Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Office Manager
Ibis Budget
10.2023 - Current
Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Duty Manager
Accor
07.2022 - 01.2023
Global Sports Event Familiarity with all Front Desk and guest booking functions
Provides the Front Office Manager and Site Operation
Manager with a summary of activities and operations
During the shift by preparing a daily written logbook
Ensures guests' satisfaction by resolving and taking appropriate actions on all guests' complaints
Provide friendly and courteous service to guests and respond promptly to all requests in our scope of work
Resolve guests' complaints & requests and liaises with the concerned department
Familiarity with the operational procedures
Participate in regular meetings and briefings as scheduled
Understand and abide by all safety rules, emergency procedures
And fire prevent regulations
Participate in any scheduled training for the related department
Ensures procedures for the safety and security of guest belongings.
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
OASIS 212 DAKHLA
01.2021 - 04.2021
Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
GUEST SERVICES SUPERVISOR
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2016 - 01.2020
Manage and maintains high standard of personal service with all customers in the hotel
To handle guest’s complaints and ensure it is assisted to the manager if no resolution
To be aware of the Company standards and ensure that these
Resolved customer complaints swiftly, finding resolutions that maintained customer satisfaction.
Collaborated closely with other departments to meet guest needs and provide best possible experience.
Trained junior team members in customer service strategies and property policies.
Monitored team performance to confirm customer service standards were consistently met.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas requiring improvement.
Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
FRONT OFFICE TOUR CORDINATOR
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2011 - 01.2016
Greeting group customers and visitors to the Resort (Fam trip press trip)
Follow up RL Insertion of all group Details in the PMS Follow up with the invoices Submitting work orders and scheduling repairs for general back & front office space and equipment Ordering repairs for office equipment and maintenance, connecting with and escorting group guests.
Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
GUEST SERVICES AGENT
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2009 - 01.2011
MOROCCO Maintains complete communication with Housekeeping, Engineering, and Sales to ensure all departments are kept fully informed of all situations, requests and guests needs
To provide service promptly, courteously and accurately
To check the daily arrival list – Check in / Check Out Welcomes guest to the hotel Assists guests from arrival to departure Ensure that telephones are answered quickly and efficiently Carry out a smooth and efficient check-out to encourage return guests
Be responsible for the clearing of the departure Box
Print out a list of departures still to check-out liasing with housekeeping to clear all departures in Opera Registers and assigns rooms to guests
Be aware of daily functions, events, VIP and group arrival
GUEST SERVICES AGENT
Atlantis The Palm Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2009
Resolved customer complaints swiftly, finding resolutions that maintained customer satisfaction.
Processed guest payments and provided accurate change.
Collaborated closely with other departments to meet guest needs and provide best possible experience.
Supported team members by offering constructive feedback and coaching as needed.
Receptionist, Operator, Reservation
KENZI BASMA Hotel Casablanca
01.2007 - 01.2008
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Education
Halima Marhoum
Diploma Degree - Hotel industry specialty
OFPPT, Morocco
2008
Skills
Effective Planning
Customer Service
Employee Supervision
Administrative Support
Customer Relations
Operations Management
Hospitality Services
Training and Coaching
Inventory Control
Relationship Building
Hotel Information
Event Coordination
Certification
First Aid Training - September 2022
Train the trainee - October 2022
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Front Office Manager
Ibis Budget
10.2023 - Current
Duty Manager
Accor
07.2022 - 01.2023
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
OASIS 212 DAKHLA
01.2021 - 04.2021
GUEST SERVICES SUPERVISOR
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2016 - 01.2020
FRONT OFFICE TOUR CORDINATOR
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2011 - 01.2016
GUEST SERVICES AGENT
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL, MAZAGAN BEACH RESORT
01.2009 - 01.2011
GUEST SERVICES AGENT
Atlantis The Palm Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2009
Receptionist, Operator, Reservation
KENZI BASMA Hotel Casablanca
01.2007 - 01.2008
Halima Marhoum
Diploma Degree - Hotel industry specialty
OFPPT, Morocco
First Aid Training - September 2022
Train the trainee - October 2022
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