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SIMIONE NAVOKAVOKADRAU
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SIMIONE NAVOKAVOKADRAU

Operations
Auckland,AKL

Summary

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that establish positive and enjoyable working relationships.
  • Flexible and enthusiastic approach, combined with a strong work ethic. Committed towards achieving set targets and business goals.
  • Able to learn and master new skills quickly coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and organizational abilities.
  • By nature, a very hardworking, responsible, honest and approachable individual with exceptional people skills and a great sense of humor.
  • Good practical skills and dexterity
  • Attention to safety
  • Being able to follow instructions
  • Availability to do shift work
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Being able to complete repetitive tasks in an accurate manner
  • To obtain a challenging, rewarding position in a hospitality industry. Developing a career in Sales and Customer Service

Work History

Night Manager

Novotel Auckland Airport
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2023 - Current

1. Night Audit & Financial Duties

2. Operational Oversight

3. Safety & Security 4. Leadership & Team Supervision

  • Perform the nightly audit process accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile room revenue, F&B revenue, and other departmental postings.
  • Balance cash, EFTPOS, and credit card transactions.
  • Prepare daily revenue and occupancy reports for management.
  • Ensure all charges (late check-outs, early check-ins, no-shows, etc.) are posted correctly.
  • Handle room moves and emergency relocations if required.
  • Ensure the safety of guests, staff, and property.
  • Respond to emergencies (medical, fire alarms, disturbances).
  • Monitor CCTV and security systems.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Supervise night staff including Night Auditors, Porters, and Security.
  • Conduct shift briefings and prepare handover reports for morning management.

Guest Service Manager

Novotel Auckland Airport
Auckland, AKL
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provides Customers with exceptional service
  • Manage team members and ensure the team goals are met
  • Train the Guest Service attendants in upselling their key products and the importance of customer satisfaction
  • Manage the work Order System

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Novotel Auckland Airport
Auckland, AKL
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well stocked.
  • Looked for ways to go beyond job requirements.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.

Sales Consultant

Accor Plus
Nadi, FJI
02.2012 - 02.2016
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
  • Increased revenue by skillfully upselling, closing customer sales, and driving product benefits around client needs.
  • Developed professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.

Education

Hospitality Management & Human Resources Management and Employment Relations

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland, NZ
11-2027

National Diploma - Level 5 Hospitality Management

National Technology Institute
Auckland, AKL
04-2018

Skills

  • Training
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Diverse Beverage knowledge
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Working collaboratively
  • Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Work ethic

Timeline

Night Manager

Novotel Auckland Airport
01.2023 - Current

Guest Service Manager

Novotel Auckland Airport
03.2022 - 12.2023

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Novotel Auckland Airport
09.2018 - 06.2022

Sales Consultant

Accor Plus
02.2012 - 02.2016

National Diploma - Level 5 Hospitality Management

National Technology Institute

Hospitality Management & Human Resources Management and Employment Relations

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
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