Travel Manager
Current• Managed communication between the travel agency and the company, addressing all service inquiries for employee ticketing requests and accommodating special requirements.• Conducted thorough reviews of passport and business visa requirements, ensuring timely and obstacle-free travel planning. Assisted in visa procurement from foreign embassies, coordinating with regional and program staff to secure letters of invitation from foreign clients.• Delegated tasks to Travel Assistants and… Show more • Managed communication between the travel agency and the company, addressing all service inquiries for employee ticketing requests and accommodating special requirements.• Conducted thorough reviews of passport and business visa requirements, ensuring timely and obstacle-free travel planning. Assisted in visa procurement from foreign embassies, coordinating with regional and program staff to secure letters of invitation from foreign clients.• Delegated tasks to Travel Assistants and oversaw their daily workflow to ensure efficient travel coordination.• Solicited feedback from company employees to enhance the travel program, proactively analyzing input and providing guidance to minimize costs.• Validated the accuracy of travel-related invoices and statements, assigning appropriate codes for accounts payable, and ensuring precise transaction records.• Took the lead in managing conference and event projects, including technology integration into travel processes. Distributed monthly data to office management to identify costs and maintain travel budget compliance.• Approved leave records and updated HR databases with precise employee travel information, ensuring leave dates aligned with rotational schedules.• Maintained and updated HR files and databases, including employee benefits and employment status records.• Handled the renewal and cancellation processes for employee residence visas and work permits through DMCC and JAFZA portals.• Assisted in the renewal of other business-related commercial licenses and membership certificates, such as those for the Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Trade, and DMCC. Show less
