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United Arab Emirates

Duabi, Uae

Marron and Co is a unique company comprised of a senior travel management team with extensive global sales and marketing experience and expertise. Marron and Co provides a complete portfolio of global sales and marketing representation as well as full consultancy services. We focus on the Hospitality/Tourism Sector and deliver end to end solutions to increase revenues and grow business from key markets.As entrepreneurs, we also know how to penetrate the global sales environment and reach markets that are challenging and untapped by the novice or inexperienced marketer or absentee service providers. Our team is multi-lingual with vast travel industry experience , a multitude of partners and an extensive network of contacts in all segments: the movers and shakers and big players and small guys across the Middle East and Global Markets .Our core function is simple – grow revenues for our clients.We achieve our goal, which is the goal of every client via offering a full array of services including sales representation, marketing services, distribution, public relations, technology applications, and revenue management as well as consulting services. We not only offer these services, we fulfill our commitments to our clients.Our portfolio of services includes but is not limited to the following:Consulting Services Product DevelopmentTechnology , Ecommerce and DistributionSales and Marketing StrategyBrand DevelopmentMarket Research and AnalysisGlobal Sales – Representation Services – Outsourcing Marketing Services Tourism Development Public Relations and Communications

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Proactively selling WHM Global services to hotels in the region - Actively engaging with prospects via cold calling, face to face meetings, presentations, email correspondence and telephone communication to promote WHM Global services- Maintain and account manage hotel contracts within designated region - Overseeing the smooth integration and communication of a newly contracted hotels- Maximize profits of the company through up-selling its services

Tecom, Dubai, Uae

Assist the Head of Marketing & Communications in day -to-day work and various projects.CRM and day to day management of the Rewards Program (Boutique 1 Loyalty Program)Relationship development and maintenance (with customers and partners such as Personal Stylists, Hotel Concierge, Third Party).Prepare feedback report on events and promotional marketing achievements.Manage and build relationship with suppliers for production of Marketing collateral / Rewards program collateral.Preparing Marketing orders and LPOs.Manage the production of the marketing and communications tools and applications, from briefing to delivery.Manage and plan the production of POS material i.e. light box, in-store visuals etcLiaise with international and local brands/suppliers in various marketing aspects i.e. brand ads materials.Proof copy of marketing and rewards collaterals before going to print.Manage the SMS and e-mail broadcasts.Execution of marketing and promotion plan in accordance with the marketing strategy and in conjunction with the Head of Marketing & Communications.Execute product projects; Perfume, loyalty program, cosmetic booklet, magazine, lookbooks, website, newsletter, music, events coordination, ad campaign monitoring of above line activities, etc .Liaise with internal fashion departments and brands to confirm collections Order images from brands and update current seasons images and collectionsLiaise and coordinate between Head of Marketing & Communications and agencies regarding briefs.Analyzing customers buying habits and recommending product / brands accordinglyCustomer Service

Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, Uae

Reservations employing Seawings system.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Handled all marketing and advertising related activities.Custodian of the marketing budgets.Responsible for budget approval and organization of marketing related workshops, trainings, trade shows awards nights, and corporate events.Responsible for smooth operation of the Privilege Club Members’ travel requests complying with company’s operational motto committing to excellence.Reservations, redemption/award tickets and upgrades employing Amadeus GDS for Privilege Club.

Doha, Qatar

Providing all travel related services including Airline reservations and ticketing, hotel bookings, car rentals, travel insurance, International Driving License (IDL).Avail high level of customer satisfaction providing highly professional and personalized service.Responsible for smooth operation of every client’s travel complying with company’s operational motto committing to the excellence.Regularly attended in-house educational sessions on market fare updates, Fare calculations, GDS enhancements etc.Reservations and ticketing employing Amadeus GDS.Handling all pending LPOs (Local Purchase Orders) of the Corporate Department.Handled Telesales Marketing to sell travel arrangements including airline and hotel packages to foreign corporate companies.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Reservations employing Kriscom and TIPS 2 systems.

- Diploma In Travel, Tourism And Hospitality Management – Association Of Business Executives (Abe), Travel, Tourism And Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Nominated as General Secretary of the Student Council of the Institute.

Business Studies

Activities and Societies: Served as House Treasurer and took part in Dramas. Received the Best Supporting Actress Award.

Commerce

Activities and Societies: Served as School Head Prefect in the academic years 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 Participated in School Dramas.