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Work History
Education
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Travel Experience
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Rosa Mari Shaw Aleman

Mendham

Summary

Hospitality professional with 17 years of experience in customer service and safety compliance. Demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and delivering reliable service in high-pressure environments. Skilled in conflict resolution and emergency response, ensuring passenger satisfaction and safety. Multilingual in English, Italian, and Spanish, with strong leadership capabilities in team building and operational efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Supervisor

United Airlines
Newark
10.2021 - Current

Safety Management

  • Implementing and enforcing United safety policies.
  • Leading safety briefings and training sessions for staff.

Operational Supervision

  • Monitoring metrics for all aspect of flight operations
  • Supervised operations in UROC and CSOC
  • Supervising daily operations, including: check-in, boarding, baggage handling, and customer service.
  • Monitoring flight schedules and ensuring timely operations and handling delays or cancellations, while prioritizing safety and customer service.

Team Leadership

  • Supervising and coach the team, promoting a work environment of safety, compassion, and efficiency.
  • Providing constructive feedback at team meetings, and maintaining a great level of communication.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring passengers receive the best service possible like resolving issues efficiently, having a visible presence in the airport, and working with other departments and vendors.
  • Acting as a primary point of contact during emergencies, openly communicating and coordinating response efforts and ensuring passenger safety.
  • Reporting and documenting all safety incidents and operational irregularities, preparing reports regularly for senior management.
  • Managed approximately 40 and plus incoming calls, emails per day when working in UROC.

Customer Service Representative

United Airlines
10.2021 - Current

Gate Agent: Responsible for assisting passenger inquiries and ensuring smooth boarding experience.

  • Agent on Demand: Handling booking, ticket changes, and addressing customer queries related to travel plans.
  • Lobby Agent: Greeting and welcoming passengers, assisting with check-in process, and providing initial inquiries.
  • Trained to be a Qualified Jet Bridge Operator
  • Completed 5 week Customer Service Agent training program.
  • Implemented United Core 4 principles on a daily basis
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

United Ground Express
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assisted passengers at the ticket counter and prior to boarding the aircraft.
  • Hub lobby greeter.

Customer Service Representative

Worldwide Flight Services
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Customer service agent for Cathay Pacific and La Compagnie Airline.
  • Flight Controller for Cathay Pacific: responsible for the safety of flight control operations, matched manifest to on-board count, verified special meals, and monitored flights.
  • Gate Lead: Responsible for boarding aircraft and assisting passengers at the ticket counter.
  • Checked passengers' passports, visas, and immigration requirements.
  • Managed over 30 calls per day from different departments, vendors and teams.

Team Lead, Customer Service Representative

Alitalia Airlines
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Chosen to work with VIP passengers in the premium customer service department. An exclusive role reserved for exceptional employees.
  • Matched manifest to on-board count, verified special meals, and assisted passengers at the ticket counter.
  • Managed baggage department systems and operations, including lost and found
  • Trained in the catering department operations
  • Checked passengers' passports, visas, and immigration requirements.
  • Made reservations using the Sabre computer-based system.

Customer Service Representative

Macuto Sheraton
vargas
02.2000 - 06.2001
  • Orchestrated room allocations and tailored requests for guests.
  • Activated room keys to facilitate seamless check-in experiences.
  • Processed guest requests and relayed messages without delay.
  • Assisted guests with directions to improve navigation efficiency.
  • Reported accidents promptly to ensure guest safety.
  • Executed additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Customer Service Agent

ADS Airport Dispatch Service, S.A
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Customer service agent representing diverse airline partners, including Avianca, Aeroperu, Iberia and Avensa Venezuelan Airlines. The role provided opportunity to learn how the operations are managed in many different airlines.
  • Mastered the complexities of multiple computer systems including SABRE, Amadeus CRS, Galileo, and more.
  • Managed through an airport state of emergency during the Vargas Flood tragedy of 1999. Worked alongside the National Guard to transport passengers to safety away from the airport via helicopter.
  • Duties included monitoring irregularities during checking and boarding, assisting passengers at the ticket counter, checking immigration requirements, coordinating service for VIP passengers for the Iberia lounge, and more.

Education

Certificate For English As A Second Language - Language

La Guardia Community College
Queens, New York
06.2009

Certificate in Baking And Cake Decoration -

Institute of Culinary Education
New York, New York
08.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

University Institute of Management And Technology
Caracas, Venezuela
06.2002

Language - Language

Instituto Italiano Di Cultura in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
05.2000

Trade Certificate For Aviation Systems - Aviation

Universidad Del Aire
Caracas International Airport
01.1999

Skills

  • Communication effectiveness
  • Problem-solving expertise
  • Strong interpersonal abilities
  • Knowledge of airline policies
  • Ability to multitask
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Professional demeanor
  • Safety compliance procedures
  • Leadership skills
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Crisis management expertise
  • Multilingual capabilities
  • Collaborative teamwork

References

Available upon request.

Travel Experience

Extensive travel experience across Europe, South America, and the United States.

Languages

English, Spanish and Italian

Timeline

Acting Supervisor

United Airlines
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

United Airlines
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

United Ground Express
03.2020 - 10.2021

Customer Service Representative

Worldwide Flight Services
02.2018 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Macuto Sheraton
02.2000 - 06.2001

Team Lead, Customer Service Representative

Alitalia Airlines
01.2000 - 01.2006

Customer Service Agent

ADS Airport Dispatch Service, S.A
01.1998 - 01.2000

Certificate For English As A Second Language - Language

La Guardia Community College

Certificate in Baking And Cake Decoration -

Institute of Culinary Education

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

University Institute of Management And Technology

Language - Language

Instituto Italiano Di Cultura in Venezuela

Trade Certificate For Aviation Systems - Aviation

Universidad Del Aire