
Katherine Mendez Flores
@katherinemendezflore
Customer experience and operations professional at Despegar who handled complex travel cases and resolutions.
What I'm looking for
At Despegar, I handled complex cases involving refunds, travel changes, complaints, and service incidents, coordinating with commercial, legal, and operations teams to follow them through resolution. I also validated documentation and prepared operational reports to support process analysis and continuous improvement.
Since 2025, I’ve worked independently on digital communication and commercial strategy projects, participating in more than 20 brand collaborations. I grew my personal brand from 550 to approximately 20,000 followers through content planning, audience communication, and performance tracking.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultora Independiente
Proyectos Digitales y Estrategia Comercial
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Develops independent projects in content creation, digital communication, and commercial strategy, complementing experience in Customer Experience and Operations. Participated in over 20 brand collaborations and grew personal brand from 550 to approximately 20,000 followers.
Managed complex cases involving refunds, travel modifications, claims, and incidents, coordinating with commercial, legal, and operational teams. Reviewed documentation, prepared operational reports, and participated in continuous improvement initiatives.
Asesora de Ventas VIP
Viajes Falabella
Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 (4 months)
Provided personalized attention to VIP clients during quotation, purchase, and post-sale, managing relationships and communicating benefits and loyalty programs. Followed up on requests and incidents, coordinating solutions with involved areas.
Customer Service Specialist
Empresa por confirmar
Nov 2019 - Jun 2020 (7 months)
Handled customer inquiries, requests, and claims during various stages of their travel experience. Followed up on cases until resolution, maintaining clear and close communication, and coordinated with internal teams for escalations.
Passenger Service Agent
LATAM Airlines
Jun 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 7 months)
Assisted passengers on domestic and international flights, providing guidance and assistance according to service and safety standards. Coordinated boarding, disembarkation, and lounge services, and managed incidents related to documentation, itinerary changes, connections, baggage, and special requirements.
Supervisora de Tienda
Don Mamino
Jul 2014 - May 2015 (10 months)
Supervised daily store operations and compliance with procedures and service standards. Coordinated the team during shifts, managed incidents and customer claims, and organized resources, supplies, and inventory to ensure operational continuity.
Education
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Data & AI Summit
Conference, Data and AI
2023 - 2023
Attended the Data & AI Summit 2023 conference.
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Bachelor, Tourism and Hospitality
2009 - 2015
Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hospitality from Universidad de San Martín de Porres, completed in 2015.
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