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Education
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Professional Development
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Thomas Roland KERR

Thomas Roland KERR

TUART HILL,Australia

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity to return to a relationship/client management role that will utilize and expand on the diverse skills gained from my Travel, Hospitality & Finance experience. I desire a role that combines my strong leadership and relationship skills with my analytical acumen to devise and recommend strategic plans to improve a client experience whilst adhering to compliance and correct processes to meet set KPIs.

10 years working in a Sales Rep role in the Travel, Hotel and Foreign Exchange industries, including - 3 years as an International Payments Business Development Manager 2 years as Area Sales Manager 5 years as Client Value Manager 19 years working in Management roles in the Travel and Foreign Exchange industries, including - 3 years as an International Payments Business Development Manager 7 years as a Retail Foreign Exchange Customer Service Manager 4 years as a Corporate Leisure Travel Team Leader 3 years as a Corporate Travel Team Leader 2 years as Corporate Travel Head of Operation 5 years as a Strategic Client Value Manager

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

TA/Fixed Plant Operator Contracted Via PPS Servicing

Citic Pacific Mining – Sino Iron Project
02.2022 - Current
  • Operate, carryout routine inspections and maintain the conditions of magnetite iron ore dewatering plant.
  • Work to stringent health and safety instructions.
  • Diagnose basic faults and complete work orders.
  • Work according to a 2 on 1 off Fly in fly out roster.

Team Leader

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Manage and motivate 6 Staff members.
  • Build relationships with Corporate Travel team.

Strategic Client Value Manager

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provide and recommend product, then implement and support, including training for technology solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with strategic stakeholders including clients and supplier partners.
  • Manage client's compliance policies and monitor adherence.
  • Analyze travel patterns, suggest strategies to improve savings and efficiencies for clients.
  • Identify and develop sales and marketing strategies to drive sales growth.

Head of Operations WA

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Oversee a team of varying from 20-55 travel consultants.
  • Manage direct reports of 4 Operation Team Managers.
  • Report directly to the general manager.
  • Manage resources/workflows for team/client servicing portfolios.
  • Build relationships with strategic client, supplier, and internal contacts.

Strategic Client Value Manager

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Provide and recommend product, then implement and support, including training for technology solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with strategic stakeholders including clients and supplier partners.
  • Manage client's compliance policies and monitor adherence.
  • Analyze travel patterns, suggest strategies to improve savings and efficiencies for clients.

Area Sales Manager WA

Mantra Group of Hotels
04.2013 - 07.2016
  • Develop sales and marketing strategies to drive sales growth.
  • Conduct market research to understand competitors and market trends.
  • Monitor and report on production results against targets/contracts.

Team Leader

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
12.2010 - 08.2013
  • Maintain overall accountability to the customer by ensuring best in class service.
  • Ensure consultants meet and exceed customer SLA.

Team Leader/Travel Consultant

Corporate Travel Connections
12.2013 - 04.2013
  • Arrange corporate travel arrangements.
  • Manage workflows and best in class service by meeting Service Level Agreements.

Business Development Manager WA

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Key focus involves selling an online International Payments System.
  • Acquire and develop a significant pipeline of new business opportunities.

Customer Service Manager WA

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
03.2001 - 01.2008
  • Autonomously manage Western Australia, reporting to Manager in Queensland.
  • Managed and motivated 4 Foreign Exchange outlets.

International Travel Consultant

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
  • Arrange travel details including car, hotel, air, rail, bus, insurance.
  • Building and maintaining customer relationships.

Corporate Domestic Travel Consultant

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
  • Arrange domestic travel details including air, hotel, car, rail, insurance.
  • Building and maintaining customer relationships.

Administrative Clerk

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
  • All administrative duties, account reconciliation including accounts payable and receivable.

Foreign Exchange Teller

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC

Administrative Officer-Property Services

MELBOURNE & METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS

Teller/Customer Service

STATE BANK OF VICTORIA

Education

Diploma of Financial Services -

01.2008

Certificate IV in Financial Services -

Origin Human Resources
01.2007

Certificate in Travel -

TAFE-Perth Campus
01.1993

year 12 HSC/Matriculation/TEE -

Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School
01.1981

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Process optimization
  • Safety compliance
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Technical training
  • Customer relationship management

Competencies

Strong capacity to build talent by coaching within an organisation., Natural relationship builder that works very well in an autonomous or in a team environment., Ability to engage strategic partners and clients, anticipating customer needs., Successful leader in promoting a positive, inclusive team environment., Goal orientated, successful by being decisive, self-motivated, committed to the task., Strong sense of accountability, always looking for better ways of doing things., Strong understanding and adherence to compliance regulations., Excellent communication style that is clear, concise and effective., Respectful, articulate and empathetic., Lateral thinker, have the ability to analyse various forms of data., Excellent working knowledge of numerous network/software systems.

References

  • Daniella Fahey, Senior Manager, Channel Development, Lotterywest, 0406440323
  • Vanessa Collins, Head of Operations, Corporate Travel Management WA, 0430388025

Career Profile

10, International Payments Business Development Manager, 3 years, Area Sales Manager, 2 years, Client Value Manager, 5 years, 19, International Payments Business Development Manager, 3 years, Retail Foreign Exchange Customer Service Manager, 7 years, Corporate Leisure Travel Team Leader, 4 years, Corporate Travel Team Leader, 3 years, Corporate Travel Head of Operation, 2 years, Strategic Client Value Manager, 5 years

Professional Development

  • Honey/Mumford – Personalities
  • Skill Path - Motivating Your Team
  • Skill Path - Coaching and Team building Skills for Managers
  • WIN Personal Brand
  • Situational Leadership
  • Coaching and Feedback
  • Hedging and Revaluation
  • From Tellers to Sellers
  • Security in the Workplace
  • Brand Training
  • 3 Minute Sales Training
  • Controls and Compliance, Anti Money Laundering
  • Customer Selling Skills
  • Quality Work Group Education
  • Service Up to Par

Timeline

TA/Fixed Plant Operator Contracted Via PPS Servicing

Citic Pacific Mining – Sino Iron Project
02.2022 - Current

Team Leader

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
12.2021 - 02.2022

Strategic Client Value Manager

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
08.2021 - 12.2021

Head of Operations WA

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
07.2019 - 07.2021

Strategic Client Value Manager

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
07.2016 - 07.2019

Team Leader/Travel Consultant

Corporate Travel Connections
12.2013 - 04.2013

Area Sales Manager WA

Mantra Group of Hotels
04.2013 - 07.2016

Team Leader

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
12.2010 - 08.2013

Business Development Manager WA

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
01.2008 - 12.2010

Customer Service Manager WA

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC
03.2001 - 01.2008

International Travel Consultant

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC

Corporate Domestic Travel Consultant

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC

Administrative Clerk

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC

Foreign Exchange Teller

AMERICAN EXPRESS INC

Administrative Officer-Property Services

MELBOURNE & METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS

Teller/Customer Service

STATE BANK OF VICTORIA

Diploma of Financial Services -

Certificate IV in Financial Services -

Origin Human Resources

Certificate in Travel -

TAFE-Perth Campus

year 12 HSC/Matriculation/TEE -

Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School
Thomas Roland KERR