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Martina Cola

Martina Cola

Houston,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Guest Service Representative experienced in busy and high-end hotel settings.

Precise and dedicated, with focus on delivering exemplary service. Skilled multi-tasker successful at meeting performance objectives and passionate in helping team members.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Services Specialist

Holland & Knight
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate firm meetings and large events including scheduling of location, catering and setup for up to 120 people.
  • Support administration through submission of expenses and creation of forms, surveys and data sheets.

AI Data Annotator - Temporary Contract

RWS Group
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Trained the LLM to better communicate in English and Italian implementing vendor's criteria of correctness.
  • Used computer software to complete 20+ complex evaluation jobs per day.
  • Evaluated vendor's response on the model's interaction with the user.

Guest Experience Supervisor

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Drafted daily reports for the tracking of expenses, inventories, guest preferences and upcoming events
  • Accurately catered to VIP Guests needs following Forbes standards
  • Reviewed Groups resumes to create targeted amenities and experiences.

Front Desk Agent | Front Desk Supervisor

Soho House - Holloway House
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Handled rooms inspections and site visits for events with up to 300 attendees.
  • Assisted Central Reservations in making room blocks and VIP reservations, implemented strategies to maximize revenue.
  • Participated in the opening of a new property, composed SOPs and trained new front office hires.

Front Desk Agent

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Created single and multiple reservations managing up to 100 daily inquiries between telephone, email and third-party websites.
  • Handled guest complaints and feedback, offered solutions and follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective communication through all departments to ensure successful daily operations.

Front Desk Agent - Seasonal

Hotel Buratti
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Reviewed guests' folios and handled all financial transactions.
  • Assisted in daily drafting and realization of hotel flyers and documents in three languages.
  • Provided attentive and knowledgeable concierge services.

Secretary

Controvento Restaurant
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed payroll, invoices and receipts.
  • Handled restaurant's social media to maximize business exposure.
  • Handled inventory & reached out to suppliers and affiliated industries to manage deliveries.

Education

Cultural Mediation and Translation -

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia
Modena, Italy
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Torricelli Liceo
Faenza, Italy
06.2014

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Privacy and NDAs
  • Knowledge of Oracle
    Opera, Salesforce,
    Micros POS, Microsoft
    Office, Windows OS
    and OpenTable
  • Languages: English, Italian, Spanish

Interests

  • Architecture
  • Fitness
  • Healthcare

Timeline

AI Data Annotator - Temporary Contract

RWS Group
06.2024 - 09.2024

Guest Services Specialist

Holland & Knight
04.2024 - Current

Guest Experience Supervisor

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
01.2024 - 03.2024

Front Desk Agent | Front Desk Supervisor

Soho House - Holloway House
04.2022 - 11.2023

Front Desk Agent

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
07.2021 - 03.2022

Front Desk Agent - Seasonal

Hotel Buratti
03.2019 - 12.2019

Secretary

Controvento Restaurant
08.2016 - 08.2018

Cultural Mediation and Translation -

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia

High School Diploma -

Torricelli Liceo
Martina Cola