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SHAABAN RAJAB

SHAABAN RAJAB

Zanzibar

Summary

  • Adept at driving satisfaction scores with a hands-on approach and motivational team management style. Dedicated to improving service, retaining royalty and building long-lasting relationships with guests. Receptionist and cashier with proven track record of superior knowledge in the field of hospitality over the past three years. Exceptional skills in overseeing housekeeping and front desk staff, informing guests of hotel amenities and consulting on citywide excursions based on personalized conversations. Utilised talents in language, cultural norms and personality awareness to give every guest beautiful experience. Hardworking Customer Service Representative with five years of experience working with Kipepeo Backpackers, Shadrock tours & safaris, Kisiwa on the beach, Diamonds Mapenzi, Lux* Marijani and The Residence Zanzibar. Trained in project and time management with extensive knowledge of front desk and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships with clients to increase profitability and drive business results. Motivated Customer Service Representative with three years of retail experience in fast-paced, team-based environments. Driven and proven successful at achieving established targets and team goals. Personable and professional communicator with fluency in English. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviours, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Having experience with different Property Management Systems like Opera cloud, opera express, protel and eZee absolute.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist and cashier

The Residence Zanzibar
04.2024 - Current
  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed
  • Receiving payments and issuing receipts

Receptionist, Cashier & Night Auditor

Lux* Marijani
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed
  • Receiving payments and issuing receipts
  • Verify posted entries to guest and non-guest accounts.
  • Balance all front office accounts.
  • Resolve room status and rate discrepancies.
  • Review guest credit transactions against established limits.
  • Generate operational and managerial reports.

Receptionist

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Resort
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed

Receptionist and cashier

Kisiwa On The Beach
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed
  • Receiving payments and issuing receipts

Guest Relations Officer

Shadrock tours & safaris
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided guest assistance, including recommendations for tourist attractions.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.
  • Consistently offered personalized recommendations for guest activities based on detailed conversations with clients upon arrival.
  • Monitored guest services personnel for efficiency and accuracy of response to guest complaints.
  • Recommended hotel services or amenities that guests may find useful.
  • Answered guest inquiries and provided information regarding hotel services and amenities.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries and any additional services needed.
  • Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.

Receptionist

Kipepeo Backpackers
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed

Education

Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education

Kibuli Demonstration School
Kampala
12.2012

Certificate in Tour Guiding - Tourism

The State University of Zanzibar
Zanzibar
07.2020

Certificate in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

The Global College
Dar-es-Salaam
01.2018

Certificate of Education (O-Level) - Secondary Education

Mashariki High School
Kampala
11.2016

Skills

  • Cashier
  • Recordkeeping strengths
  • Sales expertise
  • Data collection
  • Customer service expert
  • Organization skills
  • Telephone skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer and client relations

Languages

English
Kiswahili
Luganda

Reference

Ms. Philomena Malai,

Sales Manager, The Residence Zanzibar

‪+255 686 234 568‬


Mr. Ali Issa

Front Office Manager, Diamonds Mapenzi

+255 773 854 426


Mr. Jabil Wabichi

Front Office Manager, Z Hotel

+255 717 277 099

Timeline

Receptionist and cashier

The Residence Zanzibar
04.2024 - Current

Receptionist, Cashier & Night Auditor

Lux* Marijani
03.2023 - 04.2024

Receptionist

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Resort
12.2021 - 03.2023

Receptionist and cashier

Kisiwa On The Beach
06.2021 - 12.2021

Guest Relations Officer

Shadrock tours & safaris
06.2019 - 06.2021

Receptionist

Kipepeo Backpackers
03.2018 - 04.2019

Certificate in Tour Guiding - Tourism

The State University of Zanzibar

Certificate in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

The Global College

Certificate of Education (O-Level) - Secondary Education

Mashariki High School

Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education

Kibuli Demonstration School
SHAABAN RAJAB