Summary
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Work History
Education
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Colleen Stephens

Summary

Dedicated hospitality professional with a background as a flight attendant and current experience as a front desk agent in luxury hotels. Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, providing personalized service, and thriving in fast paced, customer focused environment. Strong communicator with a deep understanding of hospitality and tourism, adaptable to diverse roles, and committed to excellence in any industry. Open to exploring new opportunities while leveraging a proven ability to build relationships, resolve challenges and exceed expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Office Supervisor

The Marmara Park Avenue
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional guest service in a luxury hotel setting, ensuring a seamless check-in and check-out process.
  • Managed room reservations, cancellations and modifications using Opera PMS to optimize occupancy.
  • Responded promptly to guest inquires and requests, delivering personalized solutions to enhance their experience.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure rooms met high quality standards before guest arrival.
  • Handled billing and payment transactions accurately, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Maintained knowledge of hotel amenities, promotions, and local attraction's to assist guests effectively.
  • Addressed and resolved guest complaints professionally, ensuring satisfaction and retention.

Flight Attendant

Endeavor Airlines
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Performed pre-flight safety checks to verify oxygen masks, life jackets and other emergency equipment in good working order.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
  • Collected trash, tidied up aisles and wiped down surfaces during and in between flights to keep cabin clean.
  • Used excellent customer service skills in addressing passengers' needs.

Front Office Agent

The Wall Street Luxury Hotel
02.2022 - 01.2023

Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.

  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.

Supervisor

Rite Aid
02.2017 - 04.2020
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
05.2021

Skills

  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Learning at a Rapid Pace
  • Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Leadership
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Hotel POS Systems (Opera, HMS, Alice, HotSos)
  • Front desk operations
  • Concierge services

Accomplishments

  • Attended various trainings and workshops and was rewarded with a job promotion as a result.
  • Took on additional crew responsibilities when other flight attendants were overwhelmed, which provided valuable on-the-job training in different roles.

Timeline

Front Office Supervisor

The Marmara Park Avenue
07.2024 - Current

Flight Attendant

Endeavor Airlines
12.2022 - 06.2024

Front Office Agent

The Wall Street Luxury Hotel
02.2022 - 01.2023

Supervisor

Rite Aid
02.2017 - 04.2020

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Colleen Stephens