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Makereta Naliva

Makereta Naliva

Suva,Fiji

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service and support, specialising in travel consultancy, use of Amadeus software to book and create travel itineraries. Demonstrates exceptional skills in building rapport and providing focused care to diverse groups, including medical travel and group travel. Committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences through a strong focus on streamline travel and consultancy services.

Organised Travel Consultant equipped to curate award-winning itineraries and travel packages. Maintains loyal client base with individualized service and superior sales strategy. Exceptional negotiator with commitment to client satisfaction.

Emerging travel professional with commitment to crafting superior travel experiences. Excels in sales-driven environments with proven history of client-centred communication.

Ambitious consultant eager to offer strong history of recreational travel to dynamic sales opportunity. Superior knowledge of resorts, amenities and attractions. Persuasive communicator with talent in sales and relationship management.

Enthusiastic Travel Consultant with knack for crafting bespoke travel itineraries that delight clients. Excel at building lasting client relationships and resolving travel-related issues, leading to repeat business and high customer satisfaction. Improved booking processes and enhanced overall client experience, contributing to growth in client retention and positive feedback.

Driven professional with talent for customer service and communication, ready to excel as Travel Consultant. Possesses strong organisational skills and knack for problem-solving, ensuring seamless travel experiences. Committed to creating memorable journeys and enhancing client satisfaction.

Well-versed in all aspects of travel planning and consultancy. Specialise in creating bespoke holiday experiences and ensuring client satisfaction. Expertise in forging strong relationships with travel suppliers to negotiate competitive deals and offers. Confident in handling complex itineraries and resolving travel issues swiftly to ensure positive client experience. Capable of utilising advanced travel software and systems for optimised operational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Independent Travel Consultant

Discount Flight Centre
Suva
01.2025 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with all aspects of travel planning leading to successful holidays.
  • Dealt efficiently with last-minute changes to minimise disruption.
  • Promoted premium travel packages for increased sales conversion.
  • Managed diverse client portfolios, resulting in repeat business.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends to provide accurate information and advice.
  • Offered personalised travel advice for enhanced holiday experiences.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by providing tailored travel solutions.
  • Utilised industry software proficiently for efficient booking and scheduling.
  • Streamlined booking procedures, improving operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated smooth travel arrangements, enhancing customer experience.
  • Served diverse client base including individual travellers and corporate groups.
  • Improved overall service quality through continuous feedback analysis.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to secure best rates and services.
  • Handled complex itineraries ensuring seamless journeys for clients.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints, thinking creatively to formulate effective solutions.
  • Conducted calls professionally and politely to maintain excellent service standards.
  • Advised customers on visas and travel safety.
  • Tracked flight prices to secure best-possible prices for customer trips.
  • Prepared comprehensive travel itineraries using accessible formats for customers.
  • Informed clients about cancellation policy and associated penalties.
  • Used travel agency software to explore customers purchasing options, offering clear comparisons and securing best-possible deals.
  • Confirmed payment of deposits from clients before commencing with bookings.
  • Offered exemplary service to new and existing clients, helping to build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Invoiced customers and chased up unpaid bookings to avoid payment delays and balancing issues.
  • Processed payments and established payment plans on behalf of customers, offering multiple methods to maximise sales.
  • Strived to reach set sales and revenue targets.
  • Accommodated client requests for customisations or modifications as best as possible.
  • Created and communicated clear, detailed itineraries ahead of travel.
  • Verified customer passports and documentation to travel.
  • Advised customers on specific visa and passport requirements.
  • Monitored flight costs and demand to achieve best-possible prices.
  • Resolved complaints, cancellations and refunds with mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Educated clients on current travel restrictions, providing relevant and up-to-date information by phone and email.
  • Recorded accurate passenger information to eliminate ticketing errors.
  • Determined exact customer requirements and recommended destinations to suit.
  • Processed travel deposit and balance payments accurately, maintaining records of receipt.
  • Negotiated unique airline discounts, resulting in significant cost savings to clients.
  • Explained benefits of purchasing travel insurance with clients to boost Average Transaction Value.

Front office administrator

Brisbane International Virginia Hotel
Brisbane
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported HR functions including recruitment processes to streamline onboarding of new staff.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new hires; increased their job readiness quickly.
  • Enhanced communication with clients by promptly answering phone calls and emails.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensured streamlined workflow.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Drafted official correspondence, ensured clear and effective communication.
  • Ensured smooth operations through scheduling appointments and meetings.
  • Managed inventory, ensured adequate supply of office materials at all times.
  • Organised company files for easy retrieval and reduced clutter.
  • Liaised with maintenance team, maintained clean and functional office environment.
  • Updated company databases regularly for accurate record-keeping.
  • Maintained professional front office environment for enhanced corporate image.
  • Directed visitors to appropriate personnel or department, facilitated efficient service delivery.
  • Ensured smooth and efficient running of shift, delivering daily shift briefings to advise team of special events or VIP guests.
  • Encouraged mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
  • Wrote business correspondence and technical letters.
  • Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.

Fijian Welfare Officer Position for UQID Short Cse

University of Queensland
Brisbane
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Trained new team members on company protocols and procedures, fostering a cohesive work environment.
  • Enhanced client understanding for welfare benefits through detailed explanation.
  • Handled sensitive information confidentially to maintain client trust and privacy.
  • Provided effective guidance to clients by comprehending their individual needs.
  • Fostered good relationships with clients through empathetic communication.
  • Assessed client eligibility for various welfare schemes accurately and promptly.
  • Promoted community outreach programmes for increased public awareness.
  • Achieved successful mediation with challenging cases by utilising conflict resolution skills.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Collaborated with social services teams, strengthening overall support system.

Hospitality and Service

Pinnacle People Canberra
Canberra
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shift work on banquet dinners at Parliament House in Canberra, catering assistant, Universities dinners, Aged Care home kitchen aid, and cleaning.
  • Supported other departments such as production or quality control as needed, fostering collaborative working environment focused on shared success.

Senior Travel Consultant/Branch Manager

Discount Flight Centre (Amadeus)
Suva, Central
01.2015 - 12.2022
  • Professionalism and Integrity: Willingness to work late hours and during weekends when required
  • Demonstrate duties with minimal supervision
  • Punctuality Demonstrate strong people management Demonstrate effective personal, team & time management Exhibit effective leadership nd supervision Acknowledge accountability within the scope of the position Customer Service, Sales and Marketing: Assist in development and implementation of the company's strategic and operational plans Assist in development, implementation, training and management of standardized policies and best practices throughout the company
  • Provide excellent customer service both in person and by phone/email
  • Meet Sales and targets as set out by Management
  • Invoicing/Refunds: Booking/Refund procedures must be adhered and any related airline issues must be directed to Office authority and management
  • All Invoices should be checked 100% and signed before forwarding to Customers and Finance Department
  • For refunds, obtain relevant details from customers as per their request and apply refunds on timely manner
  • Personal cheque should not be accepted unless authorized by Management
  • Also check whether airline accept credit card or not
  • Ensure that all customers holding account are within their credit limit and credit period.

Travel Consultant

Discount Flight Centre (Sabre and Amadeus)
Suva, Central
09.2009 - 01.2015
  • Providing fare quotes to corporate and walk in clients on various routes to meet needs and demands of travellers by checking system fares on Sabre system or Market Fares or airlines
  • Ensure that quotations with alternative options are to be provided to customers at least within 2 hours from customers request
  • At all times when providing quotes always give advice on travel itinerary details such at departure and arrival times, information on visas, baggage allowance, ticketing deadline and conditions of fares quoted
  • Offer consistent high level customer service to ALL customers throughout day (working hours and outside of working hours)
  • Deal with complicated customer itineraries and provide best possible solutions to customers
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travellers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.

Traffic Officer [Casual]

Air Pacific Limited
Nausori, Tailevu Province
07.2009 - 09.2009

Ensure efficient check-in is carried out at check-in counter before passengers board their respective flights

  • Ensure disrupted passengers are accommodated and sorted
  • Collect and sort flight documents after each flight and forward them to Revenue Accounting
  • Prepare sales and close banking at the end of each assigned shift
  • Dispatch Rush tag bags to owner's residence
  • Bookings and ticketing at the check-in counter
  • Collect and tally boarding passes at boarding gate.
  • Improved traffic flow by analyzing and adjusting signal timings at busy intersections.

Education

Introduction to Management - Management

University of The South Pacific

Professional Diploma In Business Management (PDBM) - Business Management

University of The South Pacific (USP)

Skills

  • Customer Focus
  • Call center experience
  • Building rapport
  • Customer Focus
  • Call center experience
  • Live chat support
  • Travel Consultancy work
  • Customer Service support
  • Travel Consultancy work

Area Code

4051

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/10/75
  • Marital Status: Married

Awards

  • 2000, Tyco Fiji Limited, Olympic Gold Winner for an Incentive Program that runs within the Tyco Group of Companies, the prize of which was a trip for two (2) to watch the Sydney Olympic Games.
  • 2002, Tyco Fiji Limited, Silver Winner for the same Incentive program in 2000, the prize of which was a men's Oroton watch.
  • 2019, MacquarieTravelworld, Highest sales figures – awarded a trip to Japan

References

  • Mrs Angela Narayan, Business Development and Marketing Executive, MacquarieTravelworld, +6799992704, angela.narayan@macquarie.com.fj
  • Mr Adrian Ali, Air Chatham's Limited, adrian.ali@airchathams.co.nz
  • Mr Wah Kwong, Chief Operating Officer, Narhari Electrical Co Pte Ld, +6799991800, wkwong@narhari.com.fj
  • Felicia Verma, Business Development Manager, Fiji Airways, 021840260, felicia.verma@fijiairways.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Interior design
  • Organising and planning events
  • Travelling to new places/countries
  • Assisting the elderly and vulnerable
  • Understanding different cultures

Additional Information

Ran as President of the RFMF (Republic of Fiji Millibars Forces) Wives and Mothers Club for the year 2017 to 2019. Overseeing the club's monthly activities which includes visitation to the sick members, organising monthly church service and prayer breakfast, providing care and support to the patients of Lancaster Ward at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, running of Tutorial classes for the children of RFMF personnel who sits for external examination at the end of the year and planning the Wives and Mothers games tournament with a management team of ladies from the nine (9) different core units that make up the club.

Languages

English
Fluent
Fiji
Native

Timeline

Independent Travel Consultant

Discount Flight Centre
01.2025 - Current

Fijian Welfare Officer Position for UQID Short Cse

University of Queensland
08.2024 - 08.2024

Front office administrator

Brisbane International Virginia Hotel
04.2024 - 12.2024

Hospitality and Service

Pinnacle People Canberra
02.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Travel Consultant/Branch Manager

Discount Flight Centre (Amadeus)
01.2015 - 12.2022

Travel Consultant

Discount Flight Centre (Sabre and Amadeus)
09.2009 - 01.2015

Traffic Officer [Casual]

Air Pacific Limited
07.2009 - 09.2009

Introduction to Management - Management

University of The South Pacific

Professional Diploma In Business Management (PDBM) - Business Management

University of The South Pacific (USP)
Makereta Naliva