ANA LIGAYA T. ESTRADA
Jacksonville, FL 32224
acp095@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Experienced in office management: responsible for planning, organizing and
controlling the clerical aspect of the company. Experienced in advertising, sales and
marketing; budget, forecasts and implementation. Data entry and generate reports;
basic accounting and bookkeeping. Computer skills. Excellent customer service.
Multi-tasker. With conflict resolutions skill. Teamplayer.
KEY SKILLS
*Commercial awareness
*Strong verbal and personal communication skills. Proficient in written English
language. Bi-lingual: Filipino and English
*A Teamplayer. Ability to manage and delegate to others as well as take on
responsibility
*Dynamic. Ability to solve problems and resolve issues
*Self-motivated, pro-active, can work independently under pressure and meet
deadlines
*Data entry. Sorting, Filing and storing of files.
*Proficient in verbal and written english.
*Basic computer knowledge: MicrosoftWord, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
*Memo, business correspondence composition and emails. Internet based researches.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Commerce March 1984
Major in HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
St. Scholastica's College Manila, Philippines
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE SPA at PONTE VEDRA INN and CLUB
Hostess / Front Desk 20 April 2012 - Present
*Check-in guests. Give familiarization tours to first time guests.
*Welcome guests and answer any questions: dining and cabana menus; guest
activities and service providers; booking schedule and services and assist
guests inside the locker room.
*Prepare and service the Couples' Suites, attending to any needs.
*Assist with cleanliness and organization of all spa spaces, including locker
rooms and pool areas, when required.
*Provide a 5-Diamond customer service.
5-SPICE ASIAN STREET MARKET
Marketing and Catering Specialist August 2010 - July 2011
*Successfully acquire new catering clients and make sure of a continued
repeat business by providing exceptional guest service. Maintains regular
clients and conducts regular personal goodwill calls or via emails and
telephone calls.
*Prepares everything and ensures that client presentation will be smooth and
comprehensive; constantly updates and ensures the accuracy of menu items,
pricing, quantities, yields, specifications and descriptions.
*Oversees the successful completion of catering events; effectively resolve
client issues; meet deadlines in regards to event preparation.
*Planning event set-up; drivers; layouts and flows.
*Ensures that all equipment owned is well organized, cleaned, maintained,
properly stored and accounted for as it leaves and returns the restaurant.
*Following up with client on next business day of event with any feedback
YOUR EXPRESS SERVICES INTERNATIONAL d.b.a. YES EXPRESS
Sales and Marketing Officer January 2005 - July 2010
*Constantly conducts a SWOT analysis: Identifies marketing opportunities by
identifying consumer requirements; defining market and competitors' share;
competitors' strengths and weaknesses; and forecasting projected business
and establishing target market share.
*Identifies product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying
and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product presentation /
packaging; coordinating new developments
*Assist in the development of annual marketing plan with a realistic forecast
on: annual gross-profit and costs of operating the sales force and other
related expense control and its sales promotion programme plans;
Determine sales, marketing, financial objectives and annual gross-profit
plans; prepares annual budget; scheduling of expenditures; market trends;
competitive activities; promotional strategy and sales effort
*Responsible for managing the sales team (in-house sales and sales
coordinators); meeting agreed targets; and promoting the company's and it's
product(s)' presence throughout Florida.
*Maintaining personal network by participating in professional organizations
and social events.
*Sustains rapport with key accounts and sales coordinators by making periodic
visits; exploring specific needs and anticipating new opportunities.