Overview
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Marcella Johnston

Sydney,NSW

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Design Manager

First Light Travel
Auckland
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage daily operations of sales inquiries, team follow-ups, calls, and sales targets.
  • Coached, developed, and motivated the team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Created and presented weekly reports to management on sales performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.

Travel Agent - Team Leader

First Light Travel
, Auckland
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Customizing and building itineraries for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
  • Point of contact over the phone and email for clients all over the world who want to travel.
  • Liaising with suppliers.
  • Generating invoices, quotes, proposals, and documents so my clients' trips run smoothly.
  • Dealing with a high volume of inquiries from travelers wanting customized itineraries.
  • Reaching monthly targets so that my team can succeed.
  • Managing my teams success and well-being.
  • Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Working alongside the CEO and other managers, recruiting new employees.
  • Training new staff up to company standards.
  • Process manual payments.
  • Working under pressure when things did not go right such as delays and cancellations.

Co-Founder/Owner

Thema NZ LTD and Allora NZ
Auckland
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • I started my own company in New Zealand with my mother.
  • Meet with different suppliers and stores that are interested in stocking our products.
  • Run all social media pages, and create all of our own content.
  • I have set up, managed, and done all the behind-the-scenes work with our online store.
  • Built and maintained the corporate image, brand, and identity.
  • Identified the target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.

Course Advisor

The International Travel College of New Zealand
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Deliver presentations and school talks to sell our courses to clients.
  • Interview and recruit students who are eligible and meet ITC requirements.
  • Complete weekly statistics throughout all four campuses throughout New Zealand.
  • Process enrollment documentation.
  • Meet with industry clients to build relationships for our students future employment.
  • Process loans and allowances .
  • Exceeding sales/enrollment targets monthly.

Flight Attendant

Air New Zealand
Auckland
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provide customer service and satisfaction.
  • Ensure passengers safety and comfort at all times.
  • Ensure emergency equipment is working, that the cabin is clean and there is an enough supply of food and beverage.
  • Follow company rules and regulations to a high standard.
  • Demonstrate my knowledge and efficiency of emergency procedures when needed.

Education

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level 3 (NZQA) Achieved with Distinction -

The International Travel College of New Zealand
03.2017

ITC Career Preparation Certificate ITC Cabin Crew Certificate -

The International Travel College of New Zealand

NCEA Level 1 and 2 -

St Dominic's Catholic College
Auckland

Skills

Communication - Communication skills are very important for me to strive to always execute excellent communication skills This enables me to understand customer needs and requirements, but also to communicate with colleagues I believe this allows me to ensure my job is executed to the best of my ability, and that customers have a valued, pleasant experience Patience, compassion, and perseverance are essential in a position when working with the public, particularly in the area of customer service

Motivation - I am an extremely motivated person, and I take pride in having the right image, skills, and attitude to enable me to perform to my best ability and to represent the company, person, or organisation that has entrusted me with their company, logo, beliefs, and standards I aim high and strive for success by completing goals and targets

Working in a team - Being part of a team and receiving feedback from my colleagues is important to me, as this has taught me to improve my performance by taking into consideration my colleagues' views and sometimes strengths I not only enjoy working in a team, but I also enjoy working independently when needed, as it gives me time to reflect on my tasks and grow and improve as an employee and as an individual

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Timeline

Travel Design Manager

First Light Travel
09.2024 - Current

Travel Agent - Team Leader

First Light Travel
04.2022 - 09.2024

Co-Founder/Owner

Thema NZ LTD and Allora NZ
06.2021 - 06.2022

Course Advisor

The International Travel College of New Zealand
02.2020 - 08.2021

Flight Attendant

Air New Zealand
05.2018 - 07.2019

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level 3 (NZQA) Achieved with Distinction -

The International Travel College of New Zealand

ITC Career Preparation Certificate ITC Cabin Crew Certificate -

The International Travel College of New Zealand

NCEA Level 1 and 2 -

St Dominic's Catholic College
Marcella Johnston