Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Global Distrubution System
Software
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline
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Kaleel Umair

Kaleel Umair

Khobar

Summary


Highly skilled and adaptable Administrative professional with 10 years of experience in the travel industry. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional high-level support, effectively managing administrative tasks and executive coordination in fast-paced environments. Proficient in high-level executive support, multitasking, and deadline management. Thrives under pressure, displaying strong attention to detail, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication skills in English, adept at managing schedules, coordinating travel, and handling confidential tasks with efficiency and discretion.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Counter Manager

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
03.2024 - Current
  • Oversee and manage end-to-end travel arrangements, including group bookings, using GDS platforms like Sabre and Amadeus.
  • Monitor and respond to emails, maintain daily sales reports of all staff, submit monthly invoices to corporate clients, and follow up on payments.
  • Oversee cash handling, banking transactions, and liaise with vendors and clients to deliver personalized and exceptional travel experiences while addressing last-minute disruptions.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations, documents, and spreadsheets that contributed to successful business meetings and negotiations.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Assistant Counter Manager

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
07.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Travel Consultant

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
12.2021 - 07.2023

Sales Executive

KITES Equipment Rental
02.2021 - 11.2021

Supervisor

Skybirds International Travel & Tourism
12.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Travel Consultant

International Air Travel & Tourism
01.2016 - 12.2018

Travel Consultant

International Air Travel & Tourism
12.2013 - 01.2016

Ticketing Executive

Galle Travels & Tours
02.2011 - 11.2013

Education

Air Reservation, Pricing & Ticketing -

Sabre Travel Network
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2016

Bachelor of Business & Marketing Management -

Open University of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2012

Diploma in Airline fares/ticketing, reservations, and marketing course - travel & tourism

International Airline Ticketing Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2008

High School -

Al Manar International School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2007

Diploma in Microsoft Office -

Asian Computer System (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2003

Skills

  • Executive support services
  • Strategic executive management support
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Efficient deadline prioritization
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Proactive approach
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Clear verbal communication
  • Organizational planning skills
  • Travel itinerary planning
  • Sensitive information management
  • Organized project scheduling
  • Relationship Management
  • Partnership development
  • Client Satisfaction
  • IATA Regulations Understanding

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)

Accomplishments

· Enhanced High-Value Sales: Increased high-margin bookings annually through strategic upselling, driving profitability.

· Revenue Growth: Surpassed sales targets, generating additional profits via expanded corporate travel offerings.

· Large-Scale Travel Coordination: Expertly managed group bookings for corporate events, conferences, and leisure tours, ensuring seamless execution.

· Crisis Management: Resolved 95% of last-minute travel disruptions efficiently, minimizing client inconvenience while maintaining service excellence.

· Strategic Partnerships: Built and maintained strong relationships with key vendors, airlines, and accommodation providers, enhancing overall service quality.

· Group Travel Expansion: Successfully promoted and executed travel packages to Europe, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Dubai, driving customer engagement.

· Optimized Travel Planning: Coordinated over 500+ complex itineraries, ensuring efficiency and superior client experiences.

· Team Leadership: Trained and mentored junior travel consultants, improving team productivity and overall service standards.

Additional Information

· Recently promoted from Assistant Counter Manager to Counter Manager

· Promoted from Senior Travel Consultant to Assistant Counter Manager after achieving predetermined targets

· Promoted from Supervisor of Tickets to Supervisor of Operations after reaching pre-established targets

· Promoted from senior travel executive to ticketing supervisor.

Promoted to senior travel executive role from counter staff.

Global Distrubution System

  • Sabre, Professional
  • Amadeus, Professional
  • Travel Port, Professional
  • Low cost Carriers, Professional

Software

Amadeus

Sabre

Travel Port

Low cost Carriers

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancement

Interests

Volunteering

Football

Cricket

Attending events

Timeline

Counter Manager

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Counter Manager

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
07.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Travel Consultant

Global Travel Challenge & Tourism Agency
12.2021 - 07.2023

Sales Executive

KITES Equipment Rental
02.2021 - 11.2021

Supervisor

Skybirds International Travel & Tourism
12.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Travel Consultant

International Air Travel & Tourism
01.2016 - 12.2018

Travel Consultant

International Air Travel & Tourism
12.2013 - 01.2016

Ticketing Executive

Galle Travels & Tours
02.2011 - 11.2013

Air Reservation, Pricing & Ticketing -

Sabre Travel Network

Bachelor of Business & Marketing Management -

Open University of Sri Lanka

Diploma in Airline fares/ticketing, reservations, and marketing course - travel & tourism

International Airline Ticketing Academy

High School -

Al Manar International School

Diploma in Microsoft Office -

Asian Computer System (Pvt) Ltd
Kaleel Umair