ViatorCorporate Travel Agent
May. 2016 - Oct. 2017Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAs a Corporate Travel Agent at Viator, a TripAdvisor subsidiary, I provided comprehensive travel planning and support for business clients, ensuring seamless travel experiences tailored to corporate needs. I managed travel arrangements for various business segments, delivering personalized itineraries that optimized cost, efficiency, and convenience. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: End-to-End Travel Management: Coordinated complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itinerary planning, ensuring seamless and cost-effective travel experiences for corporate clients. Vendor & Supplier Negotiation: Negotiated with airlines, hotels, and transportation providers to secure the best rates and services, resulting in significant savings for clients and Viator. Travel Policy Adherence: Ensured all travel bookings complied with company policies and budgets, maintaining high standards of service while optimizing travel expenses. Customer Service Excellence: Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing travel changes, cancellations, and emergency requests, maintaining high satisfaction levels among business travelers. Issue Resolution: Efficiently managed last-minute changes, disruptions, and travel emergencies, providing alternative solutions and minimizing travel disruptions for clients. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with finance and operations teams to ensure smooth travel expense management, reporting, and compliance with corporate guidelines. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzed travel data to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide insights for optimizing travel programs. My experience at Viator allowed me to develop strong skills in travel planning, vendor negotiations, and problem-solving, ensuring that corporate travelers received top-quality service while maximizing value for their travel investment.