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Vikesh Boyjonauth

Vikesh Boyjonauth

Souillac,Mauritius

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in team building, conflict management, and effective public speaking. Demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting volunteerism, inspiring others, and advancing global citizenship. Possesses advanced problem-solving skills, comprehensive knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and web design. Adept at inventory control, leading teams, and fostering community awareness. Known for self-motivation, flexibility, confidence, and a positive mindset. Career goals include leveraging skills to drive organisational success while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Diligent and proactive individual with strong foundation in problem-solving and communication. Demonstrates excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, along with ability to adapt quickly to new environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Guest Services Officer

Icon of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
01.2024 - 10.2024

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Independence of the Seas
Miami, USA
06.2023 - 11.2023

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Independence of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
08.2022 - 04.2023

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Spectrum of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Jewel of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
08.2020 - 09.2020

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Majesty of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
05.2020 - 09.2020

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Freedom of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
05.2020 - 05.2020

Start date: 09-05-2020 until 18-05-2020 (COVID-19)

(Short term transfer)

Senior Guest Services Officer

Mariner of the Seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Maimi, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Senior Guest Services Officer

Mariner of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
Miami, USA
03.2019 - 11.2019

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Guest Services Officer

Independence of the seas
Miami, USA
08.2018 - 03.2019

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Guest Services Officer

Indenpence of the seas
Miami, USA
10.2017 - 05.2018

1. Warm Welcoming the guests/greet & smile. Always be professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interactions with guests or our fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of the guest contact and crew areas. To always use English as our official language in all means of communication. Greets all guests immediately, 6 feats away immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Uses a positive and clear speaking voice, taking the time to understand all requests in detail. Responds to escalated guest concerns in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Always “Looking the Part” as the Guest Services Officer plays a key role in being the first impression for the brand and our guests. Through effective ownership and by taking initiative to “Own the Problem” the Guest Services Officer will whenever possible seek to take accountability for delivering outstanding resolution. Also, to focus on providing 1st contact resolution within 30 mins whenever possible and offer goodwill gesture or service recovery after the issue is resolved completely.


3. Responsible for being a determined and focused performer in a team of empowered Guest Services professionals who will strive to deliver focused and extraordinary customer service, in accordance to Guest Service Vision and Mission Statement. Taking ownership and accountability for reacting to guest feedback and requests effectively and efficiently. Through maintaining knowledge of all guest ratings and comments assists in maintaining a culture throughout the Guest Services team for owning issues and resolving to the full.


4. Maintains current knowledge of all ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data in order to provide guests with accurate and up – to – date information to answer questions and handle any special requests.


5. Provides cash, credit card and guest account services at the Guest Services desk such as accepting cash payments, cashing personal or Traveler’s checks or exchanging foreign currencies. Follows established procedures to maintain, safeguard, balance and reconcile, assigned cash credit, selling and printing Explorations! Tickets and closing of guest accounts.


6. Provides all services of the Guest Services desk; including, but not limited to tracing missing luggage, baby-sitting arrangement, cash services, safety deposit box service, lost and found service, printing and issuing of the guest Sea Pass cards, broadcasting ship’s announcements, activities reservation, shore excursion reservation, shows reservation, spa reservation, dining reservation, Adventure Ocean kids club assistance, updating departure manifest, providing internet “VOOM” assistance, providing Guest Chat assistance and updating Crown & Anchor Society members accounts as well as applying related coupons into their SeaPass cards.


7. Assists guests with immigration and customs procedures and forms during embarkation and disembarkation day or downlines.


8. Must practice sound and prudent business sense and high professional ethics at all times. Maintains guests’ confidence and protects organization reputation by keeping guest and company information confidential.


9. Attends meetings, training activities, weekly safety drill, to follow maritime & USPH guidelines, courses and all other work-related activities, as required.


10. Proper telephone etiquette is a key requirement. Must ensure that telephones are answered promptly using positive and clear English communication, using the guest’s name at all times where possible. Responsible for spending time manning the Telecom exchange as deemed required by the Guest Services Management.


11. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Effectively monitors, overseas and makes improvements to workplace safety within the division and throughout the ship.

Receptionist

New Mauritius Hotel (Beachcomber) - Paradis Hotel
Le Morne, Black River Districk, Mauritius
11.2014 - 03.2016

1. Warm welcoming the guests/greet and smile. Manages all guest concerns in a considerate, professional manner by showing empathy and listening actively.


2. Responds effectively to guest’s daily questions, requests, comments or complaints. Own the guest’s experience and resolve the issue in a timely manner. Working closely with other department to solve guests’ issues or accommodate guests requests in a faster pace. Assisting guests celebrating birthday, anniversary and more.


3. Ensure accurate guests’ folio and monetary transactions, such as cash or credit card payments. Balance cash float at the end of the shift.


4. Assist guests to make dining and activities reservation.


5. Always use proper resolution steps when dealing with upset guests, such as;

· Remain calm and poised

· Use our best listening skills and let them know you are truly listening.

· Be patient

· Do not take it personally

· Actively sympathize

· Show empathy

· Apologize gracefully

· Use the guest’s name every time

· Speak softly

· Find a solution

· Own the situation and take responsibility

· Triage – to find the root cause of the issue

· Correct the issue

· Log the guest’s situation

· Ask the guest for feedback

· Follow up with the guest to confirm maximum satisfaction

Education

Secondary Education Exam - Team Building & Conflict Management, Effective Public Speaking, Healing and Transforming our Environment Relationships, Violence and Substance Abuse, Promoting Volunteerism, Inspiring Others, Community Awareness, Celebrating Diversity, Advancing Global Citizenship

British American Investment (BAI)/ Youth Engage In Service (YES)

Secondary Education Exam - English Language, Oral, French Literature, French, Mathematics, Art and Design, Commerce, Principles of Accounts

Valentina Keats College

Secondary Education Exam - 12 Hours Human Rights Education Programme

Youth Centre

F&B Professional course - undefined

Lobster Ink

Certificates of attendance - ICT

Best Computer Training Centre
Curepipe, Mauritius
01/2021 - 07/2021

Skills

  • Team Building & Conflict Management
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Promoting Volunteerism
  • Inspiring Others
  • Community Awareness
  • Advancing Global Citizenship
  • Inventory Control
  • Leading
  • Wide Knowledge about 'The Constitution Of The Republic Of Mauritius'
  • Advanced problem solving and improvement
  • Perfect knowledge of Microsoft Office/Internet Software (internet explorer, Firefox, Skype)/Photoshop, etc
  • Fast typing skills
  • Windows upgrade
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and maintenance
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Graphic design & Web design
  • Self Motivated
  • Farsightedness
  • Hard working
  • Bear pressure of work
  • Self Dependent
  • Persuasive
  • Flexible
  • Confident
  • Positive Mindset
  • Risk Taking

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month - January 2023 (Ship: Independence of the Seas)
  • Employee of the month - February 2023 (Ship: Independence of the seas)
  • Certificate of recognition - Guest Services (Front of the house) - Providing exceptional service - January 2023
  • Certificate of recognition - Guest Services (Top Logger) - October 9th, 2022
  • Certificate of recognition - Guest Services (Top Logger) - October 22nd, 2022
  • Certificate of recognition - Guest Services (Smile of the week) - September 10th, 2022
  • Certificate of recognition - Guest Services (Top Logger) - October 29th, 2022
  • Employee of the month - November 12th, 2022 (Ship: Independence of the Seas)
  • Successfully Completed JA Company Program (Junior Achievement), 09/19/13
  • Participated in the 'You can B-b Inspired' Camp, 11/14/13
  • 12 Hours Human Rights Education Programme organized by the Prime Minister's Office in Collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, 09/06/14 to 09/27/14

Hobbies

  • Reading Books, Newspapers and Magazines
  • Appreciate literary work of authors such as Robin Sharma and John Keats
  • Natural Discoveries
  • Playing football
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Mountain trip
  • Running
  • Surfing on the web
  • Chatting via Social Networks
  • Playing PlayStation

Timeline

Senior Guest Services Officer

Icon of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
01.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Guest Services Officer

Independence of the Seas
06.2023 - 11.2023

Senior Guest Services Officer

Independence of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
08.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Guest Services Officer

Spectrum of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
08.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Guest Services Officer

Jewel of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
08.2020 - 09.2020

Senior Guest Services Officer

Majesty of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
05.2020 - 09.2020

Senior Guest Services Officer

Freedom of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
05.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Guest Services Officer

Mariner of the Seas (Royal Carribean Group)
01.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Guest Services Officer

Mariner of the seas (Royal Carribean Group)
03.2019 - 11.2019

Guest Services Officer

Independence of the seas
08.2018 - 03.2019

Guest Services Officer

Indenpence of the seas
10.2017 - 05.2018

Receptionist

New Mauritius Hotel (Beachcomber) - Paradis Hotel
11.2014 - 03.2016

Secondary Education Exam - English Language, Oral, French Literature, French, Mathematics, Art and Design, Commerce, Principles of Accounts

Valentina Keats College

Secondary Education Exam - 12 Hours Human Rights Education Programme

Youth Centre

F&B Professional course - undefined

Lobster Ink

Secondary Education Exam - Team Building & Conflict Management, Effective Public Speaking, Healing and Transforming our Environment Relationships, Violence and Substance Abuse, Promoting Volunteerism, Inspiring Others, Community Awareness, Celebrating Diversity, Advancing Global Citizenship

British American Investment (BAI)/ Youth Engage In Service (YES)

Certificates of attendance - ICT

Best Computer Training Centre
01/2021 - 07/2021
Vikesh Boyjonauth