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Susan Schaefer

omaha,NE

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused professional with extensive experience at Marriott, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in managing reservations and multitasking, ensuring seamless guest experiences while maintaining a friendly, positive attitude. Adaptable and dependable, committed to achieving team goals.

Work History

Hotel Front Desk

Marriott Residence Inn Rhw
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Performed effectively in solo tasks and team projects.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Reservation Agent

Marriott Worldwide Reservation Center
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information regarding reservations, cancellations, and modifications.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical, and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline reservation processes, ensuring a seamless guest experience from booking to checkout.
  • Consistently met performance targets in both call handling time and customer service ratings, contributing to the overall success of the reservations department.
  • Maintained high levels of efficiency by managing multiple phone lines and email correspondence for reservation requests and adjustments.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies efficiently by coordinating efforts with accounting personnel to ensure timely resolution for all parties involved.
  • Managed high-volume call flows daily, ensuring efficient reservation handling and customer service.
  • Negotiated with service providers to secure best possible rates, passing savings on to customers.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by creating rewards program for frequent travelers, encouraging repeat business.

Warehouse Worker

TJX Companies
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Performed effectively in solo tasks and team projects.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Travel And Tourism

Rets Technology School
Dayton, OH
05.1989

Diploma - Gender Studies

Pawpaw High School
Paw Paw, MI
06.1979

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Hotel Front Desk

Marriott Residence Inn Rhw

Reservation Agent

Marriott Worldwide Reservation Center

Warehouse Worker

TJX Companies

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Travel And Tourism

Rets Technology School

Diploma - Gender Studies

Pawpaw High School
Susan Schaefer