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Walid Zakzok

Walid Zakzok

Travel Product Manger
Giza,Egypt

Summary

Hello, It's Walid Nagi, it's my pleasure to contact you, I have been working In the tourism field for more than Thirteen years. I have worked In all sections of the field and I would like to work as a partner with you because of my constant passion for more achievements and success In the different schools of industry. In addition to being able to manage my time and my team and monitor their performance. Especially because I have obtained some studies and certificates specialized in data analysis in the past few years and until now

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification

Work History

Senior Travel Operation Executive

GOLDEN DESTINATION FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM SERVICES
Jeddah (Remote)
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by addressing any workflow disruptions promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.
  • Coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to clients.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through timely communication and effective issue resolution.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, improving collaboration and negotiation outcomes.
  • Analyzed data and metrics to identify areas of improvement in operational performance.
  • Developed operational processes to help organization adapt to market change.
  • Assisted with proactive client outreach initiatives and documented client correspondence in CRM system.
  • Collaborated on operational support tasks to achieve common goal.
  • Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.

Operation Supervisor

Sawely Safra
UAE (Remote)
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers to better understand their requirements and tailor services accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery across all shifts.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Increased production output by optimizing equipment usage and scheduling preventive maintenance programs.
  • Optimized resource allocation through careful planning and monitoring of inventory levels, staffing needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for improving overall business performance.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
  • Achieved cost savings through diligent budget management and negotiation with vendors on pricing and contracts.
  • Developed and implemented training program for new hires, accelerating their time to full productivity.
  • Achieved significant cost savings with thorough vendor contract negotiations.
  • Collaborated with sales team to align operational capabilities with customer expectations, boosting client satisfaction.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.

Operation Supervisor

Maldives 360
Cairo, Egypt
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers to better understand their requirements and tailor services accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.

Product Manger

Leaders Travel
Cairo
04.2024 - 08.2024

• Preparing ready-made packages for the Company's Marketing Channels.

• Overseeing and following up on creating tailor-made packages as per client request. • Coordinating with the marketing team inside and outside Egypt regarding marketing plans.

• Cooperate with the sales team to understand and resolve any difficulties facing agents to achieve the company's visions and goals.

• Coordinate with travel suppliers (hotels, airlines, etc.) To confirm bookings and resolve any issues.

• Creating special packages for corporate & Vip clients.

• Preparing tariff list for some service charges to keep the sales agents updated.

• Assisting the agents on the floor (Knowledge, Missing services, and training ).

• Saving the best prices for sales agents. Manage suppliers' and agents' communication, including processing reservations, bookings, and inquiries.

• Monitor travel budgets and expenses.

• Maintain accurate travel records and databases.

Sr. Operation Executive

Wego
Cairo, Egypt
02.2024 - 04.2024

Handle all offline functions, such as:

Flights Booking Confirmation.

• Hotel confirmation.

• Validation for CST payments.

• Solved any issues regarding confirmation and payments.


  • Ensured strict compliance with industry regulations through diligent monitoring and timely updates to policies and procedures.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased overall operational effectiveness and cost savings.
  • Optimized inventory management systems resulting in improved accuracy levels while eliminating excess stock holding costs.

Sr . Operation Corporate Officer

Almosafer
Giza, Egypt
01.2023 - 02.2024

• Hotels

• Flights

• Car rental.

• Additional activities.

• Special requests. Creating special packages for corporate & Vip clients.

Operation Officer

Almosafer
Giza, Egypt
01.2022 - 12.2022

• Flights

• Hotels

• Extra services

Sr. Operation Agent- Contact Center

Elaa
Giza, Egypt
01.2019 - 12.2021

• Flight Customer Support Agent At Ella Agency

• Different and varied tasks: such as ( Admin Group – Floor Support "Act As Team Leader "- Quality Assurance as “ Assurance Specialist “

• Handle VIP requests for many Saudi ministries and government agencies.


  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns and fostering a positive experience throughout all interactions.
  • Assisted clients in navigating the claims process, ensuring timely resolution of issues and optimal outcomes.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information on products and services.

Cs Representative

Altayyar Group Company
Giza, Egypt
05.2018 - 12.2018

Handle As Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health Contact Center Representative (governmental account )

•Flights.

• Hotels

• Car rental


  • Communicated with clients and customers to gather, provide and share updated information on products and services.
  • Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
  • Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.

Team Leader, Sales Operations

Hatshepsut Tours | Cairo & Damietta, Egypt
Damietta, Egypt
01.2017 - 04.2018

• As a team leader for a classic company, I was responsible for monitoring the performance of an operations team. Provide leadership, coaching, and support to my team, and work on developing their performance to achieve the company targets/goals.

• Additionally, managing rosters, training staff, allocating duties and handling problems or queries that require a higher level of authority.

• Moreover, reviewing the employees' performance and reporting progress to my line manager.


  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Exceeded sales targets by motivating team members and providing ongoing coaching.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and consistent followup.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased repeat business.

Supervisor Religious Tourism

Hatshepsut Tours | Makkah & Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Damietta, Egypt
12.2015 - 04.2018

Representative And Supervisor of the company Hatshepsut Tourism Umrah in Saudi Arabia for the season “2016 – 2017 - 2018”


  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.

Ticketing Agent

Hatshepsut Tours
Damietta, Egypt
12.2015 - 09.2016

•Issue.

• Reissue.

• Refund.

• Revalidation.

• Contact and deal with airlines and suppliers.


  • Collaborated with passengers and travel agents to resolve booking issues, correct fares, and clarify rules.
  • Resolved customer complaints by offering solutions and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets, and receipts.
  • Ensured timely resolution of any discrepancies found within booking systems, maintaining accurate records for future reference and analysis.

Operations Religious Tourism

Hatshepsut Tours
Damietta, Egypt
12.2012 - 04.2016

Handle all files regarding religious tourism.


• Cost control and design of the package.

• Deal with airlines and hotels. Preparing a file for review by the Ministry of Tourism.

• Deliver the group file to the Saudi consulate for the visa requirement.

• Preparing everything necessary for the trip, such as accommodation, program, and itinerary.

Operations Religious Tourism

Kenana Tours | Elmansoura & Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
12.2012 - 03.2016

Handle all files regarding religious tourism.


• Cost control and design of the package.

• Deal with airlines and hotels. Preparing a file for review by the Ministry of Tourism.

• Deliver the group file to the Saudi consulate for the visa requirement.

• Preparing everything necessary for the trip, such as accommodation, program, and itinerary.

Ticketing Agent

Safe Way Tours | Damietta & Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt (Remote)
05.2015 - 11.2015

• As A Freelancer.

• Umrah bulk flight groups.

• Issue.

• Reissue.

• Refund.

Multi-tasking

Hatshepsut Tours
Damietta, Egypt
01.2012 - 08.2015

Other tasks in Hatshepsut for tourism are related to


• Hotel Reservations, and

• Internal tour arrangements.

• Tourist transportation.

Ticketing Agent

Hatshepsut Tours
Damietta, Egypt
01.2011 - 05.2015

• Issue.

• Reissue.

• Refund.

• Revalidation.

Accountant

Hatshepsut Tours
Damietta, Egypt
08.2011 - 09.2012

Aviation and Tourism accounts.

• Customer Accounts • Supplier Accounts. • Cost Account.


  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's Degree of Arts And Education - Geography

Mansoura University
06-2004

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos
  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • SQL for Data Science
  • Data Visualization with Python
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development
  • AB Testing with SQL
  • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

Timeline

Senior Travel Operation Executive - GOLDEN DESTINATION FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM SERVICES
09.2024 - Current
Operation Supervisor - Sawely Safra
08.2024 - 10.2024
Operation Supervisor - Maldives 360
07.2024 - 10.2024
Product Manger - Leaders Travel
04.2024 - 08.2024
Sr. Operation Executive - Wego
02.2024 - 04.2024
Sr . Operation Corporate Officer - Almosafer
01.2023 - 02.2024
Operation Officer - Almosafer
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sr. Operation Agent- Contact Center - Elaa
01.2019 - 12.2021
Cs Representative - Altayyar Group Company
05.2018 - 12.2018
Team Leader, Sales Operations - Hatshepsut Tours | Cairo & Damietta, Egypt
01.2017 - 04.2018
Supervisor Religious Tourism - Hatshepsut Tours | Makkah & Madinah, Saudi Arabia
12.2015 - 04.2018
Ticketing Agent - Hatshepsut Tours
12.2015 - 09.2016
Ticketing Agent - Safe Way Tours | Damietta & Cairo, Egypt
05.2015 - 11.2015
Operations Religious Tourism - Hatshepsut Tours
12.2012 - 04.2016
Operations Religious Tourism - Kenana Tours | Elmansoura & Cairo, Egypt
12.2012 - 03.2016
Multi-tasking - Hatshepsut Tours
01.2012 - 08.2015
Accountant - Hatshepsut Tours
08.2011 - 09.2012
Ticketing Agent - Hatshepsut Tours
01.2011 - 05.2015
Mansoura University - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor's Degree of Arts And Education - Geography
  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis

  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

  • Introduction to Data Analytics

  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

  • SQL for Data Science

  • Data Visualization with Python

  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development

  • AB Testing with SQL

  • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

Skills

  • Operational excellence
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Operational efficiency
  • Operations management
  • Team leadership
  • Distribution management
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Leadership training
  • Delegation
  • Performance analysis

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePersonal development programs

Software

Online Travel Software

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of [+15] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
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morning
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Interests

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