Polished Hospitality professional with history of success in high-volume environments. Top-notch communicator adept at providing pleasant and personable service while maintaining efficiency. Service-oriented with excellent organization and task-management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Agent Trainee
JW Marriott Indianapolis
05.2024 - Current
Coordinated with sales department for group bookings, ensuring smooth arrival and departure experiences for large parties.
Implemented effective time management skills to prioritize tasks during high-pressure situations while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Managed reservations effectively, minimizing overbooking situations and accommodating special requests.
Addressed guest inquiries in a professional manner via phone calls, emails, or face-to-face interactions.
Front Desk Team Leader
Burj Al Arab Hotel
10.2021 - 04.2024
Perform all check‐in and check‐out tasks
Manage online and phone reservations
Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms.Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
Respond to clientsʼ complaints in a timely and professional manner
Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully‐furnished to accommodate guestsʼ needs
Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guest
Upswell additional facilities and services, when appropriateMaintain updated records of bookings and payments
Concierge Agent
Melia Desert Palm
09.2020 - 09.2021
Guest service Agent
Welcoming customers upon arrival and confirming reservations
Acting as the point of reference for guests who need assistance or information and attending to their requirements
Understanding customerʼs needs and providing them with personalized solutions by suggesting activities and facilities provided by the hotel
Acquiring extensive knowledge of the premises and the nearby venues and businesses to make the most suitable recommendations
Arranging events, excursions, transportation etc. upon request from hotel residents
Answering the phone and make reservations, taking and distributing messages or mail and redirecting calls
Responding to complaints and finding the appropriate solution
Guest Service Agent
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island
11.2019 - 08.2020
Greet all hotel guests upon arrival and explain the hotel facilities, services and attractions available for their comfort and pleasure.
Take care of all VIP room guests and coordinate with all concerned departments to fulfill guest needs and requests.
Keep concerned departments informed about the guest allergies and food preferences.
Maintain open line of communication and ensure guest feedback, remarks or complaints are handled effectively and efficiently by liaising without any delay with all other departments concerned.
Maintain seamless interaction with guests in order to facilitate guest recognition, obtain preferences, anticipate guest needs and proactively action all their requests and requirements.
Provide exceptional personalized service to all guests.
Plan guest itinerary and ensure any special occasions are made me
Bellman
Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
01.2019 - 10.2019
Train and supervise new staff members on baggage handling procedures.
Explain important features of guest rooms to travelers.
Notify front desk manager of any guest issues in need of additional attention.
Escort guests to assigned rooms and transport luggage.
Retrieve and transport guest luggage.
Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
Organize and store luggage, as needed, according to guidelines.
Assist with room moves, special luggage deliveries and/or pulls, and attend the main lobby and front door, as needed.
Doorman/Bellman
St. Regis Hotel
03.2017 - 06.2018
Welcoming guests at the main entrance, and greeting them appropriately as per the time.
Escort guests to their rooms and explain hotel facilities.
Assist the guests to deliver all baggage, faxes, messages, and packages to guests and do several other tasks according to the guestʼs request.
Assist with valet parking during the arrival and departure of the guest.
Receive and store the guest luggage and keep a proper record of level tags
Store the guestʼs luggage in the luggage room and respond to their request.
Tie the luggage tags to the guestʼs luggage, especially for group check-in.
Guide the guests to arrive at the reception desk and to wait beside them.
Receive the room key from the front desks and escort the guest to the room.
Food and Beverage Attendant
St. Regis Dubai
04.2016 - 12.2016
Food and beverage attendant, 01/04/2016 -26/12/2016
Greet customers, and maintain a friendly demeanor throughout their experience.
Accurately take food and beverage orders, correctly using the ordering system.
Take special note of food allergies or preferences, and be able to communicate that clearly to kitchen staff.
Understand and communicate whatʼs on the menu, answering questions customers might have, and making recommendations on menu selections to customers if necessary.
Accurately deliver food to customers, making sure that what comes out of the kitchen is correct and appealing before taking it to the table.
Periodically check in with customers to make sure everything is going well with their meal, being attentive, and responding to additional requests as needed.
Respond quickly to issues customers have, getting management involved if necessary.
Collect payment from customers accurately and honestly.
Help with basic food prep as needed, and/or perform light cleaning in the dining, serving stations, or kitchen areas.
Keep serving stations stocked with ice, soda, etc., as well as keeping their section clean and prepared for new guests.
Know and follow applicable food service safety regulations and best practices.
Be able to stand on their feet for hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds of weight.
Be willing to work flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays.
Education
Bachelor Of Statistics In Population Studies -
Makerere University
Uganda Certificate Of Education -
Kibuli Secondary School
Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -
Namilyango Secondary School
Skills
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Point-of-sale system operation
P>Valet assistance
P>Training and mentoring
P>Safety policies and procedures
P>Organization and Time Management
P>Excellent Communication
P>Interpersonal communication skills
P>Computer skills( opera system, micros system, Microsoft and power point)
P>Team player
P>Problem-solving skills
P>Flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Front Desk Agent Trainee
JW Marriott Indianapolis
05.2024 - Current
Front Desk Team Leader
Burj Al Arab Hotel
10.2021 - 04.2024
Concierge Agent
Melia Desert Palm
09.2020 - 09.2021
Guest Service Agent
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island
11.2019 - 08.2020
Bellman
Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
01.2019 - 10.2019
Doorman/Bellman
St. Regis Hotel
03.2017 - 06.2018
Food and Beverage Attendant
St. Regis Dubai
04.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Statistics In Population Studies -
Makerere University
Uganda Certificate Of Education -
Kibuli Secondary School
Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -
Namilyango Secondary School
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