HOLTHead of Guest Experience and Director of Operations
Jun. 2019HOLT, Guest Experience Manager June 2019 - Present Team Management: *Managed a multicultural team of 7 guest experience agents across various time zones. *Tracked KPIs, productivity levels, and schedules; approved vacations and assigned/delegated projects within the team. *Conducted mid-year and end-of-year reviews, assessed the need for Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), designed and supervised PIPs to help agents reach their goals. Guest Communication and Service: *Communicated with guests via email, phone, and various platforms, ensuring a high level of service. *Handled reservations and inquiries, prepared price offers, and conducted negotiations. *Managed escalated cases, including cancellations, refunds, and damage claims. Operational Coordination: *Coordinated on-ground maintenance and cleaning teams to ensure seamless guest experiences. *Improved internal reservation management processes and monitored task completion. Reputation Management: *Maintained high reputation across various platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Hotels.com, VRBO, etc. *Created action plans to protect profiles at risk of losing good reputation status. Project Management: *Led multiple projects related to guest experience and property onboarding. *Collaborated with the product department, financial department, and executive management on high-impact projects that directly contributed to company growth. Administrative Duties: *Kept track of bill payments to software providers. Executive Reporting: *Reported directly to the CEO and COO, providing updates on team performance, guest experience, and project progress.