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BHAVYA SHARMA

Wellington,New Zealand

Summary

Operations and people leadership professional with over 6 years' experience managing customer-facing teams, workforce planning, and day-to-day operations. Promoted internally into management based on strong leadership and operational performance. Experienced in team leadership, compliance, process improvement, and service delivery across fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Office Manager

Bolton Hotel
Wellington, New Zealand
09.2025 - Current

· Lead end-to-end front office operations including reception, concierge, and night audit.

· Manage, mentor, and support Duty Managers and Front Office team members.

· Oversee rostering, payroll inputs, leave management, and daily resourcing.

· Act as senior escalation point for complex guest issues and service recovery.

· Ensure compliance with health & safety, hotel policies, and liquor licensing requirements.

· Collaborate with Housekeeping, Maintenance, Revenue, and senior management teams.

· Implement and refine front office procedures and training standards.

Reservations Manager

Bolton Hotel
Wellington, New Zealand
02.2023 - 09.2025
  • Managed rates and inventory across OTAs, GDS, and booking platforms to support occupancy and ADR.
  • Handled corporate, government, and travel trade contracts including RFP submissions.
  • Managed group bookings end-to-end ensuring smooth coordination and guest satisfaction.
  • Effectively managing inventory to ensure optimal room availability and pricing.
  • Training team members and amending policies and procedures for to support smooth operations.
  • Revenue Management and strategic planning to support budget targets

Duty Manager

Bolton Hotel
Wellington, New Zealand
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient hotel functioning.
  • Handling guest inquiries, complaints, and emergency situations
  • Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with hotel policies.
  • Managed Liquor Licensing and Health and Safety Compliance.

Night Manager

Bolton Hotel Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed overnight hotel operations ensuring safety, service continuity, and accurate reporting.
  • Completed night audit and end-of-day financial processes.
  • Acted as sole point of escalation for guests and operational issues overnight.

Guest Service Agent (Industry Placement)

Intercontinental
Wellington, New Zealand
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Delivered front-line guest service including check-in, check-out, and reservations.
  • Handled guest enquiries via phone and email with professionalism.
  • Processed payments, cash-ups, and daily financial transactions.

Restaurant Duty Manager

Cinnamon Kitchen
New Plymouth, New Zealand
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed daily restaurant operations including staff supervision and customer service.
  • Handled inventory checks, reservations, and service coordination.
  • Ensured compliance with health & safety and food service standards.

Room Attendant (Industry Placement)

Grand Windsor
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained guest rooms and public areas to high cleanliness standards.
  • Responded promptly to guest requests and service needs.

F&B Attendant (Industry Placement)

Millenium Hotel and Resort Manuels
Taupo, New Zealand
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Provided food and beverage service in restaurant and event settings.
  • Supported banquet operations and high-volume service periods.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism - Level 5,6,7

Pacific International Hotel Management School
New Plymouth
10.2021

Skills

  • Operations & People Leadership
  • Workforce Planning & Rostering
  • Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Customer Issue Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office & Business Systems

Certification

• First Aid Certificate, New Zealand
• Manager Certificate, New Zealand
• LCQ Certificate, New Zealand

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Front Office Manager

Bolton Hotel
09.2025 - Current

Reservations Manager

Bolton Hotel
02.2023 - 09.2025

Duty Manager

Bolton Hotel
12.2021 - 02.2023

Night Manager

Bolton Hotel Wellington
10.2021 - 12.2021

Guest Service Agent (Industry Placement)

Intercontinental
04.2021 - 10.2021

Restaurant Duty Manager

Cinnamon Kitchen
07.2020 - 04.2021

Room Attendant (Industry Placement)

Grand Windsor
12.2019 - 03.2020

F&B Attendant (Industry Placement)

Millenium Hotel and Resort Manuels
01.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism - Level 5,6,7

Pacific International Hotel Management School
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