Mirriam Lindiwe Skhonde
P.O Box ***** Phone: +971-**-***-****
Dubai, Al Barsha, UAE Cell: +27-83-720-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Career objective
As a professional with extensive background in-flight services and human resource management (specializing in training and development), I would like to exploit my full potential, share my skills, knowledge and experience in the management, training and development and to also contribute to the socio-economic growth and development where I land the opportunity.
Summary
Well-developed people and communication skills, in a multi-cultural organization. Have strong leadership skills, a team player and strong interpersonal, decision making, and conflict handling skills. A comprehensive awareness when it comes to culture, religion and politics to people of different backgrounds and upbringing.
Achievement
Awarded a Bronze Nojoum in 2013, Emirates Airlines reward and recognition program for good performance and attendance.
In 2014 I was selected and represented Emirates Airlines as the Brand Ambassador at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in handing over the medals to the winning team.
Employment history
08/2003- to date
Emirates Airlines-Onboard Manager
Participate and supervise cabin service
Responsible to the captain for all aspects of operation as over-all in charge of the cabin crew, under the leadership and direction of the purser
Act as the purser’s deputy
Check crew fitness for the flight
Highlight the service or any special duty to be assigned to crew working in the specific class
Provide feedback to the in-flight service management on operational matters, product standard, performance of suppliers, and service providers.
Appreciate and acknowledge crew performance.
Assess crew performance and provide reports identifying crew strength and areas of development
Comment on the practical implementation of safety and service procedure and suggest improvement
Keep any special category customer, along with documents, ready for disembarkation and pass it to the Purser.
Keep crew grooming and professional in-check throughout the flight, and correct any shortfalls immediately.
Communicate to crew all latest updates to procedures, special information, and important notification from management
01/2002- 12/2002
Cellutology - Therapist
Offer beauty and anti-aging treatments to suit every clients’ needs
Assist the manager in general operations of the clinic, i.e., answering calls and booking clients for consultation
Timely opening and closing of the clinic
Sales, marketing and distribution of the services and products offered at the clinic through promotions
01/2001 12/2001 Part time
Ubambolunye Enterprise-Assistant Manager
Assist the business manager in general operations of the business
Responsible for the efficient and timely reporting of staff and suppliers
Responsible for all administrative forms, files and reports
Responsible for the timely collections efforts of rent, late fees, etc.
Education
2015
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Certificate, Practical Labor Law
2013
Leading Edge- South Africa
Certificate, Train the Trainer
2012
Leicester University – United Kingdom
BSc (Hons), Human Resource Management
2010
Leicester University- United Kingdom
Diploma, Training and Development
2009
Edexcel- United Kingdom
Diploma, Executive Business Management
2002
Pretoria College – South Africa
Course: National Certificate in Cosmetology
References
Available upon request.
Declaration
I declare the above information an honest and true reflection of my professional life history.