Khazar Alvand, Inside Sales Representative

Khazar Alvand

Inside Sales Representative

Eminence Organic Skin Care

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Tourism Management
Experience
7 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 0 Months

Inside Sales Representative at Eminence Organic Skin Care
  • Canada
  • March 2014 to June 2015

Key Responsibilities:
o Account Management for North America at the Corporate Office
o Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external team 

members and 3000+ customers
o Successfully manage up to 10 States, all while providing extraordinary 
service under high pressure
o Provide superior customer service and place complex product orders
o Attend monthly meetings with Sales manager
o Attend weekly sales meetings with sales team
o Address client questions and concerns
o Promote seasonal launches to increase sales
o Provide expert knowledge of products and services
o Actively use CRM system called Sage and ordering system called ROE

Hostess/Server at Olympia Restaurant
  • Canada
  • July 2008 to July 2014

This was a seasonal position during the summer months.

Key Responsibilities:
o Responsible for greeting guests upon arrival
o Ensure quality guest experience by providing superior customer service
o Responsible for interacting with guests, romancing the food and drink menu, and making recommendations
o Place orders
o Maintain cleanliness of restaurant
o Prep foods and garnishes during opening shifts

Guest Services Representative at Spa Utopia Health and Wellness Center
  • Canada
  • August 2012 to August 2013

Key Responsibilities:
o Provide a luxury experience for guests with excellent customer service
o Key holder
o Guest reservations in call center
o Provide tours of venue for potential clients and events
o Settle guest accounts upon completion of their stay
o Handle customer complaints effectively and efficiently
o Schedule day sheets for spa staff
o Responsible for answering telephone, email and customer inquiries
o Actively use CRM system called Resort Suite

Front Desk Agent/Concierge at Lonsdale Quay Hotel
  • Canada
  • April 2010 to August 2010

Key Responsibilities:
o Guest reservations through telephone, email, and online booking agents o Responsible for managing the front end of the hotel
o Check in/Check out guests
o Settle guest accounts upon completion of their stay
o Provide tours of conference rooms for clients
o Set-up conference meetings and events
o Answer any inquiries regarding the city, events, and attractions
o Responsible for answering telephone, email, and customer inquiries
o Take room service orders for guests
o Note special requests for guests and ensure they are implemented before their arrival
o Provide superior customer service and a comfortable experience

Education

Bachelor's degree, Tourism Management
  • at Capilano University
  • April 2013

This is a business degree with a focus on tourism and resort management. The program emphasized in leadership, strategic and business management expertise, as well as industry-specific skills in areas such as marketing research, promotions, product development, tourism policy and planning, and risk management. I did my co-op for 5 months at the Lonsdale Quay Hotel, where I was able to put skills to use and solely manage the front office of a 70 room boutique hotel.

Specialties & Skills

Hospitality
Tourism
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
CRM Systems such as Sage and Resort Suite
Data Entry
Computer Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Persian
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Champ Camp (Training)
Training Institute:
Inspiring Champions
Date Attended:
May 2013
Duration:
16 hours

Hobbies

  • Fitness
    I have a great interest for staying fit and keeping active. I always like to fit exercise into my weekly routines.
  • Singing and Acting
    I was in theater for 5 years and performed in front of 700 people. I have a passion for performing and entertaining.