Dependable professional with strong communication and customer service skills. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sales Manager
The Westin Tysons Corner
01.2019 - Current
Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services.
Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
Exceeded quarterly and annual sales goals by 120 %
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Sales Executive
Caresse, A Luxury Collection Hotel
05.2018 - 11.2018
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
Sales Coordinator Bodrum
Caresse A Luxury Collection Hotel
11.2017 - 05.2018
Kept detailed records of sales and customer information in CRM software, updating database regularly to maintain top-notch service.
Improved productivity by increasing customer communication and responding to feedback.
Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Compiled client profiles and entered information into operating system.
Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Guest Experience Supervisor
Caresse A Luxury Collection Hotel
04.2016 - 11.2017
Monitored guest feedback, using to improve service and departmental operations.
Monitored guest services personnel for efficiency and accuracy of response to guest complaints.
Oversaw regulated greeting and internal processing of guests upon arrival.
Collaborated with outside departments to coordinate solutions and retain guest satisfaction.
Coached and developed associates to improve soft skills and recovery techniques.
Conducted regular training sessions for staff to keep up to date with customer service practices.
Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Supervised team of fifteen front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts
Front Desk Agent
The Westin Tysons Corner
02.2015 - 11.2015
Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Front Desk Agent
Hapimag Sea Garden Resort
04.2012 - 01.2015
Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.