Front-Desk Guest Experience Champion & Logistics Expert seeking to provide a stellar customer experience to grow ROI . Specialized in OPRA, Aviation, Operations, Safety-&-Security, Transportation, Logistics), Hospitality with 10+ years experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Front-Desk Guest Experience Champion
Holiday In Express FLL Cruise/Airport
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2023 - 08.2023
Greeted customers upon check-in, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Reported maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
IHG Guest Experience Champion with 15,000 new inlisted customers in 6 Months, with Points management and distribution.
Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Troubleshot employee & guest relations concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
Drove marketing initiatives to increase brand recognition, facilitate promotion and boost revenue.
Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Logistics Specialist
SGN Pickup
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - Current
Manage day‑to‑day operations for same-day delivery.
Directing, coordinating, planning and overseeing tasks and operations involving transportation activities
Provide customer support and guest services etc...
Managed over 30 deliveries per day.
Monitored routing performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Provided delivery status updates.
Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
Built long-term relationships with airlines & warehouses due to prompt and courteous service..
Front Desk/Night Auditor
Four Points Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise P
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2020 - 10.2020
Perform assigned duties such as check in & check out services, daily reports, c/c charges & reversals, bank‑and‑safe deposits, accounts receivables, lost‑and‑found, office supply inventory, security services etc..
Interact overnight (unsupervised) with guests to resolve situations within management guidelines.
Provide guests services such as answering calls, room services, facsimiles, business center $ gym access, reservation inquiries, shuttle services, car rental reservations, shopping & dining options with local area information, special event & attractions, sports & entertainment venues etc..
Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours that increase sales by 15%.
Contact housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve guest room issues.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports to close day and meet objectives.
Logged wake-up call requests and set up automatic rings in system.
Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.
Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors
Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue
Travel & Tour Operator
Self Employed Tour Operator
Miami, Florida
12.2010 - 08.2019
Prepared necessary travel documentation for national and international trips to diverse locations.
Contributed processes, procedures and systems to reduce costs by 30%.
Managed 1, 000 business accounts with strong focus on achieving high levels of client loyalty.
Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates.
Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
Recommended travel insurance plans to reduce risk of financial loss.
Created promotional materials to larger market share.
Education
EASA/FAA Private Pilot Certificate - Aviation
Aeroclub ACBA
Arcachon, FR
01.2014 - 05.2016
Load Master - Airport Security Management
FORMCO
Paris
05.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Automated & Mechanical Systems Engineering
College Le Moule
Guadeloupe
09.1999 - 07.2001
Skills
Front desk operations
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Timeline
Front-Desk Guest Experience Champion
Holiday In Express FLL Cruise/Airport
02.2023 - 08.2023
Logistics Specialist
SGN Pickup
10.2020 - Current
Front Desk/Night Auditor
Four Points Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise P
02.2020 - 10.2020
EASA/FAA Private Pilot Certificate - Aviation
Aeroclub ACBA
01.2014 - 05.2016
Travel & Tour Operator
Self Employed Tour Operator
12.2010 - 08.2019
Load Master - Airport Security Management
FORMCO
05.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Automated & Mechanical Systems Engineering
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