Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Elise Wheeler

Ryde,Isle of Wight

Summary

Reliable and hard working Hotel Day Duty Manager with 8 years of experience at P&O Cruises, contributing to operational aspects and solution development. Recognised for driving customer satisfaction and leading / executing onboard events. Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on team development and effective communication. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead discussions to achieve desired outcomes in line with brand standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Hotel Day Duty Manager

P&O Cruises
05.2025 - Current

• Overseeing the hotel operation during day time hours and supporting all departments within the hotel team onboard.

• Identifying and root cause removal of irritants from the guest flow and experience by analysing NPS scores.

• Support the guest journey by identifying opportunities to continuously improve flow and logistics of embarkation and disembarkation and catering to specific needs.

• Driving the brand vision and ensuring standards are maintained by conducting regular training sessions

• Supporting revenue generation through reception services, onboard ceremonies and gifts.


Reception / Events Manager

P&O Cruises
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated daily guest flow to reception, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Oversaw issue resolution and addressed complaints professionally and customer-focused.
  • Conducted regular training and team building exercises with the Reception team to maintain high standards of customer service and understanding of our guests needs.
  • Liaised with shore side and onboard departments to coordinate events, travel agent groups and PR requests.
  • Administered all gift orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate departmental reconciliations.
  • Successfully executed multiple Weddings@sea, vow renewals, and scattering of ashes with relevant departments, receiving positive feedback from our guests.
  • Driven onboard revenue by promoting ceremonies around the ship.
  • Took ownership of onboard ceremonies, planning ahead with the shore side team prior to embarkation to ensure all needs are met and being the first point of contact and catering to all needs to the best of my ability.


Receptionist

P&O Cruises
09.2018 - 11.2022

Apprentice Receptionist

P&O Cruises
09.2017 - 09.2018

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

South Downs College
Portsmouth
09.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 3 - National Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Highbury College
Portsmouth
09.2015 - 09.2017

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of Polar, CORe, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Agyliasis
  • Phone and email management
  • Event planning
  • Calm under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Customer service enhancement and support
  • Multitasking abilities

Affiliations

  • Travelling
  • Journaling
  • Cooking
  • Gym & Pilates

Accomplishments

  • SHINE award
  • Team of the month award
  • Successfully passed the wedding audit with Bermuda officals onboard Ventura - October 2022

Certification

  • Disability awareness training
  • CARE Team member (Part of CUK)


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hotel Day Duty Manager

P&O Cruises
05.2025 - Current

Reception / Events Manager

P&O Cruises
11.2022 - 05.2025

Receptionist

P&O Cruises
09.2018 - 11.2022

Apprentice Receptionist

P&O Cruises
09.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

South Downs College
09.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 3 - National Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Highbury College
09.2015 - 09.2017
Elise Wheeler