Joanne Marie Buo, Office / Administrator Assistant

Joanne Marie Buo

Office / Administrator Assistant

Royal Gardens Tourism

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Tourism Management
Experience
12 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 2 Months

Office / Administrator Assistant at Royal Gardens Tourism
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2016

*Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
*Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
*Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
*Maintains telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.
*Maintains safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
*Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
*Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
*Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
*Maintains department schedule by maintaining calendars for department personnel; arranging meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
*Prepares reports by collecting information.
*Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
*Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
*Secures information by completing database backups.

Travel Assistant at 2016 Travel People Ltd. Inc. (Magsaysay Group of Companies)
  • Philippines
  • March 2015 to January 2016

Requests booking arrangements from various travel agents or airlines with respective offers
from each.

Liaises with external parties such as airlines regarding bookings and schedules. perform duties efficiently.

Computes cost of air travel from each bidder and makes the appropriate decision to select the
most economical routing.

Plans, describes, arranges, explains and confirms itineraries to all customers.

Provides customers with a soft copy or a printed copy of the final air travel ticket.

Works with internal customers and other departments to resolve issues that may arise
particularly related to itinerary changes and flight cancellations.

Performs other related duties when necessary.

Front Office Staff (Team Leader) at Makati Palace Hotel (Richworld Hotel and Resort Inc.)
  • Philippines
  • June 2013 to December 2014

Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests

Issues room key to guest.

Responsible for proper key control and other security measures.

Answers telephone in absence of telephone operator.

Transmits and receives telephone messages and sets up guests’ wake-up calls.

Date stamps, sorts, and racks incoming mail and messages.

Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.

Keep records of room availability and guests’ accounts. Operates the front office computer system.

Computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for guests.

Makes and confirms reservations.

Maintains the desired levels of quality assurance ratings, including guest comment cards, accounting audit and inspection scores.

Attends meetings and training as requested.

Front Office Staff at Makati Palace Hotel (Richworld Hotel and Resort Inc)
  • Philippines
  • June 2012 to June 2013

Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests

Issues room key to guest.

Responsible for proper key control and other security measures.

Answers telephone in absence of telephone operator.

Transmits and receives telephone messages and sets up guests’ wake-up calls.

Date stamps, sorts, and racks incoming mail and messages.

Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.

Keep records of room availability and guests’ accounts. Operates the front office computer system.

Computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for guests.

Makes and confirms reservations.

Maintains the desired levels of quality assurance ratings, including guest comment cards, accounting audit and inspection scores.

Attends meetings and training as requested.

Trainee at MIASCOR
  • Philippines
  • November 2011 to February 2012

Assisted regular employees on their admin work

Attended airport guests/passengers with their needs and other requests

Handled administrative assignments from supervisors

Trainee at ALP’s Travel & Tours
  • Philippines
  • April 2010 to May 2010

Gained experience in handling travel arrangements, processing air tickets and other administrative tasks.

Performs other related duties when necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Tourism Management
  • at Polytechnic University Of The Philippines
  • March 2012

Specialties & Skills

Customer Service
Travel Planning
Front Office
Administration
Travel Services
Customer Service
Customer Relations
Front Office
Telephone Skills
Receptionist
Administration
Communication Skills
Leadership

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Travel People Ltd - Abacus Basic Reservations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Travelport Academy - Galileo Basic Reservations for Travel Professionals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Magsaysay Training Center - Introduction to Shipping (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Amadeus Corporate University - Amadeus Basic Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Reading, Writing, Pets, Board Games