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Ruvimbo Maponga

Ruvimbo Maponga

Warsaw

Summary

Having identified a deep passion for the hospitality industry, my motivation is create and leave behind an indelible lasting legacy of excellence and creation of lasting experiences in other peoples’ lives. Through learning cutting edge hospitality Industry trends,

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Assistant

Bain & Company
Warsaw
10.2021 - 10.2022

• Extensive calendar and travel organization using MS Outlook and Neo KDS.

  • Created and maintained solid working relationships with key contact clients.
  • Provided technical and logistical support by scheduling and coordinating virtual and in person meetings, and appointments, travel conferences, and workshops.
  • Provided general support by processing time and expenses submissions, filling, post, and other ad hoc tasks.
  • Created a more efficient workspace by proactively anticipating department needs.

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
Warsaw
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided customers with technical innovation solutions through calls and emails
  • Assisted customers in registering their vehicles for vehicle hotspot/internet connections
  • Processed payments for customers for data plans
  • Cancelled unwanted data plans for customers
  • Upselling extra services to customers
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times..

Customer Service Representative

Sitel
Warsaw
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Providing customers with innovation solutions through sending emails via Zendesk.
  • Handling critical accidents cases of loss and further investigating.
  • Deactivated and reactivated vehicle accounts.
  • Created accident reports and filing accident claims, and liaising with car insurance companies.

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Front Office Cashier

Steers, Simbisa Brands Group
Harare
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer food orders.
  • Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.

Voluntary Intern

Rainbow Hotel & ICC Tourism Group
Harare
12.2017 - 04.2018

A.Front Office Associate

  • Welcomed guests, managed online and telephonic bookings, and verified guests' payment methods during check-in.
  • Assigned rooms to guests and informed them of any specials offered by the hotel. Offered appropriate reservation options based on expected attendees when coordinating events.
  • Filed incident reports and handled inappropriate behavior to document problems and disturbances..
  • Tracked guest satisfaction surveys to recognize trends and create action plans for improving guest services.
  • Established internal databases and record management systems to enhance accuracy and integrity of all documentation and data.


B. HR Junior Assistant Officer

  • Payroll Clearance
  • Prepared and conducted interviews
  • Management of Office supplies
  • Employee timesheets or log ins
  • Preparation and updating employee database

C. Events Coordinator Assistant

  • Worked closely with the Events Coordinator Manger by ensuring that all events ranging from weddings and academic gatherings to charity shows and international events.
  • Communicated with employers and clients,delegated tasks to team members, and the collaborated with finance teams and fund allocation.

D.Kitchen Sous Chef

  • Helped in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
  • Produced high quality plates both design and taste wise
  • Ensured that the kitchen operates in a timely way that met our quality standards
  • Filled in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary

E. Housekeeping Assistant

  • Created individual schedules for each housekeeping staff member, in accordance with his or her specific abilities.
    • Provided staff members with training in handling housekeeping work by physically demonstrating complex tasks.
    • Inspected lobbies, rooms, halls, and offices to determine levels of cleanliness and provided feedback to the housekeeping staff.
    • Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and coordinate efforts with procurement officers to ensure that there is no a dearth of supplies at any time.
    • Created and maintained records of housekeeping staff members and ensured that absent staff members’ positions are filled out immediately.

F. Hotel Maintenance

  • Kept all mechanical areas in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Offered maintenance and repairs to public areas, guestrooms and administrators office buildings.
  • Carried out consistent preventive maintenance programs on rooms and regularly updated records on files.
  • Guaranteed that projects are all promptly accomplished and in line with appropriate specifications.
  • Worked together with the front office manager and housekeeper, and connected with the manager to discuss any aspect of operations which involved the maintenance department.
  • Engaged in flexible work schedules to be able to perform well during emergencies.

G. Hotel Switchboard

  • Directed call to guest rooms, staff, or departments through the switchboard.
  • Received guest messages and delivered the same to the guest.
  • Logged all wake-up call requests and performs wake-up call services.
  • Monitored automated systems including fire alarms and telephone equipment when the engineering and maintenance department was closed.
  • Assisted in reporting telephone equipment or service complaints and problems.

Education

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism - Business Tourism

Vistula University
Warsaw, Poland
03.2023

High School Diploma -

Eaglesvale Senior School
Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office &Outlook
  • Neo &Travel Expense
  • Zendesk
  • Okta Administration
  • Salesforce

Languages

English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Shona
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Manager Assistant

Bain & Company
10.2021 - 10.2022

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
01.2021 - 11.2021

Customer Service Representative

Sitel
04.2020 - 10.2020

Front Office Cashier

Steers, Simbisa Brands Group
11.2018 - 09.2019

Voluntary Intern

Rainbow Hotel & ICC Tourism Group
12.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism - Business Tourism

Vistula University

High School Diploma -

Eaglesvale Senior School
Ruvimbo Maponga