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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Custom
Personal Information
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Elena Buitunitoga Qereqeretabua

Elena Buitunitoga Qereqeretabua

Nadi

Summary

Highly organized and focused professional with a strong ability to take initiative and adapt spontaneously to dynamic environments. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, ensuring efficient task management and project completion. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in all endeavours.

Ambitious Assistant Front Office Manager skilled in enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Excel at team leadership and problem-solving, driving improvements in front office procedures and guest relations. Successfully implemented streamlined check-in processes, reducing wait times and boosting overall guest experience.

Driven professional with strong aspiration to contribute to hospitality industry as Assistant Front Office Manager. Skilled in customer service and conflict resolution, combined with excellent communication and team leadership abilities. Poised to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline front office operations for optimal efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8041
8041
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Front Office Manager

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
01.2022 - Current
  • Duty Manager

• Co-ordinate Front Office operations during shift, including Front Desk, Guest Services, Concierge and Uniform Services to ensure guest service excellence and adherence to the Hotel’s standards and procedures at all times

• Be proactive in observing operational needs across the hotel, enlisting associates from other departments to assist in areas where business demands are higher.

• Supervise the management of inventory availability and blocking to ensure that each guest is accommodated according to their requirements, investigating any room discrepancies.

• Actively manage an oversold situation in accordance with hotel policy and procedure to ensure guest satisfaction

  • Team Leader

Guest Service Agent

Westin Denarau Resort & Spa
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Concierge
  • Operator
  • Relieving Rooms Controller
  • Relieving Duty Manager

• Deal with problems and complaints received from guests, acting immediately to restore guest satisfaction

• Ensure adherence to hotel credit procedures and policies at all times, leading by example

• Align your working practices and conduct with the Hotel’s Vision; consistently strive to meet and exceed the expectations of both internal and external guests

  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and patience.
  • Assisted guests in locating local attractions to enrich their stay.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, prioritising safety of guests.

Sales Executive

Denarau Dive Surf & Skies
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed key client accounts meticulously, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence leading to nurturing long-term partnerships.
  • Boosted sales revenue through aggressive and targeted marketing strategies.

Tour Consultant

Allied Touring Services
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Meet & Greet
  • Crew Ships Tour Guide
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Tour Consultant

Tour Managers
10.2009 - 10.2011
  • Meet & Greet
  • MYFIJI Reservation Agent
  • Transport Coordinator
  • Wedding Coordinator

Receptionist

Capricorn International Hotel
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Reservations
  • Phone Operator
  • Maid
  • Public Area
  • Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
  • Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
  • Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.

Education

Introduction to Computers

Sangam Institute of Technology

Proficiency in Information Systems Management -

Aptech Worldwide Education

Certificate in Flight Attendant - Customer Service

New Zealand Pacific Training Centre

First Aid & Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Fiji Red Cross Society

Nutrition, Personal Hygiene and Self Presentation

South Pacific Academy of Beauty Therapy

Air Accidents, Handling Emergency & Survival, Emergency Equipment & Cabin Equipment, Aviation Medicine, Air Rage Terrorism & Security, Rosters & Lifestyle, The Aeroplane Flight Operations, In-Flight Services & Operations, Water Survival – Written, Water Survival – Practical, 737 Life Raft & Emergency Equipment Familiarization, 737 Emergency Equipment location, 737 Slide Jump, 737 Door opening & Closing, 737 Overwing Exit Operations

Airline Training Solutions
2010

Airport Operations & Services

Menzies Aviation / Travel Careers & Training

Occupational Health & Safety – Module 1 & II -

Fiji National University
11.2023

Skills

  • Organized
  • Spontaneous
  • Focused
  • Taking Initiative

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Year, 2022
  • Winner of J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence, 2023
  • Taskforce at Sheraton Melbourne, Australia, 03/25/24, 04/15/24
  • Taskforce at Sheraton Aggie Grey’s, Samoa, 07/14/24, 07/30/24
  • Taskforce at Sheraton Aggies Grey’s Samoa, 10/15/24, 10/30/24
  • Served in Samoa, 2024 CHOGHAM

Custom

  • Cooking
  • Socializing
  • Just being ME

Personal Information

Date of birth: 06/28/88

Timeline

Assistant Front Office Manager

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
01.2022 - Current

Guest Service Agent

Westin Denarau Resort & Spa
01.2015 - 12.2021

Sales Executive

Denarau Dive Surf & Skies
01.2014 - 01.2015

Tour Consultant

Allied Touring Services
01.2012 - 04.2014

Tour Consultant

Tour Managers
10.2009 - 10.2011

Receptionist

Capricorn International Hotel
03.2009 - 09.2009

Certificate in Flight Attendant - Customer Service

New Zealand Pacific Training Centre

First Aid & Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Fiji Red Cross Society

Nutrition, Personal Hygiene and Self Presentation

South Pacific Academy of Beauty Therapy

Airport Operations & Services

Menzies Aviation / Travel Careers & Training

Introduction to Computers

Sangam Institute of Technology

Proficiency in Information Systems Management -

Aptech Worldwide Education

Air Accidents, Handling Emergency & Survival, Emergency Equipment & Cabin Equipment, Aviation Medicine, Air Rage Terrorism & Security, Rosters & Lifestyle, The Aeroplane Flight Operations, In-Flight Services & Operations, Water Survival – Written, Water Survival – Practical, 737 Life Raft & Emergency Equipment Familiarization, 737 Emergency Equipment location, 737 Slide Jump, 737 Door opening & Closing, 737 Overwing Exit Operations

Airline Training Solutions

Occupational Health & Safety – Module 1 & II -

Fiji National University
Elena Buitunitoga Qereqeretabua