Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
References
System Training
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Megna Joyti

Megna Joyti

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Hospitality professional with 12 years of experience specializing in groups reservations, account management, and guest services within leading hotel brands. Proven ability to maximize occupancy and revenue by coordinating large-scale bookings, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with corporate and travel partners. Highly skilled in streamlining reservation processes, managing room blocks, and delivering seamless experiences for group clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Groups Reservations Manager

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw group reservations, managing inquiries, bookings, and confirmations efficiently.
  • Developed client relationships, providing personalized services for large events and corporate bookings.
  • Coordinated with departments to meet and exceed all client requirements.
  • Handled special requests and resolved customer concerns quickly and effectively.
  • Mentored staff members through training sessions to boost team performance and service quality.
  • Implemented strategies that streamlined group booking processes and increased profitability.
  • Negotiated rates and packages with clients to align with company revenue goals.
  • Managed group bookings on Salesforce (Delphi) while converting leads and sending proposals.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Reservations Manager

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Denarau Island, Fiji
01.2013 - 01.2022

Reservations & Revenue Management

  • Managed daily reservations, arrival reports, and inventory across SiteMinder and OTA channels (Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda).
  • Prepared forecasts, daily pickup, rolling forecasts, comp set analysis, STR reports, and end-of-month commentary.
  • Ensured rate parity across systems and maintained accurate booking and revenue records.

Team Leadership & Training

  • Allocated daily tasks, trained, and mentored Reservations staff.
  • Monitored performance and telephone etiquette to uphold service standards.
  • Recruited team members, developed SOPs, and managed rosters and payroll (Pay Global).

Systems & Reporting

  • Proficient in Opera for reservations, reporting, and custom analysis.
  • Skilled in OTA extranets, OTA Insight, and Micros system.
  • Produced departmental reports including Breakfast, No-Show, Cancellation, and Geographical reports.

Guest Service & Operations

  • Handled VIP and repeat guest requirements with special care.
  • Resolved service issues promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Supported F&B operations: stock take, cash handling, Micros ordering, and compliance with safety standards.

Reservations Agent

Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Natandola, Fiji
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided a high level of customer service to each person by engaging the customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Handled the reservations and answered questions from interested patrons for a busy 266-room hotel.
  • Arranged for group hotel bookings in collaboration with the sales department for weddings and special events.
  • Maintained an awareness of the types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services and facilities.
  • Communicated with staff and coworkers frequently about special needs and requests.
  • Utilized Opera to input all key data into the hotel's database system.

I.T Assistant & Customer Service Rep

VoiceNet IP Fiji Limited
Nadi, Fiji
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
  • Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into the computer system.
  • Carry out Voda Breakdown and open trouble Ticket (TT) with our suppliers.
  • Carry out calls to the customers and inform them about the service we provide.
  • Attend any computer breakdown and fix the issues.
  • Create user log-in for new staff.
  • Send low balance SMS to customers in New Zealand, USA, Canada and Hawaii.

Education

Train The Trainer -

The University of the South Pacific
Suva, Central Division
01.2016

Diploma in Information Technology - Networking

Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji
Nadi, Fiji
01.2010

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • SOP creation
  • Group reservations
  • Staff training
  • Revenue management
  • Reservations management
  • Reservation software proficiency
  • Staff training and development

Accomplishments

  • Acted as shift leader while Outlet Manager was on maternity leave., 2013
  • Awarded and was recognized as 'Employee of the Month' for exceptional teamwork and making it happen when my Director of Revenue was on annual Leave., 2017
  • Sustained a high performing team and minimized employee turnover., 2018
  • Acknowledged for extraordinary service and work by Hotel Manager., 2018
  • Best ever recorded year from the time the property opened in-terms of Revenue., 2019
  • Managed Expedia & Booking.com and were number 1 producer in Fiji., 2019

References

Available upon request

System Training

  • SAP (Revenue System), 2021
  • Materials Control, 2017
  • Pay Global, 2017
  • SiteMinder, 2017
  • OTA Insight, 2017
  • Opera PMS
  • PM PRO, 2012
  • Concerto, 2022
  • Sales Force, 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Groups Reservations Manager

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
01.2022 - Current

Reservations Manager

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
01.2013 - 01.2022

Reservations Agent

Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2013

I.T Assistant & Customer Service Rep

VoiceNet IP Fiji Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012

Train The Trainer -

The University of the South Pacific

Diploma in Information Technology - Networking

Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji
Megna Joyti