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Halime Karakaş

Halime Karakaş

Tourism Manager Of Travel Agency
Punta Cana ,Higüey

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

M.I.C.E Manager

Lavinia Travel
Aydın, Kuşadası , Turkey
04.2011 - 02.2021
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Reservation and Tour & Transfer Operation

Litoral Travel
Aydın/Kuşadası , Turkey
09.1999 - 05.2010

Area Manager

Sun Group Travel Agency
Aydın/ Kuşadası , Turkey
06.2001 - 06.2009
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Supervised Number location managers and managed Number Type assets, maintaining contractual, compliance and reporting requirements for all areas and assets.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Drove revenues and team morale by developing and deploying sales contests.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Capitalized on new sales and business opportunities when developing partnerships with other companies, successfully increasing sales volume Number%.
  • Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships.
  • Optimized team performance with newly implemented sales and merchandising procedures.
  • Established territory boundaries and distribution routes to maximize service quality.

Reservation, Tour Operation

Begüm Yachting
Aydın/Kuşadası, Turkey
02.2000 - 03.2001
  • Created rate plans and worked with revenue manager to boost occupancy and average achieved room rate.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Maintained accurate records of bookings on hotel reservation system and forecasted probable revenue streams.
  • Spoke with local travel agents to arrange discounted hotel offers to improve booking levels.
  • Handled reservations and answered questions from interested patrons for busy Number-room hotel.
  • Checked in average of Number passengers per flight.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Consulted with central reservations to discuss new rate plans and promotions.
  • Adjusted sales strategies to changing conditions, such as increased local competition and decreased industry rates.
  • Generated and reported performance metrics to management to inform decision-making.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Monitored customer reviews and feedback to maintain satisfaction and provide superior customer service.

Education

85 - Travel Agency

Anatolian Career High School Travel Agency Section
Turkey, Aydın, Kuşadası
09.1994 - 05.1998

Skills

Meeting, Incentive, Congress, Events

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Affiliations

Zirve Mountaineering Hiking Group Association

Certification

Turkey Travel Agencies Association Information Document

Interests

Photographing Mushrooms, Photographing Clouds, Photographing Sunsets, Hiking, Cycling, Exploring Different Places and Cultures

Timeline

Responsible Real Estate Consultant Professional Competence Certificate (Level 5)

09-2021

M.I.C.E Manager

Lavinia Travel
04.2011 - 02.2021

Turkey Travel Agencies Association Information Document

08-2001

Area Manager

Sun Group Travel Agency
06.2001 - 06.2009

Reservation, Tour Operation

Begüm Yachting
02.2000 - 03.2001

Reservation and Tour & Transfer Operation

Litoral Travel
09.1999 - 05.2010

85 - Travel Agency

Anatolian Career High School Travel Agency Section
09.1994 - 05.1998

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