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Mairead Bowe

Broome,WA

Summary

I am a guest-oriented Reservation Agent with advanced-level reservation and customer service skills. Proficient in effectively managing daily correspondences and operational tasks to exceed customers' expectations and expand customer base. Friendly, organized and hardworking with strong skills in RMS and particularly skilled at learning new systems efficiently in a timely manner. I am a dedicated team member and pride myself on company loyalty and job dedication.

Over the past 5 years I have worked in reservation and strongly developed my sales and marketing skills while always prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Reservations Manager

Roebuck Plains Roadhouse
Broome, Western Australia
01.2019 - Current
  • Provided customers with information on hotel services, amenities, packages and pricing
  • Relayed information on availability, pricing and discounts to customers.
  • Assisted customers via phone and online by providing confirmations, answering questions and offering general information along with upselling packages and and room upgrades
  • Provided training for new reservation agents on computer systems and procedures.
  • Utilized RMS computer software to keep accurate records of revenue and booking levels.
  • Handled emergency situations involving changes or cancellations of reservations due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Developed and implemented policies for reservations management.
  • Assisted customers in selecting room types based on their preferences and budget constraints.
  • Generated reports on a daily basis summarizing reservations activity including cancellations, no shows and implemented policies as required
  • Assisted guests daily, providing exceptional service and effective problem-solving.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties for reservation agents.
  • Responded promptly to all customer complaints regarding reservations resolved issues in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Assisted customers with special needs or requests such as room upgrades or late check-outs.
  • Followed up regularly with existing clients to maintain relationships.
  • Upsold additional services such as dining options, and room upgrades
  • Offered personalized recommendations based on guest preferences.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Marketing

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Ireland
09-2013

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Hotel Management
  • Upselling proficiency
  • Call Control
  • Travel sales
  • Travel reservations
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Customer reservations
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Reservations Manager

Roebuck Plains Roadhouse
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Marketing

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Mairead Bowe