Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Languages
Certification
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Abdul Rawoof Shaik

Auckland,NZ

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with over 29 years of experience in the travel and aviation industry. Proven ability to manage ticketing and sales operations, exceeding revenue targets, and providing exceptional customer service. Currently pursuing a master's degree in International Tourism Management to further enhance industry knowledge and leadership skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expert - Ticketing & Sales

Kuwait Airways Corporation
12.2002 - 01.2024
  • Worked as office in-charge in some of the branches of Kuwait Airways Sales and Ticketing offices located in Kuwait
  • Expertise in fare calculations involving advanced ticketing procedures
  • Managed government ticketing, staff rosters, and fare inquiries
  • Participated in reviewing tariff, route, and fare regulation changes
  • Supported staff with complex ticket issuance (open jaw, double open jaw, etc.)
  • Issued SPA/Code-share agreement tickets and calculated fares for interline sectors
  • Provided issuance support and resolved queries with the Pricing & Revenue Management department
  • Utilized demand and forecasting data to assist pricing analysts and maximize revenue.
  • Managed approximately 30 passengers, emails and faxes per day.

Reservation Officer

Caesars Travels
09.1998 - 10.2002

Prepared daily reports on reservation activity for management review and analysis.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling reservation inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals and maintain high levels of customer service.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through timely responses to emails and phone calls from potential guests.
  • Utilized various software programs for managing reservations, data entry, and reporting purposes.
  • Managed a high volume of 25 calls approximately per day, ensuring prompt attention to all reservation requests and inquiries.

Education

Master of International Tourism Management - Tourism Management

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
07.2025

MBA - Operations Management

Sikkim Manipal University
03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras, Department of Mathematics
04.2008

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 10 staff members.
  • Worked in Covid-19 lockdown situations for passenger to return to their home country.
  • Assisted all staff members when a new Reservation System was launched.
  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.

Languages

English: Fluent (Read, Write, Speak)
Arabic: Intermediate (Read, Speak)
Tamil: Fluent (Read, Write, Speak)
Urdu/Hindi: Fluent (Speak)
Malayalam: Intermediate (Speak)

Certification

  • Diploma in Reservations and Ticketing, IATA - UFTAA, GENEVA
  • Diploma in Advanced Airlines and Ticketing Course, Chennai
  • Honor's Diploma in Information Systems and Management.

Additional Information

Volunteered in CVNZ for planting trees

Volunteered in Dementia New Zealand for their 20th Annual Grocery Charity Ball

Timeline

Expert - Ticketing & Sales

Kuwait Airways Corporation
12.2002 - 01.2024

Reservation Officer

Caesars Travels
09.1998 - 10.2002

Master of International Tourism Management - Tourism Management

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

MBA - Operations Management

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras, Department of Mathematics
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