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Megan Gallant

Toronto

Summary

TICO-certified Travel Advisor with expertise in personalized travel planning, customer service, and administrative support. Proven team leader with a strong background in coordinating seamless travel experiences for individuals and groups, managing staff, and meeting performance targets. Skilled in handling high volumes of client inquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and utilizing tools such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Known for attention to detail, a client-focused approach, and consistently delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Travel Agent

Seekers Travel
03.2019 - Current
  • Facilitating Holistic Wellness Retreats
  • Group Reservations
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples & single travelers
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Promoted a positive attitude towards wellness, encouraging clients to adopt healthier habits in their daily lives.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from both current and prospective clients.
  • Reduced stress levels for clients through mindfulness techniques and stress management strategies.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.

Team Lead

Kensington Tours
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.


Retail Travel Consultant

Goway Travel
10.2019 - 03.2020

· Specialized in Southern Europe, specifically, UK, France, Italy, Iceland

· Created custom luxury European vacation packages which include air, land, transfers, and tours.

· Trained In Air –Amadeus/ Travelbox/ Salesforce

  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.

Destination Wedding Specialist

Luxe/Sunwing Vacations
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Created custom wedding itineraries for groups
  • Arranging air, transfers, hotels & excursions
  • Focusing on the Caribbean
  • 5 Star hotel arrangements
  • Corresponding with suppliers for packages and rates
  • Opening/closing sales
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Western University
01.2012 - 01.2013

· Assisting Legal Counsel

· Welcoming and directing guests

· Answering and directing phone calls

· Sorting and distributing mail

· Ordering Inventory

· Sending/receiving couriers

  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.

Education

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

TriOS College
Toronto, ON
12.2021

Certificate - Travel Agency Operations

Humber College
Toronto, ON
2016

Certificate - Liberal Arts And Science

Humber College
Toronto, ON
2007

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Client Records
  • Reservations Booking
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Ease with Computers and Technology
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Document and File Management
  • Writing and Editing Skills

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

TICO Certified

Timeline

Team Lead

Kensington Tours
04.2024 - 04.2025

Retail Travel Consultant

Goway Travel
10.2019 - 03.2020

Independent Travel Agent

Seekers Travel
03.2019 - Current

Destination Wedding Specialist

Luxe/Sunwing Vacations
10.2018 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Western University
01.2012 - 01.2013

Certificate - Travel Agency Operations

Humber College

Certificate - Liberal Arts And Science

Humber College

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

TriOS College
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