IRENE KLOSSNER
SHL -Hotel trade school
Luzern, Switzerland 1986/87
Carson Graham Sr. Secondary
North Vancouver 1986
E D U C A T I O N
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C6W7
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C O N T A C T
WHMIS
Advanced FOOD SAFE
Licencee SERVING IT RIGHT
OH&S Joint Committee Course
SIREV/CRUISEDESK
SYNXIS/ROOMKEY
German-fluent
French-conversational
Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel
Chair for board meetings
Grant application
Manage Sporting meets
Working on committees
-Booking software for travel agents
-Hotel Software
SOFT SKILLS
S K I L L S
PLAZA HERITAGE HOTEL- Front Desk
Providing a welcoming atmosphere from the time of reserving to departure. Following up special requests, finding solutions for issues as they arise, prior, during, and after the stay. Training coworkers, updating training tools, and implementing health and safety policies. Communicating well with all departments, suppliers, contractors, and the general public.
2016-2023
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
EXPEDIA CRUISES- Independent Travel Consultant
Sourcing the best possible suppliers to match the clients' travel needs. Providing concierge service, along with emergency assistance. Maintaining data base that included preferences, and forecasting what destination they may want to explore next. Staying on top of trends, and world events, paired with continuous industry training. 2012-2016
SWISS PASTRIES & CHOCOLATES- Sales and Service
Providing friendly and efficient service in a food safe environment. Training new hires, organize bulk orders, clean, open, and close the store
2007-2012
BERWICK ON THE PARK- Dining Room Supervisor
Opening a new retirement facility in Kamloops. Hiring, training, supporting 20+ coworkers, including access to grief counseling, and sensitivity training. Planning special events, customized diets. Ordering of catering supplies, maintaining inventory, Web-reporting and payroll.
2002-2007