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ROHAN RANASINGHE

15/K/3 KURUDUWATTA ROAD MAHAKANDANA, MADAPATHA, KESBEWA

Summary

  • Customer Service individual with a strong background in the aviation, sales, marketing and the hospitality industries.
  • Passion is in helping and learning from others and being able to enhance perfect customer service in a professional manner as challenges do not discourage but motivates.

Customer-focused professional with a successful forty-three-year career in the Travel and Tourism sector with dynamic in applying managerial and technical skills in a busy business environment.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

WINGS CLASSIC TOURS & TRAVELS LTD / WINGS TRAVELS
06.2015 - Current
  • Increased repeat business by providing outstanding customer service and addressing client concerns promptly.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive rates, resulting in cost-effective travel options for clients.
  • Organized group tours, ensuring seamless experience from start to finish for all participants.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by tailoring travel packages to individual preferences and needs.
  • Stayed up to date on current trends, destinations, and supplier offerings to provide most relevant advice to clients.
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
  • Developed promotional materials for travel packages to market hot destinations.

CEO

GUARDIAN TRAVELS AND CARGO LTD
10.2009 - 12.2014
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Developed high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.

General Manager

R P C TRAVELS (PRIVATE) LTD
06.2006 - 04.2009
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.

General Manager

WINGS CLASSIC TOURS & TRAVELS LTD
07.1997 - 04.2006
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Assistant Sales Manager / Sales Manager

CEYLON CARRIERS (TRAVEL SERVICES) LIMITED
10.1991 - 06.1997
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective sales strategies and coaching team members.
  • Analyzed sales data regularly to recognize patterns, capitalize on opportunities, and address areas of concern within team's performance metrics.
  • Monitored competitor's activities and adjusted tactics, accordingly, ensuring competitive edge in market.
  • Achieve sales targets consistently by driving daily sales activities and managing sales pipeline effectively.
  • Established performance benchmarks, setting clear expectations for team members, and regularly reviewing progress against set goals, driving continuous improvement within sales department.

Travel Assistant / Marketing Executive

CAVES TOURS & TRAVELS LTD
04.1983 - 09.1991

As senior agent, supervised with fellow agents, and overseeing travel operations, to ensure we meet customer needs, in regardless of nationality, race, and status of every individual.

  • Selling travel products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and sustainable tourism;
  • Liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and schedules;
  • Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations.
  • Overseeing smooth, efficient running of business.
  • Promoting and marketing business, sometimes to new or niche markets.
  • Dealing with disciplinary matters and customer complaints.
  • Managed multiple client accounts simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in all bookings.
  • Delivered exceptional service with prompt issue resolution, ensuring positive customer experiences.
  • Established trust with clientele by maintaining confidential information securely throughout planning process.
  • Assisted clients in securing passports, visas, and other required documentation for seamless travel experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized travel itineraries and recommendations.

Junior Reservations Officer

HEMDRUG TRAVELS LTD
10.1981 - 04.1983

Had a genuine interest in joining the travel and tourism industry.

  • Trained on operations of travel agency.
  • Relayed updates and information to passengers in friendly and timely manner.
  • Maintained friendly, positive attitude when dealing with customers.

Education

No Degree - GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION

ROYAL COLLEGE
COLOMBO
12.1980

Skills

  • Customer service specialist
  • Friendly
  • Calm under pressure
  • Expert problem solver
  • Decisive
  • Passion for travel
  • Time management
  • Skilled mentor
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Natural leader
  • Detail-oriented
  • Has established ways of interacting with different types of people
  • Prompt on etiquette and professional responsibility
  • Knows how to deal properly with difficult types of personalities, and arrive at win-win environments
  • Travel industry expertise

Certification

  • Fares Seminar for Travel Agents on Products Update/UTA
  • Basic Airline Reservation/Ticketing Training-Amadeus
  • Basic Course in Tourism/Lafeer Kariapper Institute

Timeline

Consultant

WINGS CLASSIC TOURS & TRAVELS LTD / WINGS TRAVELS
06.2015 - Current

CEO

GUARDIAN TRAVELS AND CARGO LTD
10.2009 - 12.2014

General Manager

R P C TRAVELS (PRIVATE) LTD
06.2006 - 04.2009

General Manager

WINGS CLASSIC TOURS & TRAVELS LTD
07.1997 - 04.2006

Assistant Sales Manager / Sales Manager

CEYLON CARRIERS (TRAVEL SERVICES) LIMITED
10.1991 - 06.1997

Travel Assistant / Marketing Executive

CAVES TOURS & TRAVELS LTD
04.1983 - 09.1991

Junior Reservations Officer

HEMDRUG TRAVELS LTD
10.1981 - 04.1983

No Degree - GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION

ROYAL COLLEGE
  • Fares Seminar for Travel Agents on Products Update/UTA
  • Basic Airline Reservation/Ticketing Training-Amadeus
  • Basic Course in Tourism/Lafeer Kariapper Institute
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