Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Ishan Bakshi

Five Dock,NSW

Summary

Passionate hospitality professional with extensive experience in providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences. Adept at building strong guest relationships, resolving complaints efficiently, and delivering outstanding customer satisfaction. Committed to upholding the highest standards of service excellence in a fast-paced, luxury customer service environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Associate

Four Points by Sheraton
05.2024 - Current
  • Processed payments accurately, maintaining proper cash handling procedures and balanced registers at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted in training new team members, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Successfully increased Bonvoy Occupancy by Enrolling members to the membership.
  • Resolved customer complaints diplomatically, resulting in enhanced guest relations and return visits.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring a smooth and pleasant guest experience.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for increased efficiency and guest satisfaction.


Guest Service Associate

Le Meridien
07.2022 - 11.2023

● Delivered outstanding guest service, ensuring a warm and personalized experience for every visitor.

● Handled an average of 50 guest inquiries and requests per day with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.

● Expertly managed guest check-in/check-out processes, room assignments, and reservation inquiries on Opera PMS.

● Resolved guest complaints and concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining composure in challenging situations.

● Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and efficient operations.

● Consistently received praise from guests for exceptional service and attention to details.

● Trained and managed a team of front office staff to ensure the highest standards of customer service.

Coordinated the daily operations of the front office, ensuring that guest orders were processed and delivered on time.

Specialized Training

Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort and Spa
08.2021 - 07.2022

● Gained comprehensive training in front office operations, guest relations, and Opera PMS.

● Assisted in managing guest files, records, and adhering to data privacy and security protocols.

● Cross-trained in ancillary departments, including sales and marketing, for well-rounded exposure.

● Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail in report preparation and distribution

Updated company databases and generated reports with accuracy and efficiency.

Industrial Exposure

Vivanta by Taj
06.2019 - 12.2019

● Worked in Front Office Department and cross trained in ancillary departments such as Food and Beverage, Housekeeping and Sales and Marketing.

● Outdoor Catering and guest relationship management.

● Helped the executives in their day-to-day activities.

● Utilised advanced knowledge from workshops and training sessions.

● Got an overall exposure on how different departments which helped me develop communication, interpersonal and other critical skills.

Worked on building communication and other soft skills.

Education

Master of Management and Master of Marketing -

Macquarie University
12.2025

BA (Hons) -

University of Huddersfield
Aurangabad, United Kingdom
07.2022

12th or Equivalent (HSC) -

Deogiri Junior College
03.2018

School -

Dr Y. S. Khedkar International School
05.2015

Skills

    ● Guest Relations

    ● Customer Service

    ● Problem-Solving

    ● Opera PMS

    ● Multitasking

    ● Communication

    ● Teamwork

    ● Decision Making

    ● Organizational Skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Timeline

Guest Service Associate

Four Points by Sheraton
05.2024 - Current

Guest Service Associate

Le Meridien
07.2022 - 11.2023

Specialized Training

Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort and Spa
08.2021 - 07.2022

Industrial Exposure

Vivanta by Taj
06.2019 - 12.2019

BA (Hons) -

University of Huddersfield

12th or Equivalent (HSC) -

Deogiri Junior College

School -

Dr Y. S. Khedkar International School

Master of Management and Master of Marketing -

Macquarie University
Ishan Bakshi