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Nishadi De Silva

Canberra ,ACT

Summary

Tech-savvy hospitality professional accomplished in running properties with latest strategies and successful approaches for reaching customers. Record of keeping property full and operating profitably. Seeks out opportunities to enhance business profile and build long-term customer loyalty.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Agent

Midnight Autograph Collection
05.2024 - Current
  • Resolved billing disputes promptly, maintaining professionalism and customer satisfaction throughout the process.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Maximized revenue by upselling room upgrades and additional services.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing daily reports at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted guests with reservations, modifications, and cancellations to meet their travel needs.

Duty Manager

Midnight Autograph Collection
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed staff scheduling for optimal coverage, ensuring efficient operations during peak hours.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.
  • Mentored and supported junior staff members to apply best practices and follow procedures.
  • Supervised and coordinated team to provide guidance and support and maximize performance.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Handled escalated customer issues with diplomacy, ensuring satisfactory resolution while preserving long-term client relationships.

Guest Relations Executive

ME Colombo Sri Lanka
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • Customer Satisfaction (Guest Feedback, Social Media Review).
  • Financial Performance (Up selling, Room Revenue, Operation Auditing).
  • Showing Initiative, Problem Solving, Staff Training, Team Leading.
  • Manages and motivates the Front Office team in order to provide a high standard of service for customers.
  • Welcomes guests and fosters customer loyalty through his/her friendly manner.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Guest Feedback, Social Media Review).
  • Financial Performance (Up selling, Room Revenue, Operation Auditing).
  • Showing Initiative, Problem Solving, Staff Training, Team Leading.
  • Manages and motivates the Front Office team in order to provide a high standard of service for customers.
  • Welcomes guests and fosters customer loyalty through his/her friendly manner.
  • Develops high quality relationships with guests throughout their

Guest Relations Officer

Langfang International Hotel
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Welcome guests during check-in and giving a found farewell to guest while checkout.
  • Handling guest complaints and concerns in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Overseeing VIP guests, arrivals and departures.
  • Coordinating and multi-tasking job duties in a busy environment.
  • Should possess detailed information about the Hotel, city as well as the competition.
  • Detailed information regarding arrivals and room requirements.
  • Providing excellent customer service as per hotel standards.
  • Greeting guests as they enter and exit the hotel.
  • Providing information regarding the Hotel, town attractions, activities etc.
  • Check on VIP reservations, complete their pre-registration formalities.
  • Allocate rooms to all arriving guests.

Maintain up-to date information on room rates, current promotions, offers and packages

Receptionist

Laya Beach Hotel
09.2016 - 12.2017

Front Desk Agent

Jie Jie Beach By Jetwing
12.2016 - 04.2017

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Apex Ed
02.2023

Language - Chinese Language

Tongren Polytechnic College
01.2022

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Concierge services
  • Reservation management
  • Log updates
  • Performance improvements
  • Task delegation
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Event support
  • Complaint logging and resolutions
  • Service improvements
  • Training and mentoring
  • Sales

Timeline

Guest Service Agent

Midnight Autograph Collection
05.2024 - Current

Duty Manager

Midnight Autograph Collection
12.2022 - 07.2023

Guest Relations Executive

ME Colombo Sri Lanka
12.2020 - 03.2022

Guest Relations Officer

Langfang International Hotel
05.2017 - 12.2017

Front Desk Agent

Jie Jie Beach By Jetwing
12.2016 - 04.2017

Receptionist

Laya Beach Hotel
09.2016 - 12.2017

Post Graduate Diploma - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Apex Ed

Language - Chinese Language

Tongren Polytechnic College
Nishadi De Silva