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Jenelle Forbes

Miami,FL

Summary

Throughout a dynamic career spanning over a decade, proficiency in sales operations, customer service, and team leadership has been consistently demonstrated within renowned companies such as Virgin Voyages and Carnival Cruise Line. As a Senior Brilliant Support Member at Virgin Voyages, excellence in end-of-month reporting, Salesforce administration, and training new team members has significantly contributed to sales success. The tenure as a Sailor Services Representative showcased the ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty among clients and partners.

Prior roles, including Travel Agent at Best Price Cruises and Tours and Personal Vacation Planner at Carnival Cruise Line, honed expertise in booking arrangements, resolving issues, and fostering client relationships. Tenure at Metro PCS and Direct Buy further enriched the skill set in management, recruitment, and sales.

With a proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving business growth, poised to leverage a diverse background and academic credentials to contribute effectively to a dynamic hospitality environment. Proficiency in various software systems and dedication to continuous learning position as a valuable asset ready to excel in any challenge.

Eager to bring a blend of industry knowledge, leadership acumen, and passion for delivering unparalleled guest experiences to a progressive organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Mate - Brilliant Support - North America Sales

Virgin Voyages
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for end of month reporting for department
  • Ensure that new First Mate (travel agent partners) accounts globally are approved, and First Mates are registered correctly and engaged with Seacademy (our e-learning platform)
  • Provide support in sales operations to Sales Leadership and Sales Managers through constant communication via Google Meet, Google Chat and emails
  • Implemented and responsible for Salesforce (database) cleanup
  • Administration of application in Seaware Main of multiple types of promotion on active reservation
  • Conducted interviews for hiring of new Brilliant Support representatives
  • Training of new hire Brilliant Support representatives

Sailor Services Representative

Virgin Voyages
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Handle cruise and accommodation arrangements for Sailors and travel partners
  • Advise about promotions, services, and products to provide best holiday experience
  • Services existing bookings for Sailors and travel partners by collecting and recording payments, making changes on bookings as requested and providing impeccable service

Travel Agent

Best Price Cruises and Tours
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Booked cruises and accommodation arrangements for guest online over phone and in person.
  • Responsible for collecting and recording deposits and final payments
  • Rectified guest issues and complaints with transportation, accommodation and with various travel related providers

Personal Vacation Planner

Carnival Cruise Line
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Assisted clients with booking their cruise vacations online and over phone
  • Focused on acquiring prospective customers as well as maintained existing customer relationships

Marketing Associate

Direct Buy
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Contacted prospects that have responded to advertising.
  • Qualified interested prospects into qualified prospects
  • Contacted prospects and scheduled visits to the showroom.

Assistant Store Manager

Metro PCS
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Assisted store manager in overall management of store as well as becoming acting store manager in their absence.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of all positions within store
  • Conducted interviews
  • Handled customer escalations
  • Enforced opening and closing procedures as well as inventory and cash management
  • Prepared, analyzed, and responded to reports surrounding stores operations such as nightly cash audits, and inventory.

Education

Master of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Power point
  • Excel
  • POS System
  • Kronos
  • Odysseus
  • Salesforce
  • Seaware
  • Scrum
  • Team Management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Environmental awareness

Accomplishments

  • Awards: MVP at Metro PCS 2007, 2008, and 2011,

Affiliations

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
  • Tau Sigma National Honors Society
  • National Society of Leadership and Success

Certification

  • Scrum Master Training - March 29, 2024

Timeline

First Mate - Brilliant Support - North America Sales

Virgin Voyages
01.2022 - Current

Sailor Services Representative

Virgin Voyages
01.2019 - 01.2022

Travel Agent

Best Price Cruises and Tours
01.2017 - 01.2018

Personal Vacation Planner

Carnival Cruise Line
01.2012 - 01.2016

Marketing Associate

Direct Buy
01.2011 - 01.2012

Assistant Store Manager

Metro PCS
01.2005 - 01.2011

Master of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida International University
  • Scrum Master Training - March 29, 2024
Jenelle Forbes