Sara Kouadio
540-***-**** ***************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Early career professional and upcoming graduate of the International Air and Hospitality Academy entering the airline industry. Willing to relocate and to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays without conflict or complaint.
EDUCATION
International Air and Hospitality Academy - Vancouver, Washington 2021 – Present
Airline/Travel Specialist Diploma
Advanced knowledge of flight attendant terminology, protocol, responsibilities, and duties including safety procedures, FAA regulations, and customer service using a mock cabin
Passenger situation role play in a 9 seat, mock cabin with working jump seat, public announcement system, galley, lavatory, and passenger service units
Knowledge of domestic and international city, airport, and airline codes
Trained to exceed industry standards of professionalism and customer service skills
Experienced on a live Apollo reservation system building a complete PNR, modifying, dividing, history, FLIFO, and car reservations
Demonstrated proficiency in airport operations including ramp operations, oversold, canceled, delayed flights, public address announcements, weight and balance, and cargo
Proficiency in fare construction, domestic ticketing, special service tickets, MCOs, and excess baggage charges, and cost-effective itinerary planning
Completed training in time management, taking direction, collaboration, and professional communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
African Light Hair Braiding - Roanoke, Virginia 2017 - 2021
Braider/Store Associate
Answered and directed over 20 telephone calls daily with goals including selling products, managing customer appointments, responding to service queries, and cancelling appointments
Trained staff on job duties including conducting calls and tactics to persuade canceling customers to stay with the company
Successfully resolved complaints and concerns to customer satisfaction
Amended appointment problems and errors, providing accurate, valid, and complete information
Maintained a friendly and positive attitude at all times even with unhappy and unruly customers
FLUENT LANGUAGES
English and French