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Elena Kozitsina

Ventura,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated Customer Care Representative with nearly fifteen years of experience working in the Hospitality Industry with strong background in all aspects of customer service and sales. Driven to build long-term relationships with clients and exceed company's goals. Offers excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Reservations Agent

Four Seasons Hotel
Westlake Village, CA
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Assist guests via phone and email by providing information on availability, pricing, packages and promotions.
  • Book and confirm room reservations, dining reservations and spa appointments.
  • Apply up-selling techniques to meet and exceed company's revenue goals.
  • Communicate and work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to provide company's standard of an exceptional service and address any issues related to our product or service.

Property Manager / Personal Concierge

Airbnb - Private Employer
Hollywood Beach, CA
05.2013 - 05.2022
  • Manage entertainment, catering and cleaning services.
  • Provide personal assistance by coordinating any projects, organizing, pet care, shopping, etc.
  • Take care of general errands as requested by guests.

Front Desk Manager

Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, CA
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supervised front desk operations to ensure that all guests received superior customer service from hotel staff.
  • Directed all front desk operations with focus on hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Worked with room service, housekeeping, maintenance and security to meet all guest needs.
  • Generated reports detailing daily actions, including guest numbers, accounting expenses and income and room service usage.
  • Mentored new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.

Front Desk Agent

Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, CA
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Warmly greeted guests, issued room keys and provide information regarding policies and amenities.
  • Maintained smooth operations by coordinating efficient guest check-ins and check-outs.
  • Posted charges, updated accounts and issued bills to departing guests.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to handle wide range of guest needs.

* Top mentions in Unifocus - Workforce Performance Optimization in Hospitality.

Hostess

Paul Martin's American Grill
Westlake Village, CA
11.2012 - 02.2013

Server

Mari Vanna Restaurant
New York, NY
05.2010 - 09.2012

Sales Associate

NIKE, Inc.
Barnaul, Russia
05.2006 - 03.2010

* Was awarded "Employee of the month" for largest sales

Education

Hospitality Management

Russian International Academy for Tourism
2010

ESL - English

Zoni Language Center
New York, NY
2011

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Problem resolution
  • Decision-making
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Bilingual Russian & English

Timeline

Reservations Agent

Four Seasons Hotel
07.2021 - 05.2024

Front Desk Manager

Ojai Valley Inn
09.2019 - 05.2021

Front Desk Agent

Ojai Valley Inn
03.2018 - 09.2019

Property Manager / Personal Concierge

Airbnb - Private Employer
05.2013 - 05.2022

Hostess

Paul Martin's American Grill
11.2012 - 02.2013

Server

Mari Vanna Restaurant
05.2010 - 09.2012

Sales Associate

NIKE, Inc.
05.2006 - 03.2010

Hospitality Management

Russian International Academy for Tourism

ESL - English

Zoni Language Center
Elena Kozitsina