Michael Fattal's Resume

 

36 Arrowfield Drive, Wattle Grove, New South Wales 2173 Australia
Mobile Number:0402129329
Email Address: michael.g.fattal@gmail.com

Career History

Jan 2010 - Present

Company name:PlanetBlueTours
Location:Parramatta, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Company size:1-10 employees
Company web site:http://www.planetbluetours.com
Comments:PlanetBlueTours creates, promotes and organises domestic, international and inbound group travel. Built around the simple principal that life is always more fun in a group! With a wide range of tours available for any time frame and budget.

    
Job Title:Founding Director
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Closest Job Role:Administrator
Summary:Managing director, in charge of all management for PlanetBlue.
Detailed Description:My typical responsibilities are primarily as leader and mananger, I am responsible for PlanetBlue's day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-to year operations.

As the face of PlanetBlue I am heavily involved with the PR including, radio interviews, guest posts on blogs, speaking at industry related events and general communications.

As the final decision maker, I have started PlanetBlue from just a concept to becoming a fully fledged tour company. We now hire and contract staff in Australia and all around the world. PlanetBlue started off doing tours only to Israel and since then I have introduced and launched destinations all over the world.

As the leader, I am accountable to the board of directors. I have also had a major role in new employee training.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Company name:Jetset Travel World
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.jetset.com.au
Comments:Jetset Travel is one of Australia's most trusted and well respected brands, with over 50 years travel experience and over 145 travel agencies represented throughout Australia forming part of its franchised network.

    
Job Title:Group Sales Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Closest Job Role:Manager & Supervisor
Summary:Primarily involved in the sales, promotion and organisation of domestic, international and inbound group travel.
Detailed Description:Account management - Responsible for major corporate and group accounts totaling 1.5 Million Dollars.


School/College/University Group Travel - Organised group travel to the respective curriculums such as history trips to Italy, France & The Vatican, ANZAC History Tours, ‘Volun-tourism’ trips to Africa and the South Pacific.


Personally responsible for guiding/training other agents on our international products onsite (Famils).

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

Company name:Jetset Travel World
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.jetset.com.au
    
Job Title:Corporate Sales Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Closest Job Role:Manager & Supervisor
Summary:Provided consultancy service to the major corporate clients, I provided customers with strategic guidance for their travel needs.
Detailed Description:Responsible for business development and growth opportunities within the corporate sector.


Start of 2006 we had 40 individual business class corporate clients. By 2008, I had led the expansion of the corporate sector to 200 regular business class clients.


Hiring Staff - Two additional staff added to the corporate sector team.


Internship Mentor Program - Devised and coordinated a monthly internship program with local business colleges and TAFE.


Presentations to clientele groups - travelled interstate, with a proposal for 'Why Jetset is for Corporate Travel'.


Focus Group/Team Building - fortnightly team brainstorm sessions and weekly team meetings .

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

Company name:Jetset Travel World
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.jetset.com.au
    
Job Title:International Sales Consultant
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Closest Job Role:Sales Consultant
Summary:Handled economy international bookings.
Detailed Description:Honeymoon packages, small group bookings
involved with marketing and promotion - such as ‘Jetset we will take you there’, ‘The Jetset Way’.


Started bimonthly newsletter for clients


Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

Company name:Jetset Travel World
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.jetset.com.au
    
Job Title:Trainee Domestic Sales Consultant
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Closest Job Role:Sales Consultant
Summary:Handled domestic bookings
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Detailed Description:Organised flights, hotels and packages.

Education & Training

Feb 2000 - Dec 2005

Institution:Christian Community High School
Institution Type:High School
Location:Sydney, Australia
Course Name:High School Certificate
Grade:HSC

Jan 2004 - Oct 2005

Institution:Billy Blue School of Arts
Institution Type:University
Location:Sydney, Australia
Course Name:Graphic Design
Grade:Certificate IV
Comments:After completing the CIV - I was offered a scholarship to continue my study (it was a national competition and based on a body of work).

I declined the scholarship due to a change in career choice.

Skills

Business Skills

  • Counselling (Advanced - >5 years experience)

Product Skills

  • Web Graphic/Graphical/Video Design Tools (Advanced - >5 years experience)

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Open to Opportunities
I am on a notice period (days):  0
I am available from:31st August 2011
Would you relocate for a job?Open to Offers
Gender:Male
Marital Status:Single
Do I have a drivers license?Yes

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