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Courtney Craw

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Tourism Management graduate with experience in customer service and reservations, skilled in creating tailored travel experiences and managing client bookings. Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach, committed to delivering seamless travel arrangements and exceptional service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Consultant

Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, Missouri USA
02.2025 - 02.2026
  • Developed customized travel itineraries for clients visiting Big Cedar Lodge.
  • Made reservations for guests based on individual preferences, schedules, and budgets.
  • Managed and created reservations for accommodations, golf, dining, spa, and activities, ensuring a seamless experience for guests.
  • Asked open-ended questions to best understand client needs and determine best travel offerings.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, achieving prompt resolutions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Delivered customer service support for high-volume incoming calls and emails in a fast-paced call center environment.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by educating new members on essential systems and procedures.
  • Made sure that I complied with leisure sales by hitting conversion and upsell targets set by management.
  • Used Flybook, Agilisys, Seven rooms, Revinate and microsoft applications in my day to day work life.

Achievements:

  • Big Cedar Lodge safety champion for Quarter 1 2025
  • Big Cedar Lodge safety champion for March 2025
  • Associate of the month nominee June 2025
  • Associate of the month for June 2025

Produce/Retail Assistant

Healthy Harvest
Halswell, Christchurch
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Organized and restocked display items to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
  • Assist with customer enquiries both over the phone and face to face with a high level of professionalism
  • Carry out basic cleaning activities to ensure a tidy and clean presentation of the store
  • Worked on till and processed transactions by scanning items and using EFTPOS system and accurate cash handling.
  • Bagged and labeled produce ready for purchase
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.

Casual

Multi Events Recruitment
04.2024 - 11.2024

Corporate Host:

  • Greeted and welcomed guests to enhance overall experience in the suite
  • Offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, pouring spirits, opening cans and bottles, pouring beverages in glass for customers
  • Maintained suite cleanliness by promptly disposing of empty cans and glasses after meals to ensure a tidy environment

Bar staff:

  • Greet and welcome customers
  • Use the EFTPOS machine for purchases of beverages
  • Opening and serving paid canned beverages
  • Restocking beverages
  • Achieved Servewise Host responsibility certification on 02/05/24 to validate compliance with service standards

Casual Warehouse Pick Packer

Kester Black
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Completed daily orders with expert packing of shipments and maintained accuracy by following packing lists.
  • Conducted quality control checks to ensure items met customer standards and were free from damage.
  • Volunteered for extra hours and shifts during peak periods to support team operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas by sweeping floors, disposing of trash, and picking up products.

Warehouse Assistant

Jamie Kay
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labelling merchandise.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move goods quickly and safely.
  • Resolved issues with problem baskets, sourced stock for Pick/Packers orders, and repaired label printers and computers.
  • Assisted with stock takes and cycle counts to promote accurate inventory processes.
  • Conducted quality control on clothing items to ensure compliance with standards and performed Health & Safety checks.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Executed tasks assigned by Warehouse Manager to enhance daily operations.
  • Assisting with returns and exchanges to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
  • 19/07/22 - expired = Forklift Training Centre - FTC South NZ Ltd Operators Certificate - Work safe Certified Forklift Operator - Counterbalance Forklift

Casual Warehouse Pick Packer

Jamie Kay
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Picked and packed order items to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
  • Volunteered for extra hours and shifts during peak periods to ensure on-time shipping.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas to support safety and efficiency.

Education

Diploma in Tourism And Travel Management Level 5 - Tourism And Travel Management

New Zealand School of Tourism
Christchurch
09-2024

International Flight Attending Level 4 - Aviation

New Zealand School of Tourism
Christchurch
11-2023

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Lincoln
11-2021

Skills

  • Travel Itinerary Planning
  • Reservation management
  • Payment Processing
  • Sales conversion
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Service
  • High volume environments
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptable learner
  • Dependable professional
  • Communication skills
  • Positive attitude

Interests and Hobbies

Spending time with family and friends, learning new things, baking, cooking, shopping, travelling and reading.

Licenses

  • New Zealand Full Driver's license

Timeline

Travel Consultant

Big Cedar Lodge
02.2025 - 02.2026

Produce/Retail Assistant

Healthy Harvest
10.2024 - 02.2025

Casual

Multi Events Recruitment
04.2024 - 11.2024

Casual Warehouse Pick Packer

Kester Black
11.2023 - 03.2024

Warehouse Assistant

Jamie Kay
07.2022 - 07.2023

Casual Warehouse Pick Packer

Jamie Kay
03.2019 - 07.2022

Diploma in Tourism And Travel Management Level 5 - Tourism And Travel Management

New Zealand School of Tourism

International Flight Attending Level 4 - Aviation

New Zealand School of Tourism

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Courtney Craw