Professional hospitality specialist with strong background in customer service and luxury guest experiences. Adept at anticipating guest needs, coordinating activities, and providing personalized recommendations. Highly adaptable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and guest satisfaction. Dependable, resourceful, and focused on delivering top-tier results in fast-paced environment.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Club Level and Resort Concierge and Front Desk Operations Support
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
03.2021 - Current
Above all i continue to deliver exceptional guest services, enhancing overall resort experience through personalized assistance and recommendations, I always invest in knowing my guests and take pride in every opportunity to go the extra mile.
I participated in shifts and trainer seminars in all 24 Hotels Resorts owned by Disney and all 4 Theme parks.
I was involved in planning the Polynesian's 2022 and 2023 “Beach Party” for our July 4 and New years Celebrations.This involved planning against a timetable, leveraging professional relationships to acquire specialized equipment, and achieving results on a limited budget. The event was considered a success by senior management, backed up by Verbatim feedback.
Current Disney Trainer, I trained new staff at the Club VIP level, ensuring our highest standards were exceeded, in all work areas. I created a positive training environment, and an atmosphere that lends itself to our culture of providing unrivaled service to families and guests from all cultures.
Proactive measures: i have remedied issues quickly and effectively everyday through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication. I also worked alongside guests to find logical solution that delivered results.
Problem Solving: I Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and use logical decision to solve emerging issues before they become departmental issues.
Proven successful time management within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere that included unannounced VIP guests or sometimes emergency planning for weather related scenarios.
High Level skills in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. Proven Experience with a Interdepartmental safety team.
Proven high level abilities in handling guest check-in/check-out, resolving complaints, managing reservations, and providing magical customer service to procure return guest numbers.
Proven track record with assisting with reports, correspondence, and maintaining records.
Financial Responsibilities that often included overseeing tasks like processing large payments and handling deposits and remunerations alongside taking responsibility for stock control and company stock safety.
Always Ensuring Smooth Operations and overseeing daily activities, maintaining a clean and organized front desk area, and ensuring adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
Emergency Situational experience -Responding appropriately to unexpected situations and handling them with professionalism. i have served on the Hurricane Emergency Team and also the Emergency Recovery Team for any emerging issues. for the last 3 years.
Interdepartmental: Collaborating with other departments, such as housekeeping, sales, and accounting to makes sure room are cleaned to standard and ready on arrival. This involves working to navigate around out of operation rooms and dealing with OOI pest control organization.
Event Experience Manager
New Zealand Sport
04.2017 - 07.2021
Qualified Track Cycling and Basic skills Junior Coach
I designed a process for maintaining our client database and communications, as a result, an increase in productivity was shown across all departments in 2019. This process, reduced delinquent accreditations to less than 5%, down from more than 80% in prior years.
I was responsible for managing conferences and events for New Zealand's Home of Cycling (NZHOC). During my role I increased bookings by over 260% compared to prior years. (Including years prior to Covid19)
I managed a Safe and Procedural work space through the early months of Covid19 and its requirements under New Zealand Government Regulations. I achieved this through effective and regular communication with clients. My ability to solve problems on demand and deal efficiently with issues sensitively provided customers with the best experience possible in an ever changing scenario.
I Developed and implemented participant engagement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction the positive results of this were backed by verbatim and Member feedback.
I analyzed feedback data to identify trends and improve service offerings within the service process. and mentored junior staff in best practices for client relationship management.
I oversaw various high level sporting Events such as
National Championship Boxing Events, Racing Carnivals and CrossFit Championships and through managing these large-scale events i was able to utilize and develop my skills in areas of event management, time management, team leadership and budget planning.
Duty Manager and Events & Recreations Supervisor
InterContinental Hotels Group
02.2014 - 02.2016
A change of direction with this position allowed me to learn new operational skills such as below:
Proficiency with stage, rigging, lighting, audio, video, power and bespoke requirements for each guest
Supervise campus parking facilities and event staff (cashiers, servers and back of house staff) during events
Learn and understand all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a full event.
I also lead, trained, and supported the front-line event staff.
This included confirming that all event staff under my supervision understood all SOPs pertaining to their duties, and provide refresher training as necessary
Regularly I was called on to perform the following tasks
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing budgeting, bookkeeping and auditing tasks.
Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating site selection, marketing, event management and follow-up.
Estate and Venue Asst Manager
Dundas Castle
04.2010 - 01.2013
Estate Management: Maintaining the estate's grounds, buildings, and infrastructure. Supervising and managing estate staff, including gardeners, housekeepers, and maintenance personnel.
Managing budgets, overseeing expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Coordinating repairs, renovations, and other projects.
Ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations.
Managing the venue's daily operations, including bookings, scheduling, and event logistics.
Coordinating with event organizers, vendors, and others entity’s.
Coordinating with event planners, caterers, and other vendors.
Managing budgets, tracking expenses, and generating financial reports.
Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Education
Employment Law (Certificate) -
Open university
05.2017
International Sport Management (MBA) - undefined
Massey University
01.2015
BSc Chemistry And Pharmacology (Bachelor of Science) - undefined
Bond University
01.2006
Professional Qualification - Advanced Life Support And CPR
Red Cross
Cambridge New Zealand
Skills
Team player attitude
Customer service expertise
Positive demeanor
First aid training
Critical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Conflict management skills
Inventory oversight
Time management expertise
Organizational proficiency
Accomplishments
Disney Quarterly Award of Excellence 2023 Q3
Certification
Driver's License
Food handler certification
Certified Pool Operator
Driving Licence
Timeline
Club Level and Resort Concierge and Front Desk Operations Support
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
03.2021 - Current
Event Experience Manager
New Zealand Sport
04.2017 - 07.2021
Duty Manager and Events & Recreations Supervisor
InterContinental Hotels Group
02.2014 - 02.2016
Estate and Venue Asst Manager
Dundas Castle
04.2010 - 01.2013
International Sport Management (MBA) - undefined
Massey University
BSc Chemistry And Pharmacology (Bachelor of Science) - undefined
Bond University
Employment Law (Certificate) -
Open university
Professional Qualification - Advanced Life Support And CPR
Club Level VIP Concierge & Operations Support at DISNEY'S POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORTClub Level VIP Concierge & Operations Support at DISNEY'S POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT
Operations Support, Frontline Service Advisor (Coordinator) at Disney's Polynesian Village ResortOperations Support, Frontline Service Advisor (Coordinator) at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort