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Aaliyah Brown

Te Kauwhata,WKO

Summary

I am a personable, dedicated and detail-oriented customer service professional, skilled in communicating with guests to provide important information, resolve challenges and deliver an exemplary service and experience. I am a multi-tasker successful at meeting performance objectives and helping team members. I am driven and committed to professional improvement and furthering my skills in this industry and I seek to secure and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Agent

Sudima Hotel
04.2023 - Current
  • Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins and check-outs, by myself and in collaboration with other team members.
  • Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.
  • Responded to incoming guests, telephone calls and email inquiries with efficiency and professionalism.
  • Communicated problems within the hotel to their respective departments.
  • Maintained high level knowledge of all hotel services offered to answer guest questions
  • Streamlined check-in process to decrease wait times and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Provided guests with information on local attractions, restaurant and transportation services to enhance stay.
  • Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
  • Maintained neat and orderly front desk and lobby area to uphold hotel standards.
  • Assisted with luggage handling and concierge services.
  • Scheduled and confirmed restaurant reservations for guests.
  • Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.

Internship Student

Sudima Hotel
01.2023 - 03.2023

Guest Service Agent

Food & Beverage Attendant

Housekeeping Attendant

  • Reported back to managers/supervisors to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Maintained records of all procedures and notes.


  • Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, or in-person to provide information.
  • Assisted with basic check-in and check-out procedures
  • Operated the rooms door key cutting system (KABA)
  • Learnt the basics for the hotel HMS systems.


  • Greeted and seated guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Cleared areas, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs maintaining good hygiene standards.
  • Took orders using an electronic ordering system and delivered food to guests promptly.
  • Poured and served hot and cold beverages to customers.
  • Assisted in taking payments for orders and provided customers with change.
  • Addressed and reported customer complaints.
  • Operated kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
  • Learnt and completed the full set up and pack down procedures of the restaurant.


  • Learnt and completed full room cleaning services:
  • Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, tissues, and soap.
  • Changed bed linens and collected dirty linen and towels for cleaning.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down furniture, fixtures, and window sills.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Used equipment and chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Washed and put away kitchen utensils and glassware.

Work Experience Accounts Assistant

Rapid Devanning Solutions Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.

Work Experience Student

Bunnings Warehouse
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product, then moved and stocked it around the different production areas.
  • Operated moving equipment such as trolleys and cages to load and transport items from various areas.
  • Checked packages for damage and notified supervisors.
  • Provided friendly and helpful customer service to guests.
  • Assisted guests with product queries and helped find and locate what they need.
  • Stocked and organised products on shelves, maintaining a neat and tidy display.
  • Used a hand held device for scanning and locating products.
  • Kept work areas clean and hazard-free from obstacles such as boxes and plastics.

Work Experience Student

The Warehouse
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided professional and friendly customer service
  • Assisted guests with product queries and locations.
  • Stocked and organised products on shelves.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by using the first-in and first-out approach.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations.
  • Operated equipment such as box cutters and electric pallet jacks, while maintaining standard safety procedures.

Education

Level 5 Diploma - Hotel And Hospitality Management

New Zealand School Of Tourism
Auckland Airport
03.2023

Level 4 Certificate - Tourism, Hotels And Resorts

New Zealand School Of Tourism
Auckland Airport
07.2022

University Entrance -

Rosehill College
Papakura, NZ
2021

National Certificate of Education Level 3 -

Rosehill College
Papakura, NZ
2021

National Certificate of Education Level 2 -

Rosehill College
Papakura, NZ
2020

National Certificate of Education Level 1 -

Rosehill College
Papakura, NZ
2019

Skills

  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Rapport
  • Payment Identification and Collection
  • Writing and Verbal Communication
  • Listening Skills
  • Planning and Organization
  • Staff Development
  • Navigating Digital Systems
  • Administrative Skills

Timeline

Guest Service Agent

Sudima Hotel
04.2023 - Current

Internship Student

Sudima Hotel
01.2023 - 03.2023

Work Experience Accounts Assistant

Rapid Devanning Solutions Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021

Work Experience Student

Bunnings Warehouse
02.2021 - 07.2021

Work Experience Student

The Warehouse
07.2020 - 12.2020

Level 5 Diploma - Hotel And Hospitality Management

New Zealand School Of Tourism

Level 4 Certificate - Tourism, Hotels And Resorts

New Zealand School Of Tourism

University Entrance -

Rosehill College

National Certificate of Education Level 3 -

Rosehill College

National Certificate of Education Level 2 -

Rosehill College

National Certificate of Education Level 1 -

Rosehill College
Aaliyah Brown