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
Member representing Tanzania at Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)Member representing Tanzania at Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)