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Michelle Arce

Summary

Concierge, Chief Concierge, Office Manager, Volunteer Leader, Singer, Freelance Editor, Entertainer with a proven record of communications and client service expertise

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Concierge

Ritz-Carlton Hotel
08.2023 - Current

*Providing highest level of service to all clientele; acting as travel consultant, social advisor, personal assistant, and expeditor of personal and business matters.

Remedy issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.

  • Maintaining high level of luxury professionalism and discretion when interacting with guests.

Entertainer/Professional Vocalist

Self
02.2006 - Current
  • *Literary editor for writers LeRon L. Barton and Dianne Austin
  • *Written and edited entertainment articles for Entertainment World website
  • *Lead singer of 3day Weekend band
  • *PR manager as well as communications and scheduling coordinator of 3day Weekend
  • *Actor in local commercials and industrial videos

Office Manager

Polk Street Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Hire and train new employees
  • Supervise and coordinate front desk operations, employee scheduling, assisting owners through their pet’s euthanasia
  • Utilize EzVet veterinary software
  • Provide quality service to clients, patients, and all staff in a vet clinic/hospital setting
  • Troubleshoot any issues that come up with hospital facilities or client satisfaction
  • Weekly management meetings

Chief Concierge

Hotel Zephyr
11.2017 - 12.2019

*Supervised and trained staff

*Directly addressed escalated client issues

*Attended personally to high profile guests including dignitaries, celebrities, and sports figures

*Extensive positive feedback from clients via Trip Advisor, Yelp, and personal letters

Concierge

The Destination Center
05.2013 - 12.2019

*Managed workload and partners in multiple hotel properties and venues such as the Argonaut Hotel, Tuscan Inn, Park Central Hotel

*Utilized communication tools Slack and Communicate/Beekeeper

*Arranged and confirmed recreational, dining, and business activities for guests of the hotel, both inside and outside hotel property


Concierge

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
06.2000 - 01.2002

*Worked closely with VIP and celebrity guests with high degree of respect for privacy.

*Provided extensive information regarding local attractions, restaurants and activities.

*Addressed guest inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person.

*Facilitated and coordinated transportation services for guests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Timeline

Concierge

Ritz-Carlton Hotel
08.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Polk Street Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023

Chief Concierge

Hotel Zephyr
11.2017 - 12.2019

Concierge

The Destination Center
05.2013 - 12.2019

Entertainer/Professional Vocalist

Self
02.2006 - Current

Concierge

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
06.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Michelle Arce