Shireen February
Address ** ******* ****** ****** *******’ Cape Town 7764 South Africa
Contact No +27-71-323*-***
Email adc5sh@r.postjobfree.com
Date of Birth 29 August 1983
Nationality South African
Skype ID Shireen.february1
Health Good Health No Tattoos
Languages English / Afrikaans
Availability One Month Notice
Visas US C1D Visa Exp 2021, SHENGEN Visa, B1/2 US Visa
STCWs Basic Safety Training
Crowd Management
Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
Education
Llyceum College
Human Resource Management Degree (in progress)
Modules
Human Resource Management
Business Communications
Concepts of Management Computing
Financial Accounting
Labour Relations
Business Law
Project Management
Human Resource Technology
Courses Attended
Human Resources-Train the Trainer USA-Star College
SAQA Training Assessor -Department of Higher Education and Training South Africa
MS Office Administration 2006 Plus
Seabourn International Management Training
MS Office Admin 2005 Levels 1& 2, Excel. PowerPoint (90% pass)
Opera-Fidelio- MXP (for cruise ships and land base)
Bookkeeping / Pastel Accounting V7
DTS Computer System (for cruise ships)
Forex (Currency Exchange system)
Issue Trax tracking system
TTG Program Computer System
STCW Crowd Management and Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
STCW Basic Safety Training including Personal Safety Social Responsibility, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid
Health and Hygiene for Hotels
Ship Safety & Emergency procedures
Noro-Virus & how to deal with a Diarrhoea & Vomiting case
USPH (United States Public Health)
Blood Borne Pathogen Training
Safety of Whales Training at Sea
Designated safety Training at Sea
Crew Personnel System
Environmental Training 2306,2302,2308
Communications and Leadership and difficult Guests
Management Training
Employment History
Company Corporate National Trainer
Hotel and Catering
Western Province Caterers
August 2018-Present
Do an assessment / audit of the unit by walking through/inspecting and note down discrepancies/non-compliances
Compliance and Risk Management Projects
Fire and Safety Training/Facilitation and Simulations
Discuss those non-compliances and set rules in place /do training to ensure unit is in compliance.
Provides and facilitates on-the-job and theory training for staff (Management within areas of responsibility – leadership, cleaning, laundry, chemicals etc
Specializing in Healthcare operations, also retirement village operations as well Medi clinic operations.
Help organize working procedures and make changes to ensure efficiency
Set up cleaning schedules, work schedules and check list unique for each unit but still in accordance to company policy and procedures
Ward Hostesses Service Training
First Aid Training
Make sure unit is in compliance with Department of Health and Social Development requirements for South Africa and in the Western Province.
Do a report after each visit and send it to the Operations Manager
Visit the client and build up a relationship.
Help units with ordering correct chemicals and choosing a supplier that will fit their budget but at the same time cover the needs of the unit
Help out with other trainings: Front of House, Waiter Training, Fire Safety and Fighting, Health and Safety, Infection Control
From time to time conduct training to residents or nurses with regards to Infection Control
ICRA Compliancy
Open new units – set up Housekeeping department with initial training, work and cleaning schedules
Establish and/or implement operating procedures and standards
Ensure laundry is equipped and organized according to DOH
Ensure correct chemicals and cloths are being used in each section
Update standard operating manuals for Housekeeping and ensures that systems are in place and adhered to.
Ensures that all documentation used in work areas are up dated and presentable.
Monitors staff in areas of responsibility.
Check that supervisors are doing Balance Score cards
Do follow up checks at units to ensure schedules or new things that was implemented are followed through
Assist with functions at times
Check hygiene and grooming standards
Write a monthly training that is issued to all HK units
Deals proactively and decisively with conflict and misconduct.
All other duties as assigned by Manager
Human Resources Coordinator Trainer /
Training and Development
Carnival Cruise Line
November 2017-August 2018
Represent the Human Resources department in a professional and positive manner.
Effectively communicate with peers, Training & Development Manager, Fleet Training & Development Manager, HR Services Manager and all shipboard seniors.
Effectively support, drive and facilitate supervisory and management development.
Actively coordinate, liaise and support all approved training requests from other departments and/or visiting trainers.
Diligently control, monitor and manage the cost efficiency of the HR department.
Actively and effectively participate in, perform and sustain any other special projects/
Facilitate all onboard training programs and maintain accurate records thereof.
Monitor and maintain required level of spoken English onboard through regular English Evaluations, full operations and conducting ESOL classes.
Host English classes
Training for Full Hotel staff on services and procedures.
Day-to-Day running and administration of the Crew Training Center.
Attend and actively participate in bi-monthly safety meetings.
Represent the Human Resources Department by being an active member of the Fun Team Committee.
Coordinate the I AM Recognition as per procedure.
Contribute to in-house publications on a regular basis.
Maintain all Crew Training Center notice boards, and regularly updates schedules on public folders with regards to training and events.
Produce accurate and timely reports, and adhere to set standards for record keeping and other Human Resources functions.
Attend all seminars and training programs as directed Captain
Follow the training record sheet as per the procedure with regard to time frames and what the requirements are of the Training and Development Procedures.
Be the onboard Hospitality ambassador, leading by example at all times.
Conduct Behind the Fun tours
Diligently administer and facilitate and maintain the e-Learning system onboard.
Ships Clearance Officer
Viking Ocean Cruise Line
January 2017-September 2017
Preparation and submission of Month end financial cruise reports.
Responsible for Crew & Passenger clearance including all documents requirements.
Crew & Passenger medical disembarks in cooperation with the Medical team
& support from HR & Chief Purser.
Maintenance of Crew & Passenger manifests for on board safety regulations and
International requirements.
Diligent completion of signing off and on process for all crew members with the
support of the HR Manager. (Relating to Clearance)
Direct contact with Customs and Immigrations for clearance of the Vessel.
Make all the necessary travel arrangements for off signing crew members.
Ensure vessel distribution of particular crew & Passenger manifest information.
Ensure Crew & Passenger passport and visa validity.
Ensure crew Seaman’s Books are maintained and valid.
Liaising with Port Agents for crew sign on and off procedures and requirements.
Preparation of necessary documentation for inbound and outbound port clearance
for Crew & Passenger.
Clearance of vessel for crew & Passenger on arrival into port and departure.
Active participation in on board training programs.
Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request.
Public Relations / Office Administration Manager
Showerline Showerdoors
September 2013-December 2016
Coordinate with department heads regarding vacation or annual leave in the department’s rotation
Prepares payroll and monthly salaries
Prepares identification for security and access for clearance
Collect all employee documentation and certificates
Creating employee schedules and updating rosters
Wages and Installation fees preparations and pay-outs
Preparing daily repair reports and urgent lists
Locker assignments
Managing Supply and Fit shower installations
Collection of daily turnover by department
Implementing standard Operation procedures
Client Liaison and handling all customer complaints
All round staff communications as well as client updates
Debtors and Creditors payment processing
Filing, Excel, Word and PowerPoint transactions and paperwork daily
Analysing costs for consultants
Rating installations teams and compiling customer feedback reports
Calculations of Fees accumulated for Fitters on excel and transferring to salary
Maintenance Checks and updates
Client Liaison Manager
Centurion Tours - Travel Company SA Airports Company
March 2013-September 2013 – Fixed Term Contract
Maintaining/satisfying existing clients
Investigating and problem solving
Trip calculations according to both prebooked and walk-ups daily and monthly.
Compiling reports to management in accordance with overall operations.
Customer feedback reports compiled to management and on file
Compiling feedback to clients.
Reporting to the General Manager
Correspondence with Account and Cash clients via e-mail, telephone and meeting in person.
Scheduling meetings with clients and maintain customer satisfaction.
Minutes of meetings
Guest Services Senior Purser(Front and Back of House)
Seabourn (6 star Exclusive Luxury Cruise ship)
August 2009-2013
Processing all Crew Administration including assisting with cabin allocations and programming bulk cabin keys, assisting in sign ON and Sign OFF of crew members (STCW95, medicals etc). Passports or travel documents.
Meet the new recruits for on board routines and ships rules and regulations.
Reports in checking accuracy of employee records
Presented the company’s policies and procedures to crew members
Dealing directly with guests’ complaints, maintenance notifications issues and requests.
All Payments, credit card authorizations, foreign exchange, Tour bookings, Restaurant bookings.
All paperwork for the entire ship from menus to berthing lists Club invitations; Planning and authorizing schedules.
Data Capturing of all personnel and guests.
Disembarking/Embarking and Transit passenger and crew manifests.
Liaison with Port Agents
Administrative Development and Training Staff. Completing lost and found reports and processing claims. Implementing Standard Operating Procedures. Processing of all notifications.
Hosting events for the crew activities and motivating crew members.
Fully trained 5 staff members for Pursers
Tracking and coordinating transportation services.
Manage team building weekly events, competitions etc and compiling reports and feedback to the Hotel director.
Planning deck Trivia Charity programs. Gift Orders. Pax and Suite Lists changes.
Updating PRFs. Prepare checking baskets and stationary orders.
Monitor and editing prelim and final Voyage Layout.
Program all downloads from DTS and Fidelio system and distribute to all departments.
Internet loading and monitoring and adjusting and accounts payments
Cashing and balancing Travelers cheques
Recordings and shipment of lost and found property. Stock take and Ordering for entire ship.
Balance all departmental financial postings (daily reports)
Travel Destinations General Manager
Western Grande Hotel
Jan 2009-Aug 2009
Overseeing 20 Staff and full operations of Travel Desk
Planning schedules of staff and drivers; Making rosters; Registering subcontractors/Processing payments and transfers. Recruitment of employees. Disciplinary and reprimands. Meetings and training
Mainly Cape Town Tour bookings as well as the rest of Southern Africa Customer Liaison. Creating Itineraries in and around Cape Town. Flight Confirmations and reservations. Manage Charter services.
Stock take and purchasing; General administration; Hosting Meetings with clients
Managing Destinations Desk.
Food Operations
Royal Caribbean International
April 2007 – 2009
All dining venue operations (Main restaurant, restaurant @ 2, Veranda café, Sky and Night grill, Deck and Beach BBQ, Flambé and dessert on deck)
Opening and closing of all dining outlets
The supervision of all dining room brigades during service
The maintenance up to USPH regulations of all dining outlet and pantries (R/S and Coffee station)
Keeping the level of food and beverage knowledge of the restaurant brigade regarding all dishes served on board to its maximum. Training the brigade to hospitality 6*Standards
Senior Stewardess –Yachts of Seabourn
Yachts of Seabourn
October 2005 – 2006
Cleaning and maintaining ten suites twice a day to a very high standard; Roster and scheduling duties for Stewardesses
Ensuring all the guests’ special requests are fulfilled
Weekly USPH cleaning & corridor cleaning
Team Management and Team Building
References
Showerline Showerdoors - Samantha Davis (Production Operations Manager) Tel:021-***-****
Centurion Tours - Shanet Le Grange (Operation Manager) Tel:021-*******
SPI Crew Purser - adc5sh@r.postjobfree.com +872-***-***-*** Fax: +1-305-***-****
Western Grande Hotel - Henry Viljoen Tel: 021-***-****
Yachts of Seabourn - Executive Housekeeper Tracy Bethwetherick 004*-*********