Miramar, FL ***** 954-***-****
Marjorie A Garcia
Objective To work for a prestigious company with a positive
atmosphere and opportunity to utilize my skills,
knowledge, and years of experience is available for
personal growth, and advancement toward company
Experience success.
Years of highly effective Customer Service and
Sales processing Experience
Characteristics Has a sense of urgency, is articulate, upbeat and
dynamic, with high energy level and a desire to get
the job done. Enjoys being part of a successful
dedicated team, and able to manage simultaneous
Skills projects with the ability to work well under
pressure with others, or individually, to meet
deadlines.
Excellent Customer Service and Sales Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication Skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint &
Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to influence and motivate others in a
positive manner
Ability to develop employees and effectively lead
special projects
Detailed Oriented
Problem Solver
Dedicated and conscientious worker
Strong work ethics
Experience / 1987-2012 International Lifestyles Hollywood, FL
Employment Customer Service Manager & other Supervisory and
Management positions
Managed the daily performance and productivity of
Reservations' Consultants.
Motivated staff to meet or exceed sales, and
Customer Service goals.
Analyzed data, and created plans of action to
increase performance and productivity.
Identified low performers and ensured appropriate
actions were taken to identify the core cause of
low performance and ensured an action plan was
implemented to close the performance gap.
Promoted Sales recognition programs and contests.
Performed real-time monitoring of call center
performance and made real-time decisions to ensure
timely exceptional Customer Service
Assisted Call Center and Sales Service Manager with
managing the daily operations of the call center
Assisted and coordinated with the IT and other
Departments regarding telephone systems, including
Voice-over IP, Messages / music on hold, and
recording for overseas / Internal offices, and
Resorts
Provided the highest level of guests and staff
satisfaction at all times
Provided other duties in support of the company's
mission as assigned.
1984-1987 Breezes Resorts & Spa Jamaica, WI
Reservations and Front Office Manager
Managed the operational procedures for the Front
Desk and Reservation's Department
Hired, supervised, scheduled, trained and motivated
staff
Implemented training courses for new recruits
Enhanced productivity and profitability through
positive reinforcement, and continuing training.
Managed the operational procedures for Tour
Operators and Wholesale bookings
Ensured daily activities of new, modified, and
cancelled reservations, and reported information in
the system correctly
Distributed weekly and monthly forecast reports
from Tour Operators and Wholesalers while managing
room inventory
Supported all departments including overseas office
as needed
Handled Customer Service issues
Manager on duty for the entire Resort on a monthly
basis as scheduled
1983-1984 Hilton Hotel Jamaica, WI
Receptionist and Reservation Sales Agent
Handled all facets of work associated with inbound
and outbound Customers with the purpose of booking
reservations and generating sales
Handled high volume telephone calls efficiently and
effectively
Sold rooms and record transactions by reserving the
desired room category, and meal plan - European
Plan (EP), Modified American Plan (MAP), or Full
American Plan (FAP).
Checked-in and Welcomed hotel guests
Serviced customers in an efficient, courteous, and
accurate manner, with full focus on Total Customer
Care (TCC)
1981-1983 Iona Preparatory School. Jamaica, WI
Kindergarten Teachers' Assistant
Educated and counseled students in basic skills,
such as drawing, coloring, recognizing colors,
shapes, sizes, letters and numbers
Focused on early childhood development with
comparing and contrasting in various categories in
an effort to solve problems
Reinforced rules and regulations while focused on
hygiene and positive behaviors and attitudes
Set attainable goals, and assisted students and
teachers to succeed in a fun, enjoyable, and
positive atmosphere
Education 2009 -2013 University Of Phoenix Miramar, FL
BSB /M, Bachelor of Science in Business Management
2013 Ruby's Academy Plantation, FL
H.H.A, Home Health Aid
C.N.A, Certified Nursing Assistant - course
completed
NA State Board Certification - Pending
2013 Chattahoochee Technical College
Plantation, FL
CPR Certification
Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Seminar
FL
Power of Positive Phone Skills
National Task Force Seminar
FL
Total Quality Management
International Correspondence School
NY
Basic Computer Programming
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Jamaica
Front Office Operations
Interests Dancing, Aerobic Exercise, singing.
Awards and Proclamation of Excellence in Service -
Directorships International Lifestyles
Employee of the Year - International Lifestyles
Courtesy Award - Breezes Resorts & Spa
Courtesy Award - Hilton Hotel