Paresh Ingale

Background

About Paresh Ingale

As a seasoned Professional with a strong background in travel desk and administration, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. I have spent over a decade working in various cross-functional travel roles in corporate, travel management company, travel agencies, and call center environments. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to manage travel operations, develop key accounts, and deliver exceptional customer service. At RBL Bank Ltd, I managed the entire travel operations for over employees across pan India locations. I introduced self-booking tools and HRMS to automate the travel booking process and negotiated with airlines and hotels to reduce travel costs. I also assisted in drafting corporate travel policies in collaboration with business heads. My technical experience includes managerial and supervisory experience in various areas of corporate travel, including air/bus/rail/cruise travel, hotel reservations, and ticketing across US/EMEA/JAPA/India regions. I have demonstrated a strong knowledge of GDS and airline fares and policies and have developed alternatives in response to client concerns. I have also been actively involved in handling travel arrangements for VVIP guests, including business tycoons, Bollywood celebrities, sports personalities, world-renowned authors, and bank CEOs. I have handled corporate events, board of directors offsite, team offsite, HR trainings, and have personally managed entire travel arrangements for the bank's MD & CEO and top management. In addition, I have managed staff and provided training, conducted vendor reviews, and maintained exceptional research and analysis for travel spend and strategic planning for cost reduction. I have generated travel cost reports, SLA reports, and negotiated with airlines, hotels, and car vendors for the best rates, contracting, and cost savings for the company. Overall, my core technical experience, coupled with my strong managerial and leadership skills, make me an ideal candidate for any organization seeking to enhance its travel desk and administration operations.