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Melissa Fernandes

Dubai

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hard working with over 22 years of experience in airport operations. Works with internal and external customers to determine requirements and provide excellent service and on time completion of tasks on hand with no compromise on safety. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Highly skilled decision maker with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently. Trained to deal with flight delays and disruption. Has a working knowledge of systems like MACS BELT DMIS AACS ALTEA. Has attended an introductory course to dnata's Emergency Response Plan. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Load Control Coordinator

Dnata
10.2007 - Current
  • Prepares weight and balance documentations for Emirates and Other Airlines.
  • Effective communication with internal and external customers to provide high quality service.
  • Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Provides quality solutions and suggestions towards eliminating errors.
  • Handles tasks efficiently and independently whilst maintaining all safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Learns new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

Flight Control Supervisor

Dnata
05.2002 - 09.2007
  • Worked with internal and external customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Pre-planned and trouble shot issues to minimise flight delays caused due to late arrivals and discrepancies from the ground handling departments.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the duty manager.
  • Central point of contact between the airlines, Ground handling departments and Government Authorities.
  • Supervised and worked closely with the Customer Services Team and Aircraft Loading Team to ensure all ground handling requirements were met.
  • Support the Ground Dispatcher for coordinating with Dubai Airports, Group safety, Police, Medical teams Fire Department etc.
  • Coordinating with different departments for missing baggage, cargo, mail, courier to ensure timely delivery at bay.
  • Stand Planning - Coordinate with Dubai Airports in planning and updating correct gates and bays in DMIS.
  • Coordinating with towing teams and Dubai Airports for timely towing of aircrafts.
  • Handling of flight disruption desk.

Check In Agent

Dnata
10.1999 - 05.2002
  • Check -in.
  • Visa/Passport checks.
  • Boarding.
  • Handling passengers requiring special assistance.
  • Handling Arrivals/Departures.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

M.M.K College
Mumbai
04.1997

Higher Secondary Education - Grade 12

M.M.K College
Mumbai
04.1994

S.S.C - Grade 10

St. Josephs Convent High School
Mumbai
04.1992

Skills

  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision Making
  • Good listening skills
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Safety conscious
  • Proactive planner
  • Providing support to teams remotely
  • Delivering
  • Engaging others

Languages

Hindi
Advanced
C1
Marathi
Elementary
A2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Load Control Coordinator

Dnata
10.2007 - Current

Flight Control Supervisor

Dnata
05.2002 - 09.2007

Check In Agent

Dnata
10.1999 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

M.M.K College

Higher Secondary Education - Grade 12

M.M.K College

S.S.C - Grade 10

St. Josephs Convent High School
Melissa Fernandes