Highly motivated individual, with 5 plus years in Hospitality, looking to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize the training skills learned, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Terranea Resort And Spa - Palos Verdes
Group Reservations Coordinator
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
Manage groups reservations and resort inventory through effective administration and attention to detail to maximize revenue
Effectively works with planners to ensure customer satisfaction
Produced and shared customer service reports to support management decision-making.
Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
Reviews and turns all contracts definite, ensures accuracy of rates, dates, inventory, and all information is accurate and concise
Inputs rooming list and builds web links for large groups to book and adhere to contract stipulations of reservation due dates
Handles special details for groups, such as rates, billing and VIP guests
Participates in weekly meetings with Sales Managers, Catering Managers, and Revenue Managers to ensure contract accuracy and group inflow
Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
Pasea Hotel & Spa
Front Desk Supervisor
04.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
Provides leadership and guidance to front desk and bell staff
Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
Manages day to day workload by delegating assignments to front desk employees
Resolves guest complaints with patience and diplomacy
Notifies security and managers of unusual behaviors, circumstances and missing items
Follows safety protocol at all times to ensure guest safety and employee safety
Maintains room inventory and optimizes room revenue with upselling
Trains new hires in opera system and guest services
Assists in group reservations and adjusting rates and rate codes
Keeps guest satisfaction high and creates memorable stays
Magical Sweet Treats
Executive Chef/Owner
02.2016 - 11.2021
Job overview
Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Science from Hospitality Management
05.2022
University Overview
GPA: 3.75
Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
Honoree of Eta Sigma Delta
AHLA Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List 2021
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Associate of Science from Science for Baking and Pastry
05.2020
University Overview
Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
3.67 GPA
Skills
Proficient in Opera, Delphi, Micros, Microsoft Office, Excel, CVENT/Passkey, Salesforce
Customer Service Specialist
High ability to work under pressure
CVENT certified
Food Safety Manager
TYPSY Training (including COVID-19 training)
FIFO chart management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Group Reservations Coordinator
Terranea Resort And Spa - Palos Verdes
03.2022 - Current
Front Desk Supervisor
Pasea Hotel & Spa
04.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Chef/Owner
Magical Sweet Treats
02.2016 - 11.2021
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Science from Hospitality Management
Orange Coast College
Associate of Science from Science for Baking and Pastry