Mikhail Sebastian Okunuga
@mikhailsebastianokun
Travel consultant with corporate and VIP travel experience, coordinating complex itineraries and business-class bookings.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At RUS, Inc., I coordinated business-class travel arrangements for corporate clients, managing flights, hotels, ground transportation, and other travel services. I worked with global travel suppliers on rates and ensured arrangements complied with company travel policies.
At Expedia, I advised VIP clients, developed customized itineraries, and handled complex travel issues. Earlier, I arranged travel from booking through ticketing, exchanges, and refunds at Air Fare Busters, Inc.; I later managed staff, budgets, and inventory at BTB Cafe.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager
BTB Cafe
Apr 2018 - Apr 2023 (5 years)
Led staff training and supervision, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Managed budgets and financial planning, optimizing resource allocation and inventory control.
Business Class Travel Coordinator
RUS, Inc.
Dec 2009 - Mar 2018 (8 years 3 months)
Coordinated and managed high-end business class travel arrangements for corporate clients, focusing on efficiency and cost-optimization. Managed complex bookings including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and ancillary travel services.
VIP Travel Consultant
Expedia
Sep 2004 - Nov 2009 (5 years 2 months)
Provided premium travel advisory services for VIP clients, developing customized itineraries and managing loyalty program integrations. Handled sensitive documentation, including passports and visa information, ensuring strict confidentiality and organization.
Travel Consultant
Air Fare Busters, Inc.
Jan 1998 - Mar 2004 (6 years 2 months)
Consulted with clients to determine travel needs and recommended tailored packages involving flights, accommodation, and transport. Executed end-to-end travel arrangements including ticketing, exchanges, and refund processing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Turkmen State University
Linguistics (English/Russian), Linguistics
Studied linguistics with a focus on English and Russian.
University of London
Global Diplomacy Certificate, Global Diplomacy
Earned a Global Diplomacy Certificate from the University of London.
University of Geneva
International Organizations Management, International Organizations Management
Completed studies in International Organizations Management at the University of Geneva.
Peace Organizations Training Institute
Human Rights & UN Systems Certificates, Human Rights & UN Systems
Earned certificates in Human Rights and UN Systems from the Peace Organizations Training Institute.
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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