Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Timeline
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Matthew Shehata

Matthew Shehata

Travel Consultant For Buisnesses | Expert In Multilingual Consulting
Malaga

Summary

As an experienced specialist with a passion for delivering outstanding service, I am a self-motivated team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. I am always eager to learn new skills, take on extra responsibilities, and grow professionally. My background includes working in busy, pressurized environments where high standards are expected, and I am a confident public speaker with experience in giving presentations and training sessions.

I am fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, and have completed various certifications and courses, including Global GDS System, PCI Compliance, Healthy Workspace, and Risk Prevention.

My professional experience spans across various roles, such as Business Travel Consultant, Photographer, Sales Representative, and Inside Sales. I have consistently met short and long-term targets, handled customer complaints with empathy, and trained and mentored new staff members.

In my educational journey, I have studied Business Management and Tourism at Campus Training in Malaga, Spain, while maintaining a passing grade of over 90% on all assignments and projects. I have also worked part-time or full-time, learning the valuable lesson of time management.

My key skills include Sales, CRM, Amadeus, Customer Assistance, Travel Consulting, GDS, KPI Adherence, Salesforce, Design, Customer Handling, Customer Loyalty, and Photoshop. I am excited to continue leveraging my skills and experiences to contribute to new opportunities and professional growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Buisness Travel Consultant

Expedia
Malaga
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
  • Implemented automated office systems, optimizing client, and data communications as well as records management.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
  • Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Professional Photographer

Ademia Cosmetics
Malaga
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
  • Increased production rates by regulating workflow to meet consumer needs.
  • Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
  • Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, close Amazon Clients sales and increase revenue.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.

Sales Representative

BF Comércio e Serviços
Malaga
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Sales Associate

PTV Telecom
Malaga
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

BBA - BUISNESS MANAGMENTE AND TURISM

Campus Training
Malaga
09.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Lycee Francais International
Malaga
09.2012 - 07.2019

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 Travel Consultants.
  • Achieved better KPI by introducing Excel and Asana for Project managements tasks.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Software

Amadeus GDS

Microsoft Suites

Salesforce and other CRM

Slack and teams

On screen multitasking

Analytical ability

Problem solving skills

PMP and CMS

Certification

CTA - Certified Travel Associate

Timeline

GDPR, Data Protection.

07-2023

PCI Compliance Certificate

02-2023

CTA - Certified Travel Associate

01-2023

CTC - Certified Travel Counselor

01-2023

Healthy workspace certificate

01-2023

Amadeus Expert License - Under 1 year

01-2023

Global GDS system certificate

12-2022

Risk preventions Certificate

11-2022

Buisness Travel Consultant

Expedia
10.2022 - Current

BBA - BUISNESS MANAGMENTE AND TURISM

Campus Training
09.2021 - 03.2023

Professional Photographer

Ademia Cosmetics
07.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Representative

BF Comércio e Serviços
01.2021 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

PTV Telecom
08.2020 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Lycee Francais International
09.2012 - 07.2019
Matthew ShehataTravel Consultant For Buisnesses | Expert In Multilingual Consulting