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Swastika Chand

Manurewa

Summary

Customer-oriented Reservation Agent/Receptionist with over 6 years of experience in hospitality industry and finance sector. Hardworking with excellent customer service skills. Works to answer all guests questions via phone or face to face or email to reach positive outcomes. A passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Customer service position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Reservation Agent

Jetpark Hotels
08.2022 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property.
  • Handled billing information over phone.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Investigated and identified alternative accommodation solutions for customers to provide superior customer service.
  • Monitored customer reviews and feedback to maintain satisfaction and provide superior customer service.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, and processed refund and cancellation requests.
  • Reviewed and updated customer information to maintain up-to-date records for high-quality service.

Receptionist

Jetpark Hotels
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Sending invoice, taking & posting payments, processing refunds, and Receipting
  • Answered guest inquiries and provided information regarding hotel services and amenities.
  • Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.
  • Responded to incoming guests, telephone calls, and email inquiries with efficiency and professionalism.
  • Recommended hotel services or amenities that guest may find useful.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries and any additional services needed.
  • Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Provided guest assistance and recommendations for tourist attractions.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Streamlined check-in process to decrease wait times and increase customer satisfaction.

Guest Service Agent-Managed Isolation Quarantine(2019-2021)

  • Assisted team with arrivals or departures and maintain high level of knowledge about quarantine rules and services to answer guest questions.
  • Managed guest inquiries via telephone, email and adapted new Covid law and procedures and ensuring accurate information delivery.
  • Assisted in emergency situations as required while adhering strictly to safety protocols.

Assistant Accounts Officer

Itaukei Affairs Board-Fiji
01.2013 - 10.2016
  • Accounts receivable, sending invoice to clients and following 30 day account.
  • Data entry, posting receipts and closing off accounts.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Managed monthly reconciliation schedules for assigned accounts.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
  • Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
  • Prepared monthly reports for payment and account reconciliations and financial statements.

Credit Officer

Sun Fiji News Limited
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Sending invoice to clients and following 30-day account.
  • Posting receipts and closing off account.
  • Resolving any discrepancies with payments and invoice amount.
  • Data Entry in general posting receipts, payments, credit notes and sales.
  • Following up payments by calling, emailing and sending reminder letters to clients.
  • Customer Service and Sales in person and through telecommunications.

Education

Courses And Awards

A Bachelors Degree At Level 7 - Accounting And Finance

NZQA
Auckland, NZ
05.2019

Skills

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Account Inquiries
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Guest Service and Assistance
  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Fast Learner
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Reservation Agent

Jetpark Hotels
08.2022 - Current

Receptionist

Jetpark Hotels
01.2017 - 07.2022

Assistant Accounts Officer

Itaukei Affairs Board-Fiji
01.2013 - 10.2016

Credit Officer

Sun Fiji News Limited
01.2013 - 11.2013

Courses And Awards

A Bachelors Degree At Level 7 - Accounting And Finance

NZQA
Swastika Chand