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BILHA JOHN

Dubai,UAE
BILHA JOHN

Summary

Self-motivated Concierge with exceptional customer care skills. Experience managing administration, reception and safety support operations. Follows procedures to uphold company policies for professional, consistent service. Decisive and responsible for informed decision making, proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and strong work ethic. Excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Skills allow one to effectively convey complex ideas and information to various stakeholders. Overall Ability to drive innovation foster teamwork, and deliver exceptional results that positively impact the organization's success. Confident that this skills and qualities make a strong candidate for this role, and look forward to the opportunity to contribute to

team.

Overview

1824
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Billionaire Resort and Retreat Kenya, Malindi, Kenya

Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager
202.01 - 2024.05 (1822 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Assisted in organizing and maintaining sales files, databases, and records
  • Help with scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing reports
  • Communicated with clients via phone, email, or in person to provide information, answer inquiries, and assisted with booking reservations
  • Assisted in planning and organizing events, such as meetings, conferences, and weddings
  • Coordinate with clients and various departments within hotel to ensure successful events
  • Attended industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote hotel and build relationships with potential clients
  • Conducted research on industry trends, competitors, and potential clients to identify new business opportunities
  • Effectively carried out these responsibilities, to help sales manager and sales team achieve their targets, increase revenue, and contribute to overall success of hotel.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
  • Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
  • Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.

Almanara Luxury Villas

Guest Service Executive
2018.06 - 2020.06 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Implemented new guest service initiatives that resulted in 15% increase in guest satisfaction scores within first six months of employment
  • Successfully resolved challenging guest complaints and issues, maintaining high level of guest satisfaction and receiving commendations from guests
  • Fostered strong cross-departmental communication and collaboration to ensure seamless guest experiences, resulting in improved efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Maximized hotel revenue, utilizing Opera PMS to control daily room inventory.
  • Managed incoming calls effectively using switchboard systems.
  • Organized guest transport to support smooth airport transfers.
  • Inspected presentation of rooms and laundry items.
  • Created newsletters, brochures and social media posts to promote hotel services.
  • Auctioned special requests to elevate guest stays.
  • Up-sold activities from tourism partners to boost revenue.
  • Kept reservations systems up-to-date for clear availability management.
  • Coordinated housekeeping staff to prepare rooms for guest arrivals.
  • Issued guest room keys with advice on location and access.

Nomad Beach Resort

Concierge
2014.10 - 2017.08 (2 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Successful became top/good at resolving guest issues or challenges in a timely and efficient manner to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Received recognition from guests, management, and members for outstanding service and performance
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of local area, attractions, restaurants, and services to provide guests with valuable recommendations and assistance
  • Undertook Medic First Aid Training to enhance capability's to emergencies
  • Updated front desk's concierge book daily so that guests had access to relevant local information
  • Worked closely with guests, some of VIP or celebrity status and always respected their privacy
  • Collaborated with team of 13 to provide faultless service.

Weston Hotel Nairobi

PORTER
2013.02 - 2014.07 (1 year & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Provided exceptional customer service by being friendly, approachable, and attentive to guests' needs and requests
  • Payed attention to smallest details to ensure guests' requests are fulfilled accurately and promptly
  • 30 calls per day were part of usual day
  • Collaborated effectively with other hotel staff members to ensure seamless and positive guest experience
  • Escorted guests to and from their rooms and assisted with their baggage
  • Demonstrated commitment through impeccable attendance and quality performance
  • Explained important features of guest rooms to clients, including how TV remote, heating and cooling, WiFi access and locks worked.
  • Maintained positive, helpful attitude to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Welcomed guests in friendly, professional manner.
  • Communicated with coworkers and managers to coordinate tasks.
  • Marked baggage accurately with claim checks
  • Organized and prioritized luggage storage to provide quick retrieval for departing guests and timely check-in for new arrivals.

MultiChoice, Nairobi , Nairobi

Customer Service Agent/Client Support
2015.07 - 2024.12 (9 years & 5 months)

Job overview

-Perform customer transactions accurately and in an efficient manner.
-Provide high quality customer service by answering customer inquiries. efficiently and politely
with correct and complete solutions
-Acted on critical link between Multichoice (DSTV) and our biggest fans/clients
-Provided naturally service-centric and revel in bringing delight and satisfaction to customers -
kept constant touch with customersʼ needs

  • Obtained feedback from customers to improve service experience.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Consistently achieved service rating targets, managing customer inquiries with personalized care and attention.
  • Recorded customer communications to maintain proper documentation.
  • Handled phone, email and social media inquiries with consistent customer service across multiple channels.

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection, Nairobi, Kenya

Receptionist/customer Care
202.10 - 202.12 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Greeted incoming customers in professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered and helped resolve inquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of company.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
  • Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Prioritized tasks to maintain reliable service throughout peak times.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Managed bookings using Booker software to schedule, cancel and re-arrange appointments.

Education

Alphax College , Eldoret Kenya

Some College (No Degree) from Video Production, Scripting, Video Shooting, Editi
2005.01 - 2008.04 (3 years & 3 months)

Manor House High School , Kitale Kenya

High School Diploma
2006.01 - 2009.04 (3 years & 3 months)

Nairobi Institute of Ecommerce , Ruiru Town, Kenya

Diploma in Hospitality Management from Hospitality Management
2011.01 - 2013.08 (2 years & 7 months)

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication
  • Client management
  • Complex negotiations
  • Experiential campaigns
  • Front Office Operations
  • Guest Experience
  • Time Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Native

Timeline

Guest Service Executive

Almanara Luxury Villas
2018.06 - 2020.06 (2 years)

Customer Service Agent/Client Support

MultiChoice
2015.07 - 2024.12 (9 years & 5 months)

Concierge

Nomad Beach Resort
2014.10 - 2017.08 (2 years & 10 months)

PORTER

Weston Hotel Nairobi
2013.02 - 2014.07 (1 year & 5 months)

Nairobi Institute of Ecommerce

Diploma in Hospitality Management from Hospitality Management
2011.01 - 2013.08 (2 years & 7 months)

Manor House High School

High School Diploma
2006.01 - 2009.04 (3 years & 3 months)

Alphax College

Some College (No Degree) from Video Production, Scripting, Video Shooting, Editi
2005.01 - 2008.04 (3 years & 3 months)

Receptionist/customer Care

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
202.10 - 202.12 (2 months)

Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

Billionaire Resort and Retreat Kenya
202.01 - 2024.05 (1822 years & 4 months)
BILHA JOHN