Responsible and motivated, experienced professional with a strong background in travel, tourism, and customer service. Adept at building and maintaining relationships with agents, terminal operators, cruise lines, and destination partners. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying effectively.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Berthing Analyst, Deployment Operations
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, USA
09.2022 - Current
Collaborate with agents and terminal operators to align schedules and optimize berth allocation for over 200+ destinations around the world
Serve as point of contact for vessel operators, agents and terminal operators on berth schedules and conflicts; resolve berthing conflicts in timely manner
Analyze the allocation of berths for incoming vessels to ensure smooth operations
Prepare berthing utilization status report
Monitor Port Berth inbox; continuous tracking, follow-up and timely reporting of berthing status for future, existing deployment and custom charters
Review and interpret immigration, port constraints policies and berthing timelines for regions and ports around the world
Analyst, Deployment Operations
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, USA
07.2018 - 09.2022
Lead the deployment commercialization process for both Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises
Collaborate with various stakeholders including Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure the timely and accurate openings of sailings for sale
Facilitate the guest and market communication of new sailings, changes to existing sailings, and cancellation of sailings
Evaluate existing deployment procedures and recommend improvements to the loading and tracking process
Audit sailings ahead of each deployment season to ensure that the reservation system matches the desired and intended itinerary
Partner with Charter Sales Team to ensure seamless execution of full ship charters
Assist with berthing operations and itinerary modifications
Prepare training material
Senior Executive Secretary
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, USA
07.2015 - 07.2018
Support VP of Deployment and Itinerary Planning; VP of Revenue Planning & Analysis; and AVP of Corporate Planning
Provided full administrative support, manage complex calendars, and coordinate travel arrangements for four leaders of the company
Supported Deployment Operations: update Deployment Intranet site; publish itinerary changes; and support the commercialization process across the entire fleet
Prepare and process invoices and expense reports, as well as assist in preparation of yearly Operating Plan Book
Planned, developed and facilitate agenda for annual Seatrade Convention meetings
Manage onboarding, vacation and sick time for new hires, rotational analyst and interns
Organize team quarterly events; assist in Michael Bayley’s All Hands Meetings; active member of Employee Activities Committee
Prepare training material
Paralegal
Phillips, Richard & Rind, P.A.
Miami, USA
01.2009 - 06.2015
Company Overview: Medium size, fast paced firm, specializes in representing Labor Unions (Service Employees International Union, Fraternal Order of Police, United Teachers of Dade, Transport Workers’ Union, etc.)
Analyzed new termination/non-termination grievances filed; identify error(s) in grievance process; prepared case brief and managed case files in tracking database from intake through closure
Reviewed and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements, Employee Handbook, Settlement Agreements and Arbitration Awards
Reviewed grievance documents, audio and videos; index and assemble documents
Scheduled and calendared court dates and grievance hearing deadlines; arranged conferences and meetings; attended arbitration
Prepare and assist with client intake (grievant, union representative, and witnesses); provide translation support (Spanish)
Continuous communications with Employer HR, union representative, arbitrator, counsel and witness
Contributed to weekly strategic case meetings
Developed client reports for quarterly meetings and track budget
Medium size, fast paced firm, specializes in representing Labor Unions (Service Employees International Union, Fraternal Order of Police, United Teachers of Dade, Transport Workers’ Union, etc.)
Guest Port Services Agent/Dispatch
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, USA
01.2005 - 05.2015
Education
MBA - HR
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
01-2027
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2013
A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
01.2008
Skills
Port Operations Knowledge
Geographical knowledge
Communication and Problem-solving Skills
Trademark Law
Event Planning
Project Management
Microsoft Office
AS400
Tungsten
Hyperion
Brenock IMS
Power BI
Detail-oriented
Self-starter
Communication and Problem-solving Skills
20 Years Cruise Experience
Other Language: Spanish
Awardsvolunteeringother
Circle of Excellence, 2019
Captain and Commodore Award, Q2 2019
Active Go Team Member (RCG’s Incident Support and Response Team), Captain/Co-Captain, 2019
Anchor in Gold Award for Outstanding Customer Service, Royal Caribbean International, 2008
Notary Public in Florida, 05/2025
Accomplishments
Circle of Excellence - 2019
Captain & Commodore Award - Q2 2019
Anchor in Gold Award for Outstanding Customer Service - 2008
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