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Karla Bianca Romero

Karla Bianca Romero

Dubai

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, boasting a remarkable track record of more than 18 years in overseeing ground operations for airlines at both regional and international airports. Proficient in optimizing airline procedures through effective process enhancement, internal audits, personnel growth and advancement. Demonstrated expertise in effectively resolving customer concerns, improving overall customer experiences and satisfaction, and fostering teamwork to provide outstanding service

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Airport Services Supervisor

Emirates Airline
01.2013 - Current
  • Ensuring standard operating procedures are followed at all times by close supervision of the boarding process e.g. Pre-boarding checks/announcements, zone boarding, document checks, hand baggage collection etc.
  • Communicates with various departments on operational problems as well as in ensuring an on-time departure
  • Ensuring flight safety and security through maintaining strict control over APP/API checks, flight coupon reconciliation and head count confirmation
  • Assisting the Ground Dispatcher with positioning and removal of aerobridge on both arrival and departure flights as per standard operating procedure.
  • With minimal escalation to Duty Officers, managing stressful departure situations at the gate, including denied boarding and downgrading of passengers, gate changes and flight delays, short/rush connections and off-loading of passengers. Wherever possible, these situations must be handled, preserving customer service standards and on-time performance. Ensuring immediate follow-up actions are taken, where required, in effort to recover the service.
  • Identifying system/operational lapses in the service and work towards service improvement by recommending corrective measures whilst preserving customer services standards as well as on-time performance.

Senior Customer Services - Skywards Specialist

Emirates Airlines
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Handle skywards accounts of high-valued members and premium members whilst safeguarding sensitive information in database. Thorough investigation/evaluation is required in order to recommend activities to be processed in accounts.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for both internal and external customer through efficient use of assets and resources, product updates and briefings to provide first time resolution to customers. Escalate operational issues to supervisor to provide corrective action.
  • Work closely with Service delivery, System support, and governance teams evaluate and recommend actions for excellent customer service delivery.

Airport Services Agent

Emirates Airline
11.2007 - 01.2011
  • Provided passenger assistance at ticket counter and gate areas by issuing tickets, checking baggage and assigning seats.
  • Verified identification and travel documents to efficiently board passengers for on-time departure.
  • Resolved customer requests, questions and complaints by analyzing individual situations and determining best use of resources.
  • Operated PA system to make announcements regarding flight activity.
  • Operated specialized weighing and screening equipment to weigh and screen passenger luggage.

Public Relations Assistant

Bigfoot Entertainment International / International Academy Of Film And Television (IAFT)
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Assisted with planning, development and implementation of company projects and programs.
  • Resolved complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted during high telephone volumes and customer escalations.
  • Develop, write and distribute approved press releases that are news-worthy. ·
  • Write Meeting Agendas and Recaps
  • Produce News Clipping binders and organize Media Recaps, as well as EAV Reports

Passenger Service Agent

Visayas Airport Services Corporation (VASCOR)
01.2003 - 01.2006

AIRLINES : Cathay Pacific Airways, Silk Air Pte, Mandarin Air, Qatar Airways, Asiana Airlines and Far Eastern Transport

  • Assisted passengers with check-in and boarding processes, enforcing compliance with airline policies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to passengers, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
  • Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.
  • Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes over PA system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Airline Management

Royal Christian College
Mandaue City, Cebu PH
10.2004

Skills

  • Extensive expertise in overseeing flight operations
  • Profound knowledge of airport security protocols
  • Extensive knowledge of aviation regulations at local, state and federal levels
  • Well-acquainted with necessary reporting process, including proficiency in using MS Office software
  • Demonstrating versatile communication abilities
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Handling Complaints
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Strategic Planning

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

2017

· Air Carrier Access Act Recurrent Training for EKAS

· EKAS Supervisory Development M2: Lead through Conversation

2016

· EKAS Supervisory Development M1: Lead from Within

· Good to Go (EK Doc Checks) for Supervisors

. EKraam

2015

· Fit to Fly

2014

· First Aid for the Workplace Initial

· ACAA Recurrent Training for EKAS

2012

· Reservations, Fares and Ticketing – Skywards

· Skywards Service Centre Foundation

· Issuing Service Vouchers

2011

· Issuing Service Vouchers

· MACS for Airport Services – Dubai

2010

· ACAA For EK Airport Services

2009

· I Promise

2008

· Trial Runs for Baggage Handling System

· Business Conversion: Check In

· T3/C2 Generic Familiarization Refresher-EMIRATES AIRPORT EXPLORERS

· Generic Familiarization Tour of Terminal 3 & Concourse 2

· Basic Aviation Security Course (Level-1)

· Abinitio - Emirates Airport Services – OJT

· Health And Safety Training (EKAS)

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

2007

· Emirates Essentials

· Customer Service Level 1


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ONLINE COURSES

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Front-line Staff

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Back-end Staff

. Planning My Contribution

· Air Carrier Access Act General Awareness

· Basics of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

· Introduction to MyBC

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· Getting Ready for Ramadan - Ground Staff

· Terminal 3 & Concourse 2 - An Orientation

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Front-line Staff

· Skywards - Rewarding Loyal Customers

· Electronic Tickets: Accepting Passengers

· Accepting Passengers: Interline Electronic Tickets

· Live Animal Regulations

· Reservations

· Najm Suggestions and Nominations

· Najm

· Reservations

· Customer Journey through the Emirates Hub

· Get Online - Emirates Specific

· Fatigue and Shift Work

· Accepting Passengers: Interline Electronic Tickets

· Electronic Tickets: Accepting Passengers

· Information Systems Protection: Information Security

· Skywards in Airport Services

· Live Animal Regulations

· Skywards Instant Upgrades - GUI : Quiz

· Terminal 3 & Concourse 2 - An Orientation

· Performance Matters

· Najm

· Examining Travel Documents

· Najm Suggestions and Nominations

· Introduction to Spot Review

· Skywards Instant Upgrades - MACS:Quiz

· Skywards Top Level Assessment

· Wearing the Emirates Uniform

. Reservations

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· Air Carriers Access Act (US Regulations)

· Checking For LAGs

· Air Carriers Access Act (US Regulations)

· ESTA SFP and AQQ for Dubai and US Stations

· Issuing Service Vouchers

· Processing Mobile Boarding Pass

· Air Carrier Access Act General Awareness

· Aviation Security

· SMS Training for Dubai

· Invest in Yourself - Plan Your Development

· AVSEC Certification Exam

· Emirates Skywards Driving Loyalty

· Aviation Security

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· The Emirates Hub at Dubai Airport

· Basics of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

· Introduction to Emirates Immediate Response Team (EK-IRT

· Managing On Time Performance

· Human Factors Training for Airport Operations

· Introduction to Spot Review

· Aviation Security

· Emirates Airside Safety·

Additional Information


  • Date of Birth : 24 September 1983
  • Nationality : Filipino
  • Gender : Female
  • Civil Status : Married
  • Height : 5'4”
  • Weight : 67kgs

Timeline

Airport Services Supervisor

Emirates Airline
01.2013 - Current

Senior Customer Services - Skywards Specialist

Emirates Airlines
01.2011 - 01.2013

Airport Services Agent

Emirates Airline
11.2007 - 01.2011

Public Relations Assistant

Bigfoot Entertainment International / International Academy Of Film And Television (IAFT)
01.2007 - 12.2007

Passenger Service Agent

Visayas Airport Services Corporation (VASCOR)
01.2003 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Airline Management

Royal Christian College

2017

· Air Carrier Access Act Recurrent Training for EKAS

· EKAS Supervisory Development M2: Lead through Conversation

2016

· EKAS Supervisory Development M1: Lead from Within

· Good to Go (EK Doc Checks) for Supervisors

. EKraam

2015

· Fit to Fly

2014

· First Aid for the Workplace Initial

· ACAA Recurrent Training for EKAS

2012

· Reservations, Fares and Ticketing – Skywards

· Skywards Service Centre Foundation

· Issuing Service Vouchers

2011

· Issuing Service Vouchers

· MACS for Airport Services – Dubai

2010

· ACAA For EK Airport Services

2009

· I Promise

2008

· Trial Runs for Baggage Handling System

· Business Conversion: Check In

· T3/C2 Generic Familiarization Refresher-EMIRATES AIRPORT EXPLORERS

· Generic Familiarization Tour of Terminal 3 & Concourse 2

· Basic Aviation Security Course (Level-1)

· Abinitio - Emirates Airport Services – OJT

· Health And Safety Training (EKAS)

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

2007

· Emirates Essentials

· Customer Service Level 1


-

ONLINE COURSES

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Front-line Staff

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Back-end Staff

. Planning My Contribution

· Air Carrier Access Act General Awareness

· Basics of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

· Introduction to MyBC

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· Getting Ready for Ramadan - Ground Staff

· Terminal 3 & Concourse 2 - An Orientation

· Protecting Payment Card Information - Front-line Staff

· Skywards - Rewarding Loyal Customers

· Electronic Tickets: Accepting Passengers

· Accepting Passengers: Interline Electronic Tickets

· Live Animal Regulations

· Reservations

· Najm Suggestions and Nominations

· Najm

· Reservations

· Customer Journey through the Emirates Hub

· Get Online - Emirates Specific

· Fatigue and Shift Work

· Accepting Passengers: Interline Electronic Tickets

· Electronic Tickets: Accepting Passengers

· Information Systems Protection: Information Security

· Skywards in Airport Services

· Live Animal Regulations

· Skywards Instant Upgrades - GUI : Quiz

· Terminal 3 & Concourse 2 - An Orientation

· Performance Matters

· Najm

· Examining Travel Documents

· Najm Suggestions and Nominations

· Introduction to Spot Review

· Skywards Instant Upgrades - MACS:Quiz

· Skywards Top Level Assessment

· Wearing the Emirates Uniform

. Reservations

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· Air Carriers Access Act (US Regulations)

· Checking For LAGs

· Air Carriers Access Act (US Regulations)

· ESTA SFP and AQQ for Dubai and US Stations

· Issuing Service Vouchers

· Processing Mobile Boarding Pass

· Air Carrier Access Act General Awareness

· Aviation Security

· SMS Training for Dubai

· Invest in Yourself - Plan Your Development

· AVSEC Certification Exam

· Emirates Skywards Driving Loyalty

· Aviation Security

· Dangerous Goods for Passenger Handling

· The Emirates Hub at Dubai Airport

· Basics of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

· Introduction to Emirates Immediate Response Team (EK-IRT

· Managing On Time Performance

· Human Factors Training for Airport Operations

· Introduction to Spot Review

· Aviation Security

· Emirates Airside Safety·

Karla Bianca Romero