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MANTING GAO

MANTING GAO

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Multilingual Sales & Reservations Specialist with diverse experience across tourism, hospitality, aviation, and international sales. Confident in coordinating reservations, supporting B2B sales, and delivering high-level customer service in fast-paced environments. Background includes roles in aviation reservation, export sales of construction machinery, and client care for global markets. Fluent in Mandarin and English, with a strong ability to manage operational tasks and build lasting client relationships. Passionate about the tourism industry and providing memorable, seamless customer experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Reservations/Ground Crew – Mandarin Speaking

Nautilus Aviation
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage reservations, bookings, and customer service for domestic and international clients, specializing in Mandarin-speaking clientele.
  • Provide frontline support and seamless coordination for flight schedules, check-ins, and passenger briefings.
  • Liaise between operations and customer service teams to ensure efficient ground handling and client satisfaction.
  • Translate and communicate important travel information and safety procedures in Mandarin and English to both passengers and travel agencies.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions using internal booking systems(ex. CRM and Respax)
  • Contribute to a high-performing team environment in a fast-paced tourism and aviation setting.

All Rounder

Ten06 Cafe
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting cafe environment, ensuring an enjoyable experience for customers.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to assist customers in making informed choices.

Short Order Cook/ All Rounder

The Coffee Club Smithfield Branch
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Handled portion control and food storage according to specified instructions provided .
  • Serves customers by preparing food trays for consumption and packaging up takeout orders.
  • Cleaning counters, utensils.
  • Simple café beverage preparation

Export Sales Executive

Jingong International Sales
03.2022 - 09.2023


  • Developed and managed relationships with international clients across key markets, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Coordinated order processing, shipping logistics, and documentation in compliance with international trade regulations.
  • Collaborated with internal departments (production, logistics, finance) to meet export targets and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential distributors and business opportunities abroad.
  • Negotiated pricing, terms, and contracts with overseas buyers to maximize profitability.
  • Collaborated with service teams and manufacturers to resolve client issues quickly and efficiently.

Sales Assistant

Aesop
10.2019 - 02.2020

Customer Service: Serving customers, promoting the company's brand and products,assisting customers in explaining and choosing products.


Display Management: Responsible for the display of the products in the area, keeping the products display neat, clean and orderly.


Optimization & Improvement: Collect, sort, and classify customer suggestions on products and store. Timely and adequately handle customer complaints to reduce the complaint rate.

Education

Bachelor - Public Relations and Advertising

University of Westminster
London, UK
06.2021

HE Diploma - Media

Bournemouth And Poole College
Bournemouth, UK
06.2018

Skills

  • Reservations & Booking Systems
  • Mandarin & English Communication (Fluent)
  • Sales Support & Order Coordination
  • Tourism & Hospitality Experience
  • Export Logistics & Documentation
  • Attention to Detail & Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office & Data Entry
  • CRM & POS Systems

Timeline

Reservations/Ground Crew – Mandarin Speaking

Nautilus Aviation
01.2025 - Current

All Rounder

Ten06 Cafe
05.2024 - 02.2025

Short Order Cook/ All Rounder

The Coffee Club Smithfield Branch
11.2023 - 10.2024

Export Sales Executive

Jingong International Sales
03.2022 - 09.2023

Sales Assistant

Aesop
10.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor - Public Relations and Advertising

University of Westminster

HE Diploma - Media

Bournemouth And Poole College
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