Results-oriented hospitality professional prepared to excel in guest services. Known for effectively addressing guest concerns and consistently delivering high-quality service. Reliable team player with flexible approach, fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments. Expertise in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Services Associate & Operations Lead
The Factory at Franklin
09.2024 - Current
Manages daily operations by supervising part-time staff, facility cleanliness, and event setup as porter and floor lead, improving on-time event execution by 25% and boosting team efficiency by 30%
Provides customer service and ticketing support at the box office resolving 95% of guest inquiries on first contact and contributing to a 20% increase in positive feedback scores.
Research Coordinator & Manager
Social Development Commission
01.2022 - 06.2024
Collaborated with colleagues to design operational plan and budget to guide the operation of the Parish Office and created a clear framework increasing operational efficiency by 35% and establishing a clear framework for project execution.
Recruited and trained data collectors and general community development officers in conducting community research building a capable team that improved field data accuracy by 40% and successfully completed multiple community research initiatives.
Conducted research sessions and data analysis proceeding actionable reports, plans and proposals that influenced national community development priorities and improved project alignment by 25%.
Research Officer
Social Development Commission
05.2020 - 01.2022
Organized and maintained Research database improving data accessibility and retrieval speed by 50%, enabling faster decision-making for project teams.
Performed fieldwork, interviews and experiments that gathered high quality primary data that supported the development of evidence-based community development strategies and improved program effectiveness by 30%
Senior Administrative Assistant
Social Development Commission
06.2018 - 05.2020
Provided administrative, clerical and project support to the Deputy Executive Director and Research Director, enabling efficient workflow, effective coordination, timely reporting across research initiatives, improving on-time reporting for research initiatives by 25%.
Developed and monitored budgets for events, office operations, and research initiatives, achieving cost savings of 15% through vendor negotiations and process improvements.
Prepared and distributed executive-level reports, presentations, and proposals for stakeholders, board members, and external partners.
Acted as primary point of contact between senior leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up on action items.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined administrative workflows, reducing project turnaround times by 20%.
Sales and Customer Service Representative
Social Development Commission
08.2017 - 05.2018
Actively Listened to customers’ concerns, issues and questions and then recommended possible solutions that resolved 95% of issues on first contact and increased client satisfaction scores by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - International Relations
University of The West Indies
Kingston. Jamaica
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - humanities
St. Hugh’s High School
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2014
Skills
Operations Management
Data Analysis
Customer Service
Team Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Calendar & Schedule Management
Time Management
Timeline
Guest Services Associate & Operations Lead
The Factory at Franklin
09.2024 - Current
Research Coordinator & Manager
Social Development Commission
01.2022 - 06.2024
Research Officer
Social Development Commission
05.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Administrative Assistant
Social Development Commission
06.2018 - 05.2020
Sales and Customer Service Representative
Social Development Commission
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree - International Relations
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