Accomplished and personable Guest Relations professional with over a decade of experience in customer service and sales. Established track record of consistently delivering exceptional results in enhancing both customer satisfaction and productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Relations
Uniworld River Cruises
01.2019 - Current
Effectively manages post departure customer service inquiries, concerns and issues.
Facilitate conflict resolution and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between involved parties.
Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Perform thorough investigations in response to customer service issues
Craft email responses to guest feedback with careful consideration and comprehensiveness
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Team Member
Whole Foods Market
08.2015 - Current
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
Reservations Services
Uniworld River Cruises
01.2019 - 09.2023
Contribute to team results in a fast-paced reservations environment
Perform administrative duties, including storing information appropriately, finding information for tasks at hand, answering phones, creating and managing written communication, and supporting existing reservations.
Streamlined reservation processes for increased accuracy and reduced errors.
Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical, and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
Respond to incoming emails and chat session regarding pre-departure inquiries pertaining to products, services and policies
Support Global sister brands and regional offices by answering reservation inquiries and assisting with booking reports and notifications
Support Accounting by assisting with charge-backs, cancellation letters and pending commission and refund inquiries.
Participate in meetings to discuss new team building, a better workplace, and top performance opportunities
Data Entry Clerk
Continental Recovery Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using a 10-key pad
Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
Scanned files, eliminating outdated records
Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors
Scanned documents and saved in a database to keep records of essential organizational information
Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
Sales Executive
SITA WORLD TOURS
04.2000 - 02.2003
Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
Determined price schedules and discount rates
Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
Advised distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
Planned tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites
Resolved any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations
Travel package sales
Arranged for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, and equipment
Evaluated services received on the tour, and reported findings to tour organizers
Created customized travel itineraries utilizing Microsoft Office.
Education
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
Walnut, CA
Skills
Active Listening
Resolve customer complaints
Ability to understand policies
Articulate speaking and writing
Telephone systems
Time Management
Sales
Critical Thinking Writer
Active Learning
Service mentality
Clerical
Microsoft 365 Office Applications
Attention to details
Decision Making
Focus
Timeline
Guest Relations
Uniworld River Cruises
01.2019 - Current
Reservations Services
Uniworld River Cruises
01.2019 - 09.2023
Data Entry Clerk
Continental Recovery Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Team Member
Whole Foods Market
08.2015 - Current
Sales Executive
SITA WORLD TOURS
04.2000 - 02.2003
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
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