Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Lisette Jeanne Varea

Mangawhai,NTL

Summary

A well organized and self motivated individual with extensive administrative skills within the Tourism and Aviation industry. With the years of experience, track record displays exceptional administrative support, managing multiple tasks and projects, and meeting tight deadlines.

There is nothing more fulfilling then to see projects complete within the given time frame, while at the same time ensuring clients are satisfied with the service provided. Be great to join the team at Tower Insurance to make a difference in the work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Concierge

Te Arai Links Golf Club
10.2023 - Current
  • Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring guests’ comfort and safety
  • Carry out front of house hotel administration including guest check in/out, booking of activities, adding charges to rooms etc.
  • Maintain effective communication, among the team and wider club
  • Liaising and assisting with other departments such as Food and Beverage, Housekeeping and Golf, to ensure cohesive service
  • Help to keep all guest information and compendiums up to date and identify/escalate any errors or required updates
  • Maintain knowledge of members preferences, planned activities and previous stays, and personalise their experience
  • Handle all guest complaints or requests, referring to the Front of House Manager, General Manager and relevant HOD's where required
  • Promptly answer phone calls and emails with exceptional levels of accuracy
  • Ensuring that the daily financial transactions of the hotel are accurately recorded and communicated
  • Complete any additional administrative duties as assigned
  • Assist in database and reservation management as and when required

Housekeeping Attendant

Te Arai Links Golf Club
02.2022 - 10.2023

· Day- to -day cleaning and maintenance of all guest accommodations as instructed – both front and back of house. Detailed deep cleaning of all areas as required.

· Working within the housekeeping team while demonstrating the property’s aspiration to deliver friendly and personable service with attention to detail.

· Fully conversant with the day-to-day running and the daily procedures and tasks required to ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards and procedures.

· Assist in monthly stock-takes for room amenities, linen and equipment

· Assist in submitting reports on time, including end of shift comments, room and guest reports.

· Participate in cross-training across all departments.

· Maintaining absolute privacy of all members, guests and owners of the property.

Corporate Secretary

Raffe Hotels & Resorts
08.2022 - 12.2022

· Providing executive support including calendar management, support for committees/meetings/forums, event planning and logistics and project support

· Managing all incoming queries to the Executive office from initial enquiry to completion, proactively identifying potential issues and using judgment to refer significant/complex matters to the appropriate Executive team.

· Writing briefs and reports and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders

· Building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Monitoring, coordinating and completion of compliance requirements to ensure legislative and regulatory requirements are met across the country

· Excellent planning and organizational skills, with ability to manage numerous tasks and projects at one time while meeting deadlines in a high-performing environment

· Maintain discretion and sensitivity of confidential information

· Responsible or ensuring all business and boat license are renewed on time, including land lease for Resorts.

Executive Assistant

Fiji Airways
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Arranged department monthly/weekly/daily meetings and trainings.
  • Assisted with Consultants travel logistics and other requirements needed by the team.
  • Provided support to Chief Commercial Officer during recruitment of Executive roles within the department. This included interview, relocation, accommodation and schooling for expat families children.

Personal and Sales Assistant

Six Senses Fiji
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assisted with website content and reservations packages during pre-opening of the Resort.
  • Liaise and arrange travel agent visits.
  • Planning and setup of Resort booth during Tourism Expo, including scheduling of appointments with industry partners and buyers while attending events with owners and Executive members.
  • Assist guests with prompt and polite support in-person, via telephone and e-mail.
  • Assist with reservations, confirmations, guest enquiries while welcoming arrival guests, group bookings including wedding groups with professionalism at all times.
  • Preparing and compilation of monthly report to GM for submission to owners
  • Arranging transportation and excursions upon visitor request. Provide information and recommendations on local features, attractions, shopping, restaurants, dining, entertainment, nightlife, and recreation. Arranging tours and activities.

Senior Guest Agent

Nanuku Auberge Resort
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Worked closely with guests, including VIP and celebrity guests, with high degree of respect for privacy.
  • Maintained front desk's concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information.
  • Arranged for transportation to and from airport, and events for guests.
  • Assist guests with prompt and polite support in-person, via telephone and e-mail.
  • Assist with reservations, confirmations, guest enquiries while welcoming arrival guests, group bookings including wedding groups with professionalism at all times.
  • Arranging transportation and excursions upon visitor request. Provide information and recommendations on local features, attractions, shopping, restaurants, dining, entertainment, nightlife, and recreation. Arranging tours and activities.

Project Manager

Mark Snyder Photography
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for planning and overseeing photography and videography projects with clients, from initial meeting through to completion.
  • Coordinate and ensure smooth delivery of projects on time, within budget and with the desired expectation of clients.
  • Identify prospects with plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
  • Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.


Education

Diploma - Hotel Management

Fiji Institute of Technology
2004

Fiji School Leaving Certificate -

St Joseph’s Secondary
1999

St Anne’s Primary School
1995

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Network and relationship building
  • Work plan implementation
  • PR & Communication Planning
  • Excellent skills and a proven ability to represent the company in a range of external environments
  • Commitment to organisational values
  • Strong administrative and project management skills with ability to work at all levels
  • MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint), Social Media Applications

Additional Information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Volunteer
  • Sports
  • Reading
  • Gardening
  • Art & Craft
  • Music Travel


New Zealand - First Aid Officer

  • Fire Rescue and First Response Certified - 2023

Referees

Maivon Wahid Cluster HR Business Partner Park Plaza London (Former Raffe Hotels and Resorts, Group Director for People, Culture and Learning)

Mwahid@pphe.com 


Marc Cavaliere, EL AL Israel Airlines, Senior Vice President of The Americas (Former Chief Commercial Officer Fiji Airways)
marccavaliere@yahoo.com 


Flolyn Simpson, Fiji Airways Purser & Line Trainer (President St Vincent de Paul Association West - Volunteer Group)

flolynsimpson@yahoo.com.au
 

Timeline

Concierge

Te Arai Links Golf Club
10.2023 - Current

Corporate Secretary

Raffe Hotels & Resorts
08.2022 - 12.2022

Housekeeping Attendant

Te Arai Links Golf Club
02.2022 - 10.2023

Executive Assistant

Fiji Airways
08.2017 - 05.2020

Personal and Sales Assistant

Six Senses Fiji
01.2017 - 08.2017

Senior Guest Agent

Nanuku Auberge Resort
07.2016 - 12.2016

Project Manager

Mark Snyder Photography
09.2013 - 06.2016

Diploma - Hotel Management

Fiji Institute of Technology

Fiji School Leaving Certificate -

St Joseph’s Secondary

St Anne’s Primary School
Lisette Jeanne Varea