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Carla Dulce Marques Dos Santos

Carla Dulce Marques Dos Santos

Funchal,Madeira

Summary

Highly customer-focused with a background in accounting, social media marketing, digital literacy, strategic planning, networking, analytical thinking, and maintaining composure under pressure. Experienced Sales Consultant with over 14 years in Hospitality industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals. Focused Medical Sales Consultant with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Adept at project planning and managing multiple accounts at once. Dedicated to improving company sales goals and meeting business objectives. Passionate Call Centre Agent with experience in data accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development. Works well under tight deadlines. Motivated Public Relations with 22 years of experience, recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Customer-oriented with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Experienced working in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things. Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, customer service improvements. Dedicated highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization. Enthusiastic with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service. Reliable Timeshare Sales Consultant with Vacation Club industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver. Organised and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Timeshare Sales Consultant

Pestana
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
10.2012 - Current
  • Dedicated hospitality professional with over 14 years of experience in delivering exceptional guest experiences and exceeding sales targets.
  • Recognized for excellent customer service, problem-solving skills, and ability to build strong client relationships.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth through personalized service and persuasive sales techniques.
  • Multilingual communicator with expertise in cultural sensitivity and team collaboration.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Reviewed customer history to recommend appropriate products and services.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

Guest relations coordinator

Pestana
Alvor Praia, Algarve, Portugal
04.2011 - 09.2012
  • Customer Relations Coordinator assigning customer service roles, meeting and greeting guests staying at hotel.
  • Handling guest complaints. Weekly allocation of client arrivals and check-out lists, assisting Timeshare representatives.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day', or "Increased sales by 10%".
  • Ensuring guest stays are monitored and guaranteeing well-being of each guest with goal of earning their loyalty. Support reception team when necessary to enhance guest experience.
  • Provide suggestions to Manager to drive additional sales. Problem-solving skills
  • Collaborated closely with sales department to identify, support and maximize expansion opportunities.
  • Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
  • Optimized customer service strategy to focus on priority customers, boosting repeat purchases.
  • Collaborated with reception team to enhance service delivery and exceed guest expectations.
  • Analysed paid and organic website data to enhance Return On Investment (ROI).
  • Built public relations strategies for broadened advertising scope.
  • Drove customer retention, building engaging relationships through every interaction.

Public relations coordinator

Algarve Property
Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Personal and written contact with potential clients, directing them to company's sales team. Sending property photos, features, and descriptions in English to websites Rightmove & Prime Location.
  • Created marketing materials and updated property listings, to increase visibility.
  • Making calls to clients to determine if their property is still on market, price changes, and updating service database.
  • Public Relations role at Vila Sol Golf Club, setting up information desk at golf clubhouse, representing company as customer service representative, and dealing with golfers to buy and sell their property.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Medical Sales Consultant

Promed
Kilorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland
09.2005 - 08.2010
  • Identified and secured new sales opportunities to consistently achieve performance targets.
  • Provided considerate sales aftercare for maintained client satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with other team members from different departments towards achieving overall company objectives.
  • Managed between 80-100 customer calls per day', or "Increased sales by 55%".
  • Grew sales region through targeted lead research and conversion.
  • Inbound and outbound calls. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
  • Handle general practitioners, hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies. Process requests from doctors for sales of equipment and consumables.
  • Achieve sales targets through account management. Develop product knowledge through training. Participate in conventions to promote company products

Call centre agent

Western Union
Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • Left South Africa in May 2003
  • Acted as first point of contact for customer issues and queries.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls, ensuring swift response times.
  • Optimized customer experience by tailoring responses to individual needs.
  • Established follow-up call systems to effectively resolve complaints and maintain customer loyalty.
  • Bank transfers to accounts worldwide and receiving funds directly for clients.
  • Good communication, active listening, handling customer calls. problem solving, multitasking. Technical competency with CRM and call centre software.
  • Managing numerous inbound and outbound calls to and from clients, listening to their needs or problems, and providing helpful solutions to their issues.

Education

High School Diploma - Secondary Education

General Smuts High School
Vereeniging, Johannesburg, South Africa
12.1982

Skills

  • Customer Service & Hospitality
  • Sales Strategies & Up-selling
  • Negotiation & Persuasion
  • Problem-solving & Conflict Resolution
  • MS Office Suite
  • Customer focused
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Multilingual

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Zumba Instructor
  • Walking/Gym/Dancing/Socializing with friends
  • Fabric Painting

Certification

  • Fundamental Sales Skills Training: Prospecting, Discovery, Up-selling Techniques
  • Telephone Etiquette Certification
  • Herbalife Supervisor
  • Pestana Millionaires Club - Sales Volume £500,000.00 December 2014
  • Pestana Millionaires Club - Sales Volume £1000,000.00 June 2016
  • Pestana Millinaires Club - Sales Volume £3000,000.00 July 2023

Timeline

Timeshare Sales Consultant

Pestana
10.2012 - Current

Guest relations coordinator

Pestana
04.2011 - 09.2012

Public relations coordinator

Algarve Property
10.2010 - 03.2011

Medical Sales Consultant

Promed
09.2005 - 08.2010

Call centre agent

Western Union
08.2003 - 07.2005

High School Diploma - Secondary Education

General Smuts High School
Carla Dulce Marques Dos Santos