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Yoga, Meditation,Hiking, reading and cinema
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Carla Inacio

Carla Inacio

Rooms Division Director
Porto,PT

Summary

Dear Sirs,

Driven Rooms Division Manager with 28 years of experience in hospitality. Extensive understanding of leadership and team supervision. Dedicated to holding employees to excellent standards of customer service and maintaining relationships with guests, always enthusiastic about delivering superior service to every guest. Successful at providing individualized services and monitoring employees. Diligent team player committed to providing exceptional guest services by directing staff, managing individual and group bookings and resolving common customer service issues. In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry and business administration. Successful at cutting costs without impacting quality of service and guest satisfaction. Improve professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about hospitality and hotels. I believe that every guest deserves a unique and memorable experience. With my experience in team management, my biggest challenge in leadership is to provide the best possible service to guests. In addition, I love working with people and developing their potentials in order to discover the best of themselves by making them achieve their goals through the professional ethics of each one.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Rooms Division Director

Hilton Porto Gaia
06.2021 - Current
  • Trained new employees on standards and hotel procedures.
  • Upheld high standards for customer service and led by example.
  • Inspected rooms for damages and sufficient housekeeping practices.
  • Reviewed housekeeping supply charts and inventories.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Solicited and reviewed guest feedback and promptly resolved complaints.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.
  • Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
  • Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
  • Assisted with development and distribution of marketing materials for facility.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase occupancy.
  • Planned and executed marketing activities to improve property brand and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 194-room hotel with staff of 43 employees.
  • Evaluated and promptly resolved lodging facility operational issues.
  • Supervised team of 9 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
  • Analyzed financial performance of property and adjusted strategies or processes as needed to improve outcomes.
  • Created and managed accurate occupancy forecasts and budgets.
  • Fostered safe lodging environment with reliable and effective security services.

Training Facilitator

ISLA
02.2008 - 09.2008
  • Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Administered assessments before, during and after courses.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Planned and conducted staff trainings with emphasis on Hospitality areas.
  • Scheduled and coordinated training sessions, including booking facilities and arranging catering.
  • Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
  • Increased sales by 10%
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions
  • Administered assessments before, during and after courses
  • Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs
  • Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating On Job environment
  • Mentored 12 employees per month after classes in order to monitor progress in housekeeping and all different areas.

Quality Manager

Meliã Gaia Porto
06.2004 - 06.2008
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Front Office Manager

Quality Inn
10.1997 - 06.2004
  • Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Monitored customer service trends and provided insights to management team for further improvement.
  • Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Planned and exceed customer expectations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Training of 1st Aid And Basic Life Support

Instituto Do Emprego E Formação Profissional
Lisboa

Some College (No Degree) - Pedagogical Training Course For Trainers

I.A.T.A.
Lisboa

Some College (No Degree) - Behavior Management Training

Universidade Lusofona
Lisboa

Ph.D. - Public Relations And Publicity

Instituto Superior De Novas Profissões
Lisboa
06.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Sales And Marketing Education

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa
Lisboa

Some College (No Degree) - F&B Management

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa
Lisboa

High School Diploma -

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa
Lisboa
06.1996

Skills

  • Company Guidelines
  • Performance Goals
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Purchase Orders
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Business Growth
  • Front Office Operations
  • Employee Development
  • Business Operations
  • Public Relations
  • Employee Engagement Management
  • Train Staff
  • Corrective Actions
  • Administrative Support
  • Generating Reports

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2

Yoga, Meditation,Hiking, reading and cinema

Training - continuous learning

Timeline

Rooms Division Director

Hilton Porto Gaia
06.2021 - Current

Training Facilitator

ISLA
02.2008 - 09.2008

Quality Manager

Meliã Gaia Porto
06.2004 - 06.2008

Front Office Manager

Quality Inn
10.1997 - 06.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Training of 1st Aid And Basic Life Support

Instituto Do Emprego E Formação Profissional

Some College (No Degree) - Pedagogical Training Course For Trainers

I.A.T.A.

Some College (No Degree) - Behavior Management Training

Universidade Lusofona

Ph.D. - Public Relations And Publicity

Instituto Superior De Novas Profissões

Some College (No Degree) - Sales And Marketing Education

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa

Some College (No Degree) - F&B Management

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa

High School Diploma -

Escola De Hotelaria E Turismo De Lisboa
Carla InacioRooms Division Director