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Michelle Rossouw

Michelle Rossouw

Rhodes

Summary

Throughout my professional career, I have acquired valuable experience in team collaboration, identifying and leveraging my strengths, and honing a diverse skill set, including effective client communication. I am adept at managing difficult and uncomfortable situations with ease, while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure. With nine years of experience in the beauty industry and five years in guest services, I have developed strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. My key strengths include punctuality, patience with guests and colleagues, reliability, and a strong determination to succeed. I am proactive in taking initiative when necessary, possess strong leadership abilities, and am diplomatic and tactful in my interactions. I take great pride in helping guests and clients feel confident and resolving any issues they may encounter. The challenges I have faced have been instrumental in providing the best possible guest service, and I have thoroughly enjoyed this positive journey.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Relations Agent

Mitsis Group
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for improved efficiency and guest experience.
  • Established strong rapport with guests, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Liaised between housekeeping, maintenance, and front office teams to address any guest-related issues efficiently.

Celebrity Concierge

Celebrity Cruises
12.2019 - 04.2023
  • Team leader of the Concierge Department
  • Providing guests with exceptional Concierge customer service
  • Events Liaison - planning, coordinating and executing of all onboard events, groups and weddings as well as planning of future events and weddings
  • Celebrity Loyalty Program Hostess - Arranging of members only events and assisting of any queries regarding guests' membership
  • Guest Relations Officer - Capturing guests' general experience and sharing information to relevant departments
  • Processing of payments and closing of guests' accounts
  • Liaise with other departments to solve guest problems
  • Assisting with refurbish projects for 4 of our ships in the fleet (Management of - and attending of contractors' queries)

Office Administrator

Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • General assistance to the PR executive
  • Placing, scheduling and transferring calls
  • Implementing systems and placing shipping items together for international couriering to clients
  • Confirming and capturing of potential client data
  • Updating work sheets within Excel

Spa Concierge in Training, Hairstylist & Make up artist

Canyon Ranch Spa Club
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • General assistance with filing of documents, processing of guests invoices, scheduling appointments and dealing with guests inquiries
  • Other key responsibilities included presentation work to guests on various services and products that the spa has to offer, as well as ordering and managing of stock levels
  • Hairdressing and make up services including advanced cutting according to the clients wishes and needs, as well as advanced coloring, heat styling and make up services

Senior Stylist and Make up artist

Kuif 53 Dorp
01.2011 - 11.2017
  • General assistance - Filing of documents, assisting with client enquiries, scheduling appointments, front desk duties
  • Meeting with service providers on a weekly basis to discuss new products that matches the salons needs
  • Assisting the owner with general salon management tasks eg
  • Overseeing the apprentices, filing of documents, answering of emails and doing quotes for weddings as well as ordering and managing of stock levels
  • Hair and make up services - Advanced cutting, styling and coloring of hair
  • Consulting and service provided for weddings and various other events

Education

British Butler Institute
03.2022

Getting Started as a New Leader

Celebrity Cruises
04.2022

Crisis Management and Human Behavior, Elementary First Aid, Crowd Management and Passenger Safety, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Competency in Security Awareness

Maritime Safety Training and Development
11.2017

National Certificate in Haircare Level 4 -

Northlink College
11.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in Protel, Fidelio and Triparound software
  • Competent and Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Trained in Forbes Standards
  • Fully trained in most online review platforms

Personal Information

  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Car License

Timeline

Guest Relations Agent

Mitsis Group
03.2024 - Current

Celebrity Concierge

Celebrity Cruises
12.2019 - 04.2023

Office Administrator

Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
07.2019 - 11.2019

Spa Concierge in Training, Hairstylist & Make up artist

Canyon Ranch Spa Club
12.2017 - 07.2019

Senior Stylist and Make up artist

Kuif 53 Dorp
01.2011 - 11.2017

Getting Started as a New Leader

Celebrity Cruises

Crisis Management and Human Behavior, Elementary First Aid, Crowd Management and Passenger Safety, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Competency in Security Awareness

Maritime Safety Training and Development

British Butler Institute

National Certificate in Haircare Level 4 -

Northlink College
Michelle Rossouw