Exceptional Senior Travel Consultant offering 20 years of experience in planning, organizing, and booking complex international travel. Sales-oriented, self-starter excels at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and client rapport. Expertise in around-the-world itineraries, family travel, and global destinations (personal knowledge of over 60 countries). Passionate about providing dream experiences in leisure travel.
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Sarah G. Gamber
Granada
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EF Educational ToursMadrid
Freelance Tour Director
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Guided student/teacher groups of up to 44 people on multi-stop tours through Spain.
- Managed all on-tour logistics and program coordination while providing local, cultural, and historical narrative.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences and cultural understanding.
Airtreks Inc.*Remote*
Senior Travel Consultant
03.2003 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Designed complex, multi-stop, international itineraries for leading around-the-world travel company.
- Achieved and maintained top sales, and assisted in hiring, training, and managing sales team.
- Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening, research skills, and quick response.
- Pioneered working remotely in 2003, model for company's transition to fully remote in 2013.
- Experienced with Amadeus and Sabre GDS.
High Adventure TravelSan Francisco
Senior Travel Counselor
06.1998 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Customized memorable, multi-stop itineraries for boutique adventure travel agency.
- Coordinated complex reservations for leisure, business, and special interest travelers.
- Managed travel team and increased company sales by 15%.
- Experienced with Sabre and Apollo GDS
Education
UCLALos Angeles, California
Bachelor of Arts from World Arts & Culture, Theatre Emphasis
University Overview
magna cum laude
Skills
- Planning Complex Itineraries for Leisure and Business Travel
- Worldwide Travel Knowledge
- Family Travel Specialist
- Customer Contact and Guest Satisfaction
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Writing, Editing, and Grammar Comprehension
Additional Information
Additional Information
Gap Explanation August 2015 - April 2022
Traveled around-the-world with family for sabbatical year. Studied literary craft and wrote two novels. Relocated to Spain and learned Spanish. Worked part-time as an advanced sales-trainer for Airtreks, and on media content and publisher sourcing for MetaRail (a digital marketing firm). Volunteer copy-edited for Give Grief a Voice (a non-profit).
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Freelance Tour Director
EF Educational Tours
05.2022 - Current
Senior Travel Consultant
Airtreks Inc.
03.2003 - 07.2015
Senior Travel Counselor
High Adventure Travel
06.1998 - 12.2001
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts from World Arts & Culture, Theatre Emphasis
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