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Certification
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Aakanksha  Nabar

Aakanksha Nabar

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Quest and a proven track record in guest relations and complaint handling. Skilled in reservation management and staff supervision, I excel at driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and personalized service. Committed to maintaining high standards and fostering team development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk Guest Service Agent

Quest
02.2025 - Current
  • Proficiently used RMS for reservations, check-ins/outs, reporting, and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Balanced daily accounts and prepared accurate financial and operational reports.
  • Provided a warm welcome at check-in and managed guest inquiries across phone, in-person, and online channels with professionalism.
  • Resolved guest complaints calmly and effectively, protecting the hotel’s reputation for exceptional service.
  • Trained and onboarded new hires in front desk operations, RMS usage, and customer service, strengthening team performance.
  • Drove revenue growth by promoting room upgrades and add-on services to guests.
  • Reservations + Admin

Restaurant Manager

Dosa Hut
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations including both front-of-house and back-of-house activities.
  • Lead and train staff, delegate tasks, create schedules, and support team development.
  • Ensure excellent customer service by interacting with guests and resolving complaints or issues.
  • Manage inventory and supplies, place orders, and coordinate with vendors.
  • Maintain health and safety standards by ensuring compliance with regulations and conducting checks.
  • Control budgets and expenses, track sales, and monitor profitability.
  • Prepare reports on daily revenue, costs, and staff payroll as needed.

Room Attendant

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Clean and service rooms to hotel standards, including bed making, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and vacuuming.
  • Replenish amenities such as towels, toiletries, and minibar items.
  • Respond to guest requests and provide friendly customer service.
  • Report maintenance or safety issues to supervisors promptly.
  • Maintain cleanliness of public areas and follow all health and safety guidelines.

Room Attendant

Meriton Suites
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Clean and service guest suites and public areas to Meriton standards, including making beds, changing linens, vacuuming, dusting, and bathroom cleaning.
  • Restock room amenities such as towels, toiletries, and other supplies as required.
  • Report maintenance or safety issues promptly to management.
  • Deliver friendly service and attend to guest requests efficiently.
  • Adhere to Meriton’s cleanliness and safety protocols at all times.

Operations Management Intern

Anchaviyo Resort
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted hotel revenue managers and generated new client leads.
  • Managed property admin modules, performed validations, ordered inventory, and coordinated with vendors.
  • Conducted cold calling and collected customer feedback with the marketing team; built online presence on new portals.
  • Initiated marketing communications and built strong client relationships.
  • Recruited and hired suitable staff.
  • Prepared reports on project progress, budgets, and resource use.
  • Identified business risks and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Provided technical support and executed complex projects.

Chief Revenue Officer & Marketing

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, India
07.2019 - 03.2020

Managed daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, billing, and cash handling.

  • Maintained customer relations through follow-ups, personalized styling, and special orders for premium clients.
  • Oversaw inventory management including tracking sales, tagging, folding, and organizing stock.
  • Handled store setup, visual merchandising, cash deposits, and sales campaign organization.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries with professionalism.
  • Built strong customer relationships to encourage loyalty and repeat business.
  • Forecasted sales to support planning and targets.

Intern

The Leela
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Trained and worked in all key departments, including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Kitchen & Bakery, Housekeeping, Public Relations, and Human Resources.
  • Managed guest relations, registration, restaurant service, and setup.
  • Handled kitchen and bakery tasks including garde manger and patisserie.
  • Oversaw room setup, floral arrangements, and maintained housekeeping standards.
  • Managed social media, content creation, and blogger events.
  • Conducted HR activities such as hiring, interviewing, updating policies, and payroll preparation.

Education

Maters of International Tourism And Hospitality - International Tourism And Hospitality

Griffith University
QLD
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Studies

ITM Institute Hotel Management
Mumbai, India
01-2019

Skills

  • Reservation management
  • Guest relations
  • Complaint handling
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Language proficiency
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Staff supervision

Certification

  • Licensed RSA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Professional Working

Timeline

Front Desk Guest Service Agent

Quest
02.2025 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Dosa Hut
05.2024 - 02.2025

Room Attendant

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
08.2023 - 05.2024

Room Attendant

Meriton Suites
04.2023 - 08.2023

Operations Management Intern

Anchaviyo Resort
06.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Revenue Officer & Marketing

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, India
07.2019 - 03.2020

Intern

The Leela
06.2017 - 10.2017

Maters of International Tourism And Hospitality - International Tourism And Hospitality

Griffith University

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Studies

ITM Institute Hotel Management
Aakanksha Nabar