Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Referees
Timeline

Viliame Loaniyavi

United Airlines
San Francisco,CA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience

Energetic Customer Service Agent with dynamic customer service skills. Poised, personable and dedicated to team-driven environment. Known for excellent customer relations and welcoming attitude. Experienced Cabin Crew with over 6 years of experience at Fiji Airways . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 6 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Work History

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

4 Years
United Airlines | 10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Partnered with colleagues to elevate client satisfaction and achieve team targets.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Caregiver

6 Months
Caregivers | 03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Flight Attendant

4 Years 6 Months
Fiji Airways | 12.2013 - 06.2018
  • Reassured and comforted passengers during turbulent flights and unavoidable delays.
  • Inspected interior of aircraft prior to, during and after flights to make sure emergency equipment was in place.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment cart and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
  • Maximized storage space by directing passengers in correct ways of stow luggage in overhead compartments and under seats.
  • Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
  • Maintained high standard of cleanliness and personal appearance to promote sense of professionalism and passenger confidence in crew.
  • Explained use of safety equipment, including seatbelts and oxygen masks and delivered in-depth safety presentations to passengers.
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Maintained firm yet positive attitude when dealing with distressed passengers, working to provide information about connecting flights, calm fears and provide secure environment.
  • Developed team communications and information regarding flight service procedure.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Be vigilant and be aware of customer locations with special needs with their needs and wants.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked closely with senior flight attendant to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

Primary School Teacher

5 Years 4 Months
Ministry Of Education | 06.2008 - 10.2013
  • Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged 6 to 13 using technology integration and experimental learning.
  • Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
  • Integrated technology into 50% of daily lesson plans
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Organized school week long program such as library week, drug awareness week and school graduation day and its programme etc
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary School Teacher

Fiji National University | Natabua, Lautoka, Fiji

Yet to complete

Diploma in Primary School Education - Teacher Education

Lautoka Teachers College | Natabua | 11.2007

Fiji Form Seven Examination - High School

Labasa Sangam(skm) College | Labasa, Northern, Fiji. | 2005

Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination - High School

Labasa Sangam(skm) College | Labasa Northern Fiji | 2004

Skills

Team coordination
Cleanliness
Hospitality service expertise
Interpersonal communications
Brand Promotion
Conflict Resolution
Training and Development
Time management
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Diplomacy and tact
Cheerful
Behavioral Management
Cleanliness and sanitation
Sales expertise
Emergency care
Public speaking
Food and beverage preparation
Experiential learning
Special education
Positive Learning Environment
Classcape knowledge
Relationship Management
Patient care
Flexible schedule and availability
Meal Planning and Preparation
First Aid and Safety

Accomplishments

  • Took on additional crew responsibilities when other flight attendants were overwhelmed, which provided valuable on-the-job training in different roles.
  • Provided exceptional service to travelers and ensured that issues were resolved quickly, resulting in an above-average performance rating.
  • Upsold food and spirits to travelers, which boosted in-flight revenues by 70% on a monthly basis.
  • Attended various trainings and workshops and was rewarded with a job promotion as a result.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.

Certification

Certificate of Completion - First Aid For In-Flight EmergenciesFiji Airways

  • Medlink Patching
  • Aviation Environment
  • On Board Medical Resource
  • Prevention of infectious Diseases
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Use of Automated External Defibrillator
  • Relief of Choking
  • In-flight First Aid

Certificate Of Dangerous Goods Completed a Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji approved Dangerous Goods Refresher for Cabin Crew Fiji Airways

  • Identify and Recognize Dangerous Goods

Certificate Of Recognition Fiji Airways

  • Awarded a Bronze Star for uplifting service

Certificate in Caregiving Fundamentals

University of the South Pacific

Advance Certificate in Information Technology

University of the South Pacific

Additional Information

Good Leads The Way Recognition

United Airline ( Recognized 3 time in one year)

Awarded Best All Rounder Teacher

Vuda District School (2010)

Awarded Best Attendance

Vuda District School (2010)

Referees

Mr Benjamin Tufue

Manager Cabin Crew Performance

Fiji Airways, Nasoso. Nadi.

MPN: 9906683

email: benjamin.tufue@fijiairways.com

Lavinia Maumalanga

Manager

Heavenly Care

MPN: 510 2058584.

1094 Folsom Ave, Hayward. CA. 94544.

Donald Walker

Manager - AO Customer Service SFOCS

Email: donald.walker@united.com

Phone: +16508747297

United Airline

San Francisco

Ricardo Cedeno

Supervisor - Airport Operations SFOCS

Email: ricado.cedeno@united.com

United Airline

San Francisco

Timeline

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

United Airlines
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Caregiver

Caregivers
03.2022 - 09.2022Read More

Flight Attendant

Fiji Airways
12.2013 - 06.2018Read More

Primary School Teacher

Ministry Of Education
06.2008 - 10.2013Read More

Labasa Sangam(skm) College

Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination from High School
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Labasa Sangam(skm) College

Fiji Form Seven Examination from High School
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Lautoka Teachers College

Diploma in Primary School Education from Teacher Education
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Fiji National University

Bachelor of Education from Primary School Teacher
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Viliame Loaniyavi