Sadie Honey
@sadiehoney
Experienced travel consultant specializing in ticketing, reservations, and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated travel consultant with over 10 years' experience in travel operations, ticketing, and customer service. I deliver seamless travel experiences by leveraging deep knowledge of major booking systems.
I've worked across B2B and B2C channels, supporting travel agents, walk-in clients, and VIP customers while consistently meeting sales targets. My technical expertise includes Galileo, Amadeus, Sabre, Runway, EVS and RCI.
Throughout my career I have driven measurable results: boosting repeat customers by 11%, increasing profitability by 28%, and maintaining 98% accuracy in ticketing and refunds. I excel in complaint resolution, VIP handling, and high-volume environments.
I bring a customer-first ethos, strong operational discipline, and a proven track record in reservations and ticketing roles for major airlines and travel providers. I am motivated to continue delivering outstanding service and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tour Consultant
Emirates Holidays
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)
Manage B2B and direct client bookings including flights, accommodation, transfers, visas, and excursions, leveraging Galileo for ticketing and delivering expert consultation to travel agents and clients.
Ticketing Consultant
Priority Escapes
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)
Issued flight tickets, processed changes and refunds using Galileo and Runway, maintained accurate invoicing and daily sales reporting while delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
Media Sales Agent
Kaltz LTD SA
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Conducted outbound sales and advertising for Australian and New Zealand government clients during Australian business hours and consistently exceeded sales targets.
International/Local Travel Consultant
Beekman Management Services
Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)
Coordinated international and local flights, accommodations, and car rentals via RCI and EVS platforms, assisted walk-in clients and handled inbound sales calls to drive bookings.
Senior Reservations & Ticketing Consultant
Qatar Airways
Sep 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Handled bookings, ticketing, refunds, EMD issuance and complaints for walk-in passengers, VIPs and phone inquiries using Amadeus to manage queues and reservations efficiently.
Senior Reservations & Ticketing Consultant
Ethiopian Airlines
May 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Managed reservations and ticketing operations, ensuring accuracy in bookings and customer service delivery across international routes.
Check-In Agent
Swissport International
Mar 2013 - Nov 2013 (8 months)
Performed passenger check-in services for Lufthansa flights, managed boarding procedures and provided frontline customer support at the airport.
Reservations & Ticketing Agent
South African Airways
Apr 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 3 months)
Handled reservations and ticketing tasks, supporting customer queries and ensuring accurate issuance of tickets during tenure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Travelport
Galileo Certification, Reservation Systems
2014 - 2014
Completed Galileo certification through Travelport in 2014 to validate proficiency in the Galileo reservation system.
Birnam Business College
Diploma, Business Travel & Tourism
Completed a Diploma in Business Travel & Tourism at Birnam Business College, focusing on travel industry operations and customer service.
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