Nastassja Tilling
Travel Expert/Customer care Retentions Specialist
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Results-oriented Customer Retentions Agent/Travel Agent with a proven track record of retaining customers and enhancing loyalty. Successfully retained 80% of at-risk customers by implementing effective communication and problem-solving strategies. Spearheaded the development of a customer loyalty program, increasing retention rates by 15%.
Skilled in providing exceptional customer service, streamlining booking processes, and reducing customer wait times by 25%. Adept at handling customer inquiries and ensuring high levels of satisfaction to drive business growth.
Experience
Travel Expert - Flight Centre
- Plan and book travel itineraries for individuals, groups, and corporate clients
- Provide travel recommendations and advice on destinations, transportation, and accommodations
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities
- Process travel bookings, modifications, and cancellations
- Ensure compliance with travel regulations, visa requirements, and health protocols
- Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or in-person
- Offer personalized travel consultations to understand client preferences
- Provide travel documentation, including tickets, vouchers, and travel insurance
- Resolve client complaints and issues promptly
- Conduct client satisfaction surveys and feedback
- Stay up-to-date on destination information, travel trends, and industry developments
- Research and recommend travel options based on client preferences
- Create customized travel itineraries, including activities and excursions
- Verify travel details, such as flight schedules and hotel reservations
- Provide information on travel requirements, such as passports and visas
- Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities using GDS (Global Distribution Systems)
- Manage booking modifications, cancellations, and refunds
- Confirm travel arrangements with suppliers
- Process payments and handle client finances
- Generate travel invoices and receipts
- Maintain accurate client records and travel history
- Update travel documentation and records
- Manage agency operations, including office administration
- Process travel claims and insurance
- Maintain industry certifications and training
- Promote travel packages and services to clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with travel suppliers
- Participate in travel trade shows and industry events
- Create travel marketing materials and campaigns
- Meet sales targets and revenue goals
Transfer Administrator/Time Share Property Agent - THR PROPERTIES
- Drafting legal Documents for the transfer process
- Handling of late Estate Transfers
- Sales consultant
Customer care - First Group
(2019-05 - 2021-09)
- Booking Accommodation/Flights
- Handling account queries
- Handling Refunds/Sales cross selling
Customer care specialist - Igougo - KwaZulu-Natal
(2017-06 - 2019-02)
- Handled ombudsman and heliopeter complaints retained clients that request to cancel
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rating
- Managed a high volume of incoming calls and emails, exceeding performance metrics for response times and resolution rates
- Built strong relationships with customers through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, leading to a 20% increase in efficiency and customer retention
Customer retentions Agent/travel Agent - The Unlimited - KwaZulu-Natal
(2011-03 - 2017-04)
- Handled customer inquiries and concerns related to travel bookings and services
- Provided excellent customer service and ensured customer satisfaction
- Successfully retained 80% of customers considering canceling their travel bookings through effective communication and problem resolution techniques
- Implemented a new customer loyalty program that resulted in a 15% increase in customer retention rate
- Streamlined the booking process, reducing average customer wait time by 25% and increasing efficiency
Education
First Level Regulatory - FSB (2013-09)
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace - EQ PROFICENT LEARNING DEVELOPMENT (2013-12)
Matric - Ridge Park College Education (2003-01 - 2008-12)