HOHABIB ODUKALE
@habibodukale
Results-driven travel manager with 15+ years in corporate travel.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned travel manager with over 15 years of experience in corporate travel management, specializing in ticketing and exceptional customer service. My career has been defined by my ability to handle emergency travel requests and manage complex reservations, ensuring seamless travel experiences for corporate clients. I have a strong command of industry-leading reservation systems such as Amadeus and IATA BSP, which I leverage to enhance operational efficiency and deliver cost-effective travel solutions.
Throughout my career, I have excelled in end-to-end travel coordination, optimizing booking processes, and managing high-pressure travel demands. My role as a Senior Travel Consultant at American Express Global Business Travel has honed my skills in providing after-hours emergency travel support and processing travel requests through various platforms. I am passionate about applying my deep industry knowledge to streamline corporate travel operations and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Travel Consultant
American Express Global Business Travel
Dec 2013 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Provide after-hours emergency travel support for corporate clients worldwide. Handle ticket reservations, itinerary planning, and ticket issuance while managing revalidation, reissuance, and rerouting of tickets on Amadeus and SABRE. Assist with meet-and-greet services, hotel reservations, insurance, and transfer arrangements.
Senior Ticket & Reservation Officer
Prompt Travels Ltd
Jan 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Booked domestic and international flight reservations and issued tickets for customers. Managed ticket revalidation, reissuance, and refunds through BSP Link, while providing hotel reservations and travel support for leisure clients.
Team Head
Pret Communications
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Organized and facilitated public relations, advertising, and marketing workshops. Led training sessions on corporate communication strategies.
Assistant Editor
Topnotch Magazine
Feb 2009 - Nov 2009 (9 months)
Wrote, edited, and curated content for magazine publication. Collaborated with designers for page planning and magazine layout while managing advertisement accounts.
Research & Marketing Executive
Ultmark Consultancy Ltd
Sep 2006 - Apr 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Developed and implemented marketing communication strategies for media organizations. Conducted market research to boost organizational revenue and sales through strategic communication campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Institute of Journalism
Higher National Diploma, Mass Communication
2005 - 2008
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication, focusing on media studies, communication strategies, and public relations. Developed skills in writing, editing, and content creation.
Nigerian Institute of Journalism
National Diploma, Mass Communication
2003 - 2005
Achieved a National Diploma in Mass Communication, gaining foundational knowledge in journalism, media ethics, and communication principles.
Lagos State Model College, Igbonla
West African Senior School Certificate
2000 - 2002
Completed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, which provided a comprehensive education in various subjects, preparing for higher education.
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