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Veronika Sebastian

Veronika Sebastian

Lake Oswego,OR

Summary

I believe that positive thinking combined with genuine care and attention to detail is a solid base for an outstanding customer experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Receptionist

Green Tortoise Hostel
10.2018 - 06.2023
  • Provided warm and friendly welcome to all customers and visitors to buildings, and actively engaged with each individual
  • Opened, secured, and balanced out daily shift bank which involved counting and verifying cash, check, and credit card transactions occurred while on duty
  • Processed and amended new and existing reservations via phone and email
  • Reflected all reservations/changes in CRM
  • Assisted guests with ground services

Online Reservations Specialist

MTC Group
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • B2B and B2C online reservations support. Created and modified reservations for accommodation and land services worldwide, focusing on luxury European segment
  • Communicated with hotel representatives worldwide ensuring high level of customer service and positive guest experience
  • Liaised between guests and partners to resolve issues
  • Invoiced and controlled on-time payments
  • Processed reservations in CRM and negotiated XML discrepancies

MICE Supervisor

Concord Travel
05.2010 - 11.2014
  • Prepared commercial offers and other documentation for participation in IT
  • Maintained strong working relationships with existing service providers, established relationships with new providers, negotiated competitive price offers
  • Planned, implemented, and facilitated all logistic aspects of conferences from A to Z
  • Escorted groups for duration of event, resolved any on-spot issues and provided impeccable customer service for each group member

VIP Assistant

Apple Concierge
11.2009 - 05.2010
  • Processed daily requests from VIP customers (organized individual trips worldwide, including private charters and helicopters, booked tables in most popular restaurants, searched and bought sold-out goods, purchase tickets to events, etc.)
  • Identified customer needs and the most beneficial way for company to meet them
  • Keep accurate records of customer interactions, reservations, etc. in CRM system

International Reservations Agent

Sixt Rent A Car
11.2007 - 01.2009

• Responded to customer inquiries regarding international car rentals promptly and professionally

• Managed reservations in the CRM system efficiently and accurately

• Coordinated with international car rental partners to secure reservations and ensure smooth pick-up and drop-off processes.

• Processed payments and provided customers with invoices and receipts for international car rentals

Education

Associate of Arts - Hospitality & Tourism

University of Tourism
06.2010

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Motivated
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • CRM
  • Adobe Package
  • Spreadsheets

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

Green Tortoise Hostel
10.2018 - 06.2023

Online Reservations Specialist

MTC Group
01.2015 - 10.2018

MICE Supervisor

Concord Travel
05.2010 - 11.2014

VIP Assistant

Apple Concierge
11.2009 - 05.2010

International Reservations Agent

Sixt Rent A Car
11.2007 - 01.2009

Associate of Arts - Hospitality & Tourism

University of Tourism
Veronika Sebastian