An energetic and results driven professional with over 10 years of experience working in client focused roles. A clear communicator with excellent problem-solving and relationship building abilities. I thrive in fast paced environments, comfortable of stepping outside my comfort zone to tackle a challenge and drive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Manager
Iconinc Gravity Parklane Properties
LINCOLN, Lincolnshire
12.2023 - Current
Maintained compliance with facilities maintenance and health and safety regulations at all times.
Provided consistent leadership and team management to maintain high levels of team performance and satisfaction.
Responsible for recruitment, training and coaching high-performing team members to achieve organisational objectives.
Delegated responsibilities efficiently amongst team members and following up to ensure tasks are completed.
Established a positive work environment to promote staff morale and productivity.
Drive excellent tenant satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints and general enquiries promptly.
Draft leasing and sale agreements for tenant signing, following up, and accessing before counter signing.
Orchestrated efficient turnarounds between tenancies; ensured professional cleaning and decoration before a new occupant moves in.
Developed strategies to retain tenants and improve the tenant experience.
Deputy Manager
Iconinc Gravity, Parklane Properties
07.2022 - 12.2023
Recording potential leads and following up with aim to convert potential leads into definite sales.
Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
Maintaining key data and up to date records of in-house tenants.
Logging and reporting maintenance issues and required repairs and ensuring they are completed promptly.
Supporting timely and professional communication via email and webchat services.
Contributing and collating feedback to improve services and to drive retention occupancy.
Responsible in the absence of the General Manager.
Resident Experience Host
Gravity Iconinc, Parklane Properties
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
08.2020 - 07.2022
Undertake reception duties including answering calls, receiving visitors, and conducting property show rounds.
Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Assisted in maintaining accurate data and records using Microsoft and other software programmes.
Responsible for property inspections and deposit returns following an end of tenancy.
Kept work and communal areas within the accommodation in high standard for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction
Reservations Co-ordinator
Hilton Hotels Worldwide / Leaf Hospitality
06.2017 - 08.2019
Manage individual and group enquires via telephone and e-mail.
Process all reservation requests, amendments and cancelations using OnQ and ROI systems.
Attend daily forecast meetings discussing upcoming business, pricing strategies, and analysing occupancy levels to boost revenue growth.
Produce quotations and written contracts to all clients and turn tentative business into definite.
Oversee the accuracy of the hotel rooms inventory and all reservations to protect the loss of revenue where possible.
Communicate all upcoming group business to the hotel departments during weekly operational meetings.
Provide close support to the Front Office Team with handling complaints, general enquires and guest satisfaction.
Monitor the satisfaction and loyalty tracker and share feedback with the necessary departments at the hotel.
Events and Groups Co-ordinator
Marriott Hotels International
12.2015 - 06.2017
Organising and planning meetings, events and social celebrations. Co-ordinating overnight accommodation for sport and corporate requests.
Meeting with potential clients to promote the services and facilities of the Hotel, identifying client needs, negotiating rates and arranging contracts to secure new business.
Attend weekly operational meetings and liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth operation of all business at the Hotel.
Meet and greet clients on arrival and act as point of contact throughout the duration of stay to ensure their time at the hotel is a 4-star experience.
Conducting client follow up calls, to monitor client satisfaction and identifying possible areas of improvement and communicate to all departments.
Education
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, ICT, Religious Education, Art, Graphic Product Design
Edmonton County
Enfield, Middx
01.2002 - 01.2007
BTEC National Diploma - Performance Arts
Chickenshed Theatre
Southgate, Enfield
09.2009 - 08.2011
City and Guilds Basic construction - Construction
Hertford Regional College
Hertford, Hertfordshire
01.2007 - 06.2008
Carpentry and joinery Level 1 - Construction
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2017 - 06.2018
Skills
Client relationship management
Resilience under pressure
Decision-Making
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Enthusiastic and positive 'can do' attitude
Personal Information
Date of birth: 26/03/1991
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
Maintaining an active lifestyle and value keeping fit and healthy.
Keen interest in theatre.
Creative individual who enjoys art and dancing Salsa.
Timeline
General Manager
Iconinc Gravity Parklane Properties
12.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager
Iconinc Gravity, Parklane Properties
07.2022 - 12.2023
Resident Experience Host
Gravity Iconinc, Parklane Properties
08.2020 - 07.2022
Carpentry and joinery Level 1 - Construction
Lincoln College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Reservations Co-ordinator
Hilton Hotels Worldwide / Leaf Hospitality
06.2017 - 08.2019
Events and Groups Co-ordinator
Marriott Hotels International
12.2015 - 06.2017
BTEC National Diploma - Performance Arts
Chickenshed Theatre
09.2009 - 08.2011
City and Guilds Basic construction - Construction
Hertford Regional College
01.2007 - 06.2008
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, ICT, Religious Education, Art, Graphic Product Design