Yisela Espiritu
Corozal District
Belize Central America
Phone 501-***-****
*********@*****.***
Education
Associate Degree in Business Administration
Corozal Junior College, San Andres, Corozal District June 2002
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Administration
Thomson Education Direct, September 2004
Objective:
Obtain a position in the Travel/Hospitality industry where I can
effectively utilize my expertise in program management and passion for
delivering exceptional customer service to Group Meetings, Incentives and
Conventions.
Work Experience
January 2010 - October 2013 Groups & Events Coordinator
Royal Caribbean International
Oasis of the Seas / Navigator of the Seas /
Allure of the Seas/Liberty of the Seas
Responsibilities:
* Planned, consulted and executed up to 250 affinity, corporate and
incentive groups weekly aboard the world's largest cruise ships.
* Act as a liaison between hotel and client.
* Advise client on catering options, wine selections, d cor, A/V, and
recreational activities.
* Create group resumes and banquet event orders outlining all group/event
details, meet distribution deadlines and adhere to Standard Operating
Plan.
* Conduct site visits, prepare event proposals and make prospecting calls
to win new group business.
* Communicate last minute changes of all events to hotel staff and ensure
operational follow-up is up to standards.
* Responsible for obtaining all direct bill and credit approvals of groups
arriving to the ship.
* Meet clients prior to departure to ensure all details of the contract
were delivered and to solicit any future business.
August 2007 - December 2009 Royal Caribbean International
Guest Services Officer
Independence of the Seas/ Radiance of
the Seas
Responsibilities:
* Provided fast and friendly resolutions to guests, who represented a wide
variety of nationalities, languages, and cultures.
* Assume the responsibility when the guest is not satisfied and use my best
judgment to find a resolution.
* Handled payments and cash transactions up to $10,000 on a weekly basis,
together with credit card transactions, and currency exchange.
July 2006 - August 2007 Royal Caribbean International
Bar Server
Radiance of the Seas
Responsibilities:
* Learned the Beverage operation which serves 4500 guests daily.
* Followed and applied the Serve Safe Alcohol Policy.
* Interacted with guests and provided valuable feedback to management on
new beverage revenue-generating opportunities.
January 2005- March 2006 Guest Services Concierge
Aventura Spa Palace
Riviera Maya, Mexico
* Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests and
shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions.
* Compute bill, collect payments and handle exchange currency for guests.
* Make, confirm and cancel reservations for guests.
* Make restaurant, transportation and entertainment reservations for
guests.
* Communicate effectively with other front office and hotel departments.
Qualifications
* Highly-motivated, dedicated, and ambitious professional with a broad
background in coordinating projects, planning events, promoting
services, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Excellent communication skills demonstrated by the ability to work
with people of diverse backgrounds, and exceptional rapport with
individuals on all levels
* Very competitive, self-starter, organized, disciplined, goal oriented
who always welcomes the challenge of solving problems.
Languages:
Spoken and written fluently: Spanish & English