Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Alex Devine

Napier City,HKB
Alex Devine

Summary

I am what some would call a Jack of all trades, I love learning new skills and taking on new challenges. I thrive under pressure and often tend to take the lead, I am an enthusiastic person with a positive nature, excellent communication skills, I am a team player and incredibly thorough and hard working. I love organization and work well in an efficient and clean work space, bringing my eye for detail to every task.

Work History

The Hilton Hotel

Assistant Hotel Manager

Job overview

  • Oversaw daily operations, addressing any issues promptly to minimize disruptions to guest services.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas in need of maintenance or improvement.
  • Optimized room inventory management, maximizing occupancy rates while minimizing overbooking incidents.
  • Coordinated events and conferences, ensuring smooth execution of all logistical aspects.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between staff members across various departments for smooth collaboration.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations and industry best practices regarding health, safety, and accessibility standards.
  • Developed strong working relationships with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective pricing.

Howick Travel Agents

Travel Agent

Job overview

  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Designed personalized vacation experiences based on thorough understanding of each client''s interests, budget constraints, and desired outcomes.
  • Increased client satisfaction by creating customized travel itineraries tailored to individual preferences and needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues, leading to positive reviews and recommendations from satisfied clients.
  • Streamlined booking processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times for customers.
  • Managed complex itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances without sacrificing customer satisfaction or incurring unnecessary expenses.

Bowes Electrical

Marketing Office Manager

Job overview

  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.

Tiger Turf

Marketing Office Manager

Job overview

Scheduled and oversaw multiple event arrangements.

Managed the scheduling for all meetings.

Led efforts in social media campaign management.

Executed efficient processing of invoices.

Handled routine administrative responsibilities each day.

Coordinated travel logistics for flights and accommodation.

Facilitated organization of end-of-year celebrations and team initiatives.

I Do Glamour Events

Event Coordinator & Stylist

Job overview

  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.

Blackbird Goods

2IC Manager

Job overview

  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training programs, skill development workshops, and continuous feedback.
  • Improved team productivity by streamlining daily operations and implementing efficient processes.
  • Conducted employee training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships for increased customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
  • Optimized inventory management systems for enhanced accuracy in stock levels tracking and order fulfillment processes.
  • Increased company's profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement and marketing campaigns.
  • Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

Online Study

Diploma In Business & Marketing

Tourism & Flight School

Advanced Diploma In Travel & Tourism

Kamo High School
Whangarei

NCEA Level 3

Pmb Varsity College

Advanced Diploma In Hotel Management

Skills

    My skills include

    - Remaining calm under pressure, infact I thrive under pressure

    - Excellent communication

    - I am thorough and have an Eye for Detail, I am a perfectionist

    - Quick learner and I adapt to new roles very well

    - Excellent organization Skills

    - Not afraid to take the lead, I can work in a group or Independently

Timeline

Assistant Hotel Manager

The Hilton Hotel

Travel Agent

Howick Travel Agents

Marketing Office Manager

Bowes Electrical

Marketing Office Manager

Tiger Turf

Event Coordinator & Stylist

I Do Glamour Events

2IC Manager

Blackbird Goods

Online Study

Diploma In Business & Marketing

Tourism & Flight School

Advanced Diploma In Travel & Tourism

Kamo High School

NCEA Level 3

Pmb Varsity College

Advanced Diploma In Hotel Management
Alex Devine