Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rooms Division Manager
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns, QLD
10.2020 - Current
Provided exemplary guest services and anticipated guest needs to ensure memorable stay
Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
Trained new employees in essential job functions and taught effective customer service techniques.
Collaborated with Food and Beverage and Housekeeping team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
Offered appropriate reservation options based on guest expectations.
Developed strong relationships with corporate clients, enhancing brand loyalty and driving repeat business.
Enhanced communication between departments by holding regular cross-functional meetings to discuss operational challenges and improvements.
Enhanced customer experience with thorough training of front office, housekeeping, and concierge teams.
Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and recognizing top performers through appropriate rewards and incentives.
Airline Customer Service Agent
Swissport Australia
Cairns, QLD
11.2019 - 03.2020
Managed timely and effective check in of passengers.
Described and explained details about seat and business class upgrade options to inform customers and guide purchasing decisions.
Quickly and accurately answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions and resolved issues.
Helped passengers with special flight requirements by approaching conversations with positive attitude and guided from check in to boarding.
Addressed passengers' concerns about delayed and canceled flights and assisted in helpful manner.
Duty Manager
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, Otago
09.2018 - 09.2019
Provided exemplary guest services and anticipated guest needs to ensure memorable stay
Supervised team of up to 4 front desk agents and porters and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts
Handled guest complaints and offered solutions to maintain high guest satisfaction rates
Maintaining hotels reputation by managing Social Media Reviews
Driving hotel metrics in particular - Guest Love and Loyalty Recognition
Taught new team members effective customer service techniques
Offered appropriate reservation options based on guest expectations
Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills
Collaborated with Food and Beverage and Housekeeping team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out
Front Office Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, Otago
07.2017 - 09.2018
Provided exceptional guest service to high calibre clientele within 4 star hotel brand
Upsold room categories and Food and Beverage components to increase revenue
Anticipated guest needs to ensure memorable stay
Trained new team members
Butler and VIP Services
One&Only Hayman Island
Hayman Island, QLD
08.2016 - 12.2016
Personal welcome upon arrival on island and in-room check out
Arranged activities and itineraries upon guest requests and ensured punctuality of guests
Available to guests 24 hours via telephone
Ensured guests expectations of all outlets within resort are not only met, but exceeded throughout guest' stay
Arranged dinner bookings and private dining arrangements with high attention to detail
Supporting Guest Services with answering phone calls, emails and check outs
Waitress
Waterbar & Grill
Cairns, QLD
01.2016 - 08.2016
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
Greeted new customers, took drink and food orders and built immediate positive connections with guests
Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences
Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
Purser
Coral Expeditions
Cairns, QLD
02.2013 - 01.2016
First point of contact for guests on board
Delivered all Food and Beverage services including Fine Dining
Rostering of Cruise Attendants and Chef
In charge of all guest and crew accounts
Monitored Housekeeping standards and daily cleaning of guest cabins
Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control
Education
Hospitality Apprenticeship -
Strandhotel Duhnen
Germany
07.2009
High School Diploma -
Realschule Cuxhaven
Germany
2006
Skills
Leadership
Flexible and reliable
Guest services
Attention to detail
Guest complaint resolution
Extensive knowledge of Opera PMS
Front office operations
Conflict management
Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year Award Crystalbrook Collection 2024
Highly Commended Front Office Associate HM Awards 2024
Employee of the Year Award Crowne Plaza Queenstown 2017