AKILIA R. BENNETT
Pedro District, Lucea P.O., Hanover, Jamaica 876-***-**** **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Customer service and front-office professional with experience in hotel guest services and call-centre support. Skilled in communicating with customers, handling enquiries, supporting check-in and check-out, maintaining accurate guest information, processing payments, and helping resolve concerns professionally. Organized, observant, empathetic, and eager to contribute these skills in an administrative, records, reception, or customer-service role.
KEY SKILLS
Customer service and public relations • Front-desk operations • Telephone and email communication • Record keeping and attention to detail • Guest enquiries and complaint resolution • Payment handling and guest accounts • Appointment/enquiry support • Teamwork and professionalism • Time management • Confidentiality and discretion
WORK EXPERIENCE
Front Desk Agent / Guest Services Representative Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica
June 2025 – 2026
Assisted guests with arrivals, departures, check-ins, check-outs, and room assignments.
Responded to guest questions and concerns in a courteous, professional manner and helped resolve service issues.
Supported guest account updates, payment processing, and accurate handling of front-desk information.
Shared information about hotel services, tours, and packages, and supported smooth day-to-day guest operations.
Communicated with other departments to help meet guest needs and maintain service standards.
Front Desk Associate / Guest Services Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton & Spa, Hanover, Jamaica
September 2024 – April 2025
Welcomed guests and supported front-office operations in a busy hotel environment.
Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures, guest enquiries, room-related requests, and service recovery.
Handled guest information and account-related tasks carefully while maintaining a professional and friendly approach.
Worked with colleagues across departments to support guest satisfaction and efficient daily operations.
Customer Service Representative Teleperformance Jamaica
2019 – 2020
Handled customer enquiries and provided clear, courteous assistance in a call-centre environment.
Listened to customer concerns, communicated information clearly, and worked toward appropriate resolutions.
Followed service procedures and maintained a professional approach during customer interactions.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Lee Mack Academy, Sandy Bay, Hanover Allied Health Level 2 — HEART/NSTA Trust
Practical Nursing studies/certificate completed
Knockalva Technical High School 2012 – 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
Allied Health Level 2 — HEART/NSTA Trust
Front Office / Front Desk training and certification
Customer Service Representative training and certification
Practical Nursing certificate
Grand Palladium School — Front Office training (12 weeks)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.