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Diana Bolkvadze

Diana Bolkvadze

Odessa,Ukraine

Summary

Experienced and dedicated with a proven track record of leading high-performance teams and driving exceptional guest experiences. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in management software and POS systems: Hotel reservation software (Fidelio): reservation system, instant room status and availability, reporting, billing, and accounting software.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Supervisor | Cruise Concierge Ambassador | Future Cruise Manager Trainee

Margaritaville at Sea
04.2024 - Current
  • Serve as a senior front-of-house authority, overseeing complex guest cases and high-impact service recovery across departments.
  • Act as a primary escalation point for VIP, high-profile, and sensitive guest matters, ensuring resolution aligned with ship leadership expectations.
  • Coordinate and direct cross-departmental communication, translating guest issues into clear operational actions and executive-level reports.
  • Represent Guest Services in interactions with Hotel Director, senior officers, and department heads, maintaining service consistency and accountability.
  • Support Future Cruise sales conversations through guest relationship building, trust-based communication, and onboard loyalty engagement.

Guest Relations Manager

Crown Iris
Haifa, Israil
04.2022 - 02.2024

• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns with discretion and efficiency
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to curate bespoke amenities and personalized guest arrangements
• Lead operational briefings aligning Guest Services and ship management on arrivals and tailored requests
• Manage sensitive guest matters with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Handle guest documentation processes accurately, ensuring compliance, organization, and timely follow-up.

Shop attendant (Cashier)/Asst. Shop Manager/Shop Manager

DFDS Seaways King Seaways
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisting with Returns and Exchanges: Handling customer returns, exchanges, and refunds according to the shop's policies.
  • Cash Register and POS Operation: Operating the cash register and any point-of-sale (POS) systems, including accurately recording sales, applying discounts or promotions, and balancing the cash drawer at the end of the shift.
  • Inventory Management: Assisting with inventory control by conducting regular stock .Product Knowledge: Being knowledgeable about the products or services the shop offers, including their features, benefits, and pricing, to help customers make informed decisions.

Shop attendant (jewelry store)

Golden Iris
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Customer-Centric Service: Provide top-notch customer service as the frontline representative, including warm greetings, helping customers locate products, and promptly addressing their questions and concerns.
  • Store Hygiene: Uphold the shop's cleanliness standards by regularly conducting dusting, sweeping, and ensuring shelves and product displays are consistently well-maintained.
  • Register and POS Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in operating cash registers and point-of-sale (POS) systems, proficiently recording sales, applying discounts or promotions, and performing accurate end-of-shift cash drawer reconciliation.
  • Inventory Oversight: Contribute to inventory control by regularly conducting stock counts and promptly reporting any discrepancies to the management for swift resolution.

Education

Maritime and inland water transport, Navigation and Seagoing Ship’s Handling

Marinesko Maritime Professional College
01.2026

Junior Medical Nurse

Institute of Professional Technology
01.2021

Physiotherapy Massage

Institute of Professional Technology
01.2021

Magister - Management of the international tourism

Kiev University of Culture and Arts
01.2012

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management Software Proficiency
  • POS Systems Proficiency
  • Hotel Reservation Software (Fidelio)
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/09/88
  • Nationality: Ukrainian
  • Marital Status: Not Married
  • Visa Status: USA C1/D B1/B2

Languages

  • Russian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Ukrainian, Native
  • Russian, Native
  • English, C1 – Advanced
  • Spanish, Basic

Contacts

+380 93 719 19 95, diana.bolkvadze@ukr.net

Timeline

Guest Service Supervisor | Cruise Concierge Ambassador | Future Cruise Manager Trainee

Margaritaville at Sea
04.2024 - Current

Guest Relations Manager

Crown Iris
04.2022 - 02.2024

Shop attendant (Cashier)/Asst. Shop Manager/Shop Manager

DFDS Seaways King Seaways
05.2018 - 10.2018

Shop attendant (jewelry store)

Golden Iris
03.2017 - 11.2017

Maritime and inland water transport, Navigation and Seagoing Ship’s Handling

Marinesko Maritime Professional College

Junior Medical Nurse

Institute of Professional Technology

Physiotherapy Massage

Institute of Professional Technology

Magister - Management of the international tourism

Kiev University of Culture and Arts
Diana Bolkvadze