sales targets and gross margins set for the department.

Maintain client information and financial records.

Ensure h/she is up to date with tourism trends by attending travel seminars.

Attend trainings and complete other self-development courses to continually update and upskill oneself with
relevant knowledge.

Other tasks assigned by the line manager. Compliance-related duties:

Adhere to the documented procedures of the organization or department and retain documented evidence related to the performance of their role.

expected to exercise their duty of care and must be aware of their health and safety responsibilities, accountability and authority; and shall comply with the policies and procedures outlined by the organization.

Company industry:
Aviation Support Services
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Administrative Manager

December 2018 - June 2023

WebBeds FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2018 - June 2023

Develop and implement standardized procedures in reporting and filing that improved efficiency, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing times.

Initiate a digital transformation initiative, integrating cloud-based solutions that streamlined document management and increased remote work capabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to streamline workflows.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Administration

Sourcing Supervisor

September 2016 - September 2018

Lots Of Hotels by WebJet FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - September 2018

Collaborate with contracts manager & data entry team to allocate and facilitate resources effectively, achieving a 89%-100% loss prevention costs.

Implement performance metrics to assess team productivity and introduced regular training sessions for skill enhancement.

Manage daily administrative tasks, including contracts allocation, activation, and correspondence, for senior executives.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Quality Control

Sourcing Executive

December 2014 - September 2016

Lots Of Hotels by WebJet FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - September 2016

Serves as a point of escalation for hotels, operations, sales inquiries, resolving issues promptly and enhancing client satisfaction.

Analyze contracts, promotions, booking issues and data to identify trends, providing insights to contracts managers and service improvement initiatives.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators, reports and providing data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Administration

Contracts Specialist - Data Entry

October 2013 - November 2014

Silverwings Travel LLC - Betterbooking.com.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2013 - November 2014

Accurately input and maintain hotel contracts rates, including terms, conditions, and information into the company's back end system.

Collaborate with hoteliers and internal teams to ensure contract information is up-to-date and aligned with business requirements.

Communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve any data-related issues and discrepancies.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Administration

Customer Service Team Leader

August 2012 - September 2013

Primesco Media FZ LLC - IMAX Meydan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2012 - September 2013

Lead a team of customer service representatives in providing exceptional service to cinema guests, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction scores.

Address customer concerns and conflicts with empathy, de-escalating situations to preserve positive guest experiences.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of school events, public & private screenings, and promotions.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Reservations Executive

December 2011 - August 2012

Grand Midwest Tower FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - August 2012

Manage a high volume of reservations inquiries via phone, email, and online platforms, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.

Collaborate with guests to understand their needs, preferences, and special requests, tailoring reservations to provide personalized experiences.

Utilize reservation software to manage room availability, allocate room types, and optimize occupancy rates.ssisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Sales

Customer Service Executive - Airlines Reservations

October 2006 - September 2011

Advanced Contacts Solutions

Makati City, Philippines

October 2006 - September 2011

Provide exceptional customer service by assisting passengers with flight inquiries, reservations, and ticketing.

Utilize airline reservation systems to book and modify flights, process payments, and issue electronic tickets.

Handle a high volume of incoming calls and emails, maintaining a professional demeanor and ensuring accurate information delivery.

Resolve customer concerns and issues, including flight changes, cancellations, and itinerary adjustments, with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Camarines Sur Polytechnic University

March 2004

March 2004

Diploma, Food Service, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Philippines

Diploma in Hospitality Management with practical training in hotel operations, customer service, and event coordination.

Skills

Time management skills
Expert
Time management skills
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Sales Analytics
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Sales Analytics
Expert
Entrepreneurial Skills
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Entrepreneurial Skills
Expert
Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Entrepreneurship
Expert
Customer Driven
Expert
Customer Driven
Expert
Social entreprenuership
Expert
Social entreprenuership
Expert
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Team Player
Expert
Team Player
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Analytics
Expert
Analytics
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Product Knowledge
Expert
Product Knowledge
Expert
Customer Focus
Expert
Customer Focus
Expert
Strategic sales marketing
Expert
Strategic sales marketing
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Technical Support
Expert
Technical Support
Expert
Customer Facing
Expert
Customer Facing
Expert
Customer Driven
Expert
Customer Driven
Expert
Communicator
Expert
Communicator
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Tagalog

Native Speaker