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Work History
Education
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Certification
References
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Gracia Kitete Fariala

Gracia Kitete Fariala

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic travel manager with a proven track record at ASAP Tickets, excelling in customer service and negotiation. Skilled in managing travel budgets and enhancing client experiences. Strong communicator and problem solver, adept at fostering teamwork and ensuring service quality. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, driving efficiency in travel arrangements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Travel Manager

ASAP Tickets
01.2024 - 01.2025

providing high-touch customer service for corporate or premium leisure clients.

  • Offered tailored ticket options and resolved inquiries to enhance customer experience
  • Oversaw travel budgets to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Engaged in negotiations with hotels and airlines to enhance service offerings and reduce costs.
  • .Assisted customers with travel bookings

Coordinator

Yango
Kinshasa
01.2021 - 01.2023

Recruited and onboarded drivers

  • Monitored performance and ensured service quality
  • Resolved complaints and generated reports to improve service response.
  • Trained field scouts to meet targets, enhancing team performance.
  • Facilitated meetings with supervisor and scouts to provide updates on project progress.
  • Opened application process for clients and drivers, facilitating smooth onboarding.

Receptionist

Olorien Clinic
Arusha
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Welcomed patients and maintained accurate records to ensure efficient operations.
  • Guided patients to doctors' offices, enhancing their experience and facilitating consultations.
  • Sorted and organized patient files for quick retrieval and improved workflow.

Construction Manager

Kinshasa
  • Managed site operations, budgets, and schedules to align with project timelines
  • Supervised teams to uphold quality standards and compliance throughout projects
  • Coordinated procurement of materials to ensure on-time delivery for project milestones

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain and Logistics Management

London American University College
Lusaka, Zambia
03-2026

High Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa
12-2018

Grade 12 Certificate -

St Henry’s Marist College
Durban, South Africa
12-2017

Skills

  • Travel booking software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data analysis tools
  • Supply chain
  • Customer service
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Communication

Certification

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Digital Marketing
  • Independent Travel Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management

References

  • Doctor Biemba, Robert, +255 739 256 781, regsec@ecsahc.org
  • Raphael Shabani Fariala (father), Procurement Assistant, fariala@un.org
  • Samuel Bakatupidia, Acquisition Manager at Yango, https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-bakatupidia-520486249/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BhqLmBaDoS%2FqI8ajbhArTBg%3D%3D

Languages

  • French
  • Lingala
  • Swahili
  • English, Fluent
  • French, Fluent
  • Lingala, Fluent
  • Swahili, Fluent

Timeline

Independent Travel Manager

ASAP Tickets
01.2024 - 01.2025

Coordinator

Yango
01.2021 - 01.2023

Receptionist

Olorien Clinic
12.2018 - 04.2019

Construction Manager

Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain and Logistics Management

London American University College

High Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA

Grade 12 Certificate -

St Henry’s Marist College
Gracia Kitete Fariala