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LUIS MAGALHAES

Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dual citizen of Brazil and Germany with a strong background in Management, Sales, and Customer Service, complemented by a blend of Business Administration and IT knowledge. Proven ability to drive significant improvements in sales and profitability within diverse business environments, including travel and hospitality.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

120%

Profitability Increase

at Nambei in 9 months

80%

Sales Increase

at Real Banquetes in 7 months

40%

Branch Sales Growth

at Tam Viagens in 4 months

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Management & Operations (Hospitality & Tourism)

Assistant Manager

Tam Viagens (BRA)

Coached sales personnel, upgraded financial controls, participated in market strategy decisions, provided customer care and sales of travel products and services.

Supervisor (Trainee)

Holz Hotel (BRA)

Managed reception, trained staff, including auditors, and supported the directors' board.

Operations Manager (Trainee)

Cultural Homestay Intl. (USA)

Handled international documentation and supported global partners.

Customer Service

Latam Airlines (BRA)

Check-in, boarding, ticket sales and passenger support

Project Management & Consulting

Project Manager

Ipsos Observer (CHL)

Managed international research projects from development to field to reporting.

Business Consultant

Various Clients (CHL, MEX, BRA)

Developed business plans, marketing strategies, and provided coaching to teams and leaders.

Sales & Operations

Onboard Sales

MSC Cruises (ARG)

Sales of several duty-free items onboard a cruise ship.

Sales & Operations

Various Roles (BRA, GER)

Extensive experience in travel services' sales, B2B / B2C Sales in different segments, and administrative procedures.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

A multilingual professional capable of communicating across diverse international teams and client bases.

CORE SKILLS

A versatile skill set combining strategic management with hands-on operational expertise.

Customer-Oriented Team Player High Empathy Financial Analysis Process Improvement Project Management Sales Strategy Customer Service Training Data Analysis

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

  • Computer Science (in progress - distance learning)
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  • Business Administration

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Experience working across multiple countries, demonstrating high adaptability and cross-cultural awareness.

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