Donnabel Principe, Front Office Manager

Donnabel Principe

Front Office Manager

Golden Tulip Downtown Abu Dhabi

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Junior Computer Secretarial
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 0 Months

Front Office Manager at Golden Tulip Downtown Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2018 to November 2018

• Yielding - Monitor future availability in order to set-up rates to be sold on intranet, on websites and open/close availability as required. To maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Provide all reports required by the General Manager.
• Be aware of and share all knowledge of competitor activity with the General Manager and Sales Team.
• Manages PMS Configuration.
• Monitor online bookings transmission as well as creating rates and packages for the groups in absence of Asst. Revenue Manager.
• Handling all guest complains, comments for improvement & special requirements.
• Ensures that the team gets the required trainings to provide a better customer service.
• In the absence of Revenue Manager, doing the duties and required reports.
• Handling guest complaints on all aspects.
• Ensures that all VIP guests are meet and have a smooth check in with the best room.
• Participates on Yearly Budget Preparation.
• Ensures that the Front Office Team is well trained and having the full knowledge of the department’s standard as well as the policies and procedures.
• Forwarding leads to the Sales Team.
• Having a close coordination with the Operation’s Department on all guest requirements prior to the guest’s arrival.
• Managing group reservations and arrangements.
• Monitoring guest online comments and satisfaction.
• Leads on ensuring that the hotel’s yearly inspections are passed.
• Fully in charge of Front Office, Security, Concierge & Recreation.
• Closely monitor all the car activities visitor’s activities at the concierge and recreation on daily basis.
• In charge of CCTV reviews in case of any issues.
• Ensures that copies of all licenses up to date and are available at the Reception for any special inspection from the government.
• Ensures that CID Report is submitted daily on time and all guests are checked in with valid identification.
• In charge of investigating issues that the guests are facing and ensures that feedback and action are taken immediately.
• Approves all the purchasing or store requisition to ensure that expenses are as per allocated budget.
• Conducting daily and monthly meeting with the team to discuss the targets on revenue, room nights and loyalty membership.

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Education

Diploma, Junior Computer Secretarial
  • at MSEUF
  • March 2000
High school or equivalent, Secondary School
  • at QNHS
  • March 1996
High school or equivalent, Grade School
  • at East VIII Elementary School
  • March 1992

Specialties & Skills

Customer Service
Loyalty Programs
Training
Reporting
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FRONT OFFICE
ISO 14001
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
TRANSMISSION
TÉCNICAS DE SUPERVISIÓN
WEB SITE PRODUCTION
ISO 9001
ISO 14001

Languages

English
Intermediate
Filipino
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

RAK Concierge
  • Member
  • September 2017
YCSC Lucena Chapter
  • Member
  • October 1992

Training and Certifications

Handling Conflicts (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Facing The Management Challenge (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
RMA & RevPlan Hub (Training)
Training Institute:
Starwood
Leadership and Delegation Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Critical and Creative Thinking (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Business Essentials (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Implementing & Managing Players Program (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Delegation (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Keys to Professional Service Managers (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Decision Making: Developing Ownership (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Building Profits Thru Reservation Sales (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Personal Organization and Time Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
DEX – Distribution Excellence Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen
Opera System (Training)
Training Institute:
EEMC
EzRMS (Training)
Training Institute:
Infor
Proximity Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Tamdeen