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SMARIKA RAI

Kathmandu,P3

Summary

Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON MARJAN ISLAND
RASAL KHAIMA, DUBAI
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Monitored guest services personnel for efficiency and accuracy of response to guest complaints.
  • Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.

GUEST RELATION SERVICE/Human Resources Intern

Marriott Hotel Whitefield
BENGALURU, INDIA
02.2018 - 07.2018

GUEST RELATION

  • Investigated guest challenges and sources of dissatisfaction to offer timely resolution.
  • Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.
  • Motivated and rewarded employees to improve engagement.
  • Surveyed guests to check for areas in need of improvement.

HUMAN RESOURCE

  • Helped with employee record keeping, including unemployment and I-9 forms to support compliance procedures.
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews and planning recruitment related events.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.

Food and Beverage Trainee

Tamarind restaurant and bar
Lalitpur, Nepal
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws and condiments throughout shift.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.

Food and Beverage Trainee

Hotel Himalaya
Lalitpur, Nepal
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prepared and expedited food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.

Barista Trainee

Gokarna forest resort
Kathmandu, Nepal
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Developed and demonstrated skillful and creative latte art to engage customers.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management

ACADEMY oF CULINARY ARTS
LAGENKHEL/LALITPUR
12.2019

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

UNITED ACADEMY
KUMARIPATI/LALITPUR
03.2015

Skills

  • Room assignments
  • Lobby auditing
  • Registration Processing
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Customer Oriented
  • Time management
  • Good motivator

Accomplishments

Certificate of recognition by Double tree by hilton resort and spa

Maximizing hotels revenue being a Top room upseller 2019

refrence

*Mr Mohamed Moniem

Front office manager at Double tree by hilton resort and spa

Email: Mohamed.Moniem@hilton.com

Contact:+971569954601

*Ms Ashmita Ramchandani

Training manager at Marriott hotel whitefield Bengaluru

Email: ashmita.ramchandani@marriot.com

Contact:+918049435000

*Mr Nurbu Sherpa

F&B manager at Gokarna forest resort

Email: fbd@gokarna.net

Contact:+9779801055795

Timeline

Front Desk Agent

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON MARJAN ISLAND
11.2018 - 01.2021

GUEST RELATION SERVICE/Human Resources Intern

Marriott Hotel Whitefield
02.2018 - 07.2018

Food and Beverage Trainee

Tamarind restaurant and bar
04.2017 - 06.2017

Food and Beverage Trainee

Hotel Himalaya
10.2016 - 12.2016

Barista Trainee

Gokarna forest resort
05.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management

ACADEMY oF CULINARY ARTS

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

UNITED ACADEMY
SMARIKA RAI