Experienced airline industry manager with a strong history of improving operations through effective team engagement and clear policy implementation. Skilled in solving problems and driving business growth with practical, results-focused strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Stopover Holidays
JSC Air Astana
01.2024 - Current
Managed stopover holiday packages, including itinerary planning, partnerships, and pricing strategies
Collaborated with hotels, tour operators, and local businesses to enhance the stopover experience
Ensured high standards of customer service and addressed issues promptly
Monitored market trends and customer feedback to improve offerings
Managed budgets, financial performance, and profitability of the program
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager Brand and Marketing
JSC Air Astana
09.2018 - 01.2024
Responsible for maintaining brand integrity across all consumer touch points with an authentic and consistent tone of voice
Building brand equity through engaging and impactful marketing campaigns
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Senior Manager Ticketing and Reservations
JSC Air Astana
01.2017 - 09.2018
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
In charge of 15 Ticketing offices across Kazakhstan and 2 Call Centers, and managed 180+ staff
Implemented a staff incentive program which helped to increase sales and engagement of employees
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Call Center and Ticketing Offices Supervisor
JSC Air Astana
09.2008 - 01.2017
Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
Revenue Accountant
JSC Air Astana
09.2005 - 09.2008
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize billing practices and reduce discrepancies.
Assisted in financial audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Ticketing Agent
Travel Agency "Global Air"
04.2004 - 08.2005
Sold tickets to customers and assisted with trip planning through scheduling, pricing and identifying best transportation routes.
Managed group bookings, coordinating seating arrangements and other logistics for large parties of travelers.
Improved overall efficiency of ticketing operations
Education
Master of Science - Integrated Marketing
New York University
New York, NY
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University Named After D A Kunayev
Almaty, Kazakhstan
07-2003
Skills
Fares and Ticketing
Airline Marketing
Customer service
Team leadership
Time management
Decision-making
Complex Problem-solving
Staff training and development
Staff management
Documentation and reporting
Operations management
Staff development
Sales management
Middleinitial
A B
Certification
IATA Diploma in Ticketing and Reservations
IATA Certificate in Airline Marketing
Google Analytics Certificate
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Manager Stopover Holidays
JSC Air Astana
01.2024 - Current
Manager Brand and Marketing
JSC Air Astana
09.2018 - 01.2024
Senior Manager Ticketing and Reservations
JSC Air Astana
01.2017 - 09.2018
Call Center and Ticketing Offices Supervisor
JSC Air Astana
09.2008 - 01.2017
Revenue Accountant
JSC Air Astana
09.2005 - 09.2008
Ticketing Agent
Travel Agency "Global Air"
04.2004 - 08.2005
IATA Diploma in Ticketing and Reservations
IATA Certificate in Airline Marketing
Google Analytics Certificate
Master of Science - Integrated Marketing
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University Named After D A Kunayev
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