Karla Martina Correa , Travel Guide

Karla Martina Correa

Travel Guide

BigBus Tours UAE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business and Finance
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

Travel Guide at BigBus Tours UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2019

• Brand Ambassador of the company who deals with the clients/guests first hand.
• Continuous knowledge about the history and current happenings in Dubai/United Arab Emirates.
• Narrated to about 120 minute tours a day, touring and communicating technical information to a wide audience of various nationalities and culture.
• Operated service kiosks, leading groups of 50-60 people─ responding to queries while maintaining authority through the tour.
• Increased revenue by utilizing selling techniques to connect with potential guests, thereby closing sales.
• Solved unexpected issues. (i.e. guests with health issues, tour delays, road incidents, natural disasters)
• Established goodwill & personal relationship with guests on a day to day basis, thus advertised new tours.
• Developed tour programming to enhance guest experiences and provided training assistance to new employees.
• Complimentary posts on Trip Advisor.

Events Team Assistant at Emaar Entertainment
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2018 to August 2019

• Knowledge of planning and producing a variety of events.
• Adaptive with identifying the needs of the clients & to provide alternatives & solutions to the event management requirements.
• Skilled in hosting, organizing & managing details of events including décor, food & entertainment.
• Handled certain PR work to promote & publicize event services.

Artistic Guest Service Associate at KidZania Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2018 to August 2019

• Brand Ambassador for the establishment represented.
• Ensures the opening & closing checklists of the establishments legally completed, revisions implemented, variances reported & performs the activity according to the script.
• Guides customers & maintain protocols when dealing with VIP guests.
• Reconciles transactions accurately in compliance with the policy.
• Guides and supports new joiners in their performance delivery to meet the required standards.
• Keeps control of visitor attendance manually in case of system failure & achieve attendance targets for the establishment.
• Performs additional tasks by the Coordinators.

Sales and Administrative Intern at Homeschool Global Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2018 to July 2018

• Interact and interface with customers via phone and email.
• Maintain, manage and update customer databases.
• Focus on improving customer satisfaction.
• Worked closely with management to improve support processes.
• Provide additional, value-added services to customers.
• Work with various team members to resolve conflicts/issues.
• Experience in international and executive professional correspondence.
• Working in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills in a professional setting.
• Worked with suppliers, contractors, employees, event organizers. (interpersonal skills)
• Other duties and administrative projects assigned.

Customer Service Representative at Chuck E. Cheese's
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2017 to December 2017

- “EVERY GUEST LEAVES HAPPY.”
- Chuck E. Cheese’s cast member who is dedicated with a passion for customer satisfaction, safety, and cleanliness.
- Help create lasting magical memories and good relationships with guests.
- Performed by guests as part of live acts and entertainment.
- Assisted customers regarding store operations, products, and promotions.
- Suggestive selling and cash handling.
- Researched and took necessary steps to efficiently resolve food issues and customer concerns. Promptly informed complaints to the team leaders. Communicated clearly and positively with colleagues and management team.
- Personable, outgoing, and fun-loving personality.

Telemarketer at City University College of Ajman
  • United Arab Emirates - Ajman
  • September 2015 to December 2016

• Telemarketing Team

- Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and maintain a winning relationship between the university and parents/guardians.
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Organized call logs and telemarketing details
- Schedules appointments for follow ups
- Provided feedbacks to clients
- Well-developed professional relationship with students, professors, administration, and colleagues.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business and Finance
  • at City University College of Ajman
  • November 2020
Diploma, Business and Finance
  • at City University College of Ajman
  • July 2015

• Diploma in Business and Accounting ( ACCA ) • IELTS Certificate • Public Speaking Certificate • Business Communication Certificate

High school or equivalent, General
  • at The Philippine School DubaiSecondary School
  • June 2014

Specialties & Skills

Customer Focus
Event Co ordination
Event Hosting
Entertainment
Customer Interface
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
DETAIL ORIENTED
E-COMMERCE
LISTENING
MICROSOFT ACCESS
MICROSOFT EXCEL
ORGANIZATION
EVENT COORDINATION

Social Profiles

Personal Website
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Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Native Speaker
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

City University College of Ajman Student Council
  • Student Council
  • September 2016

Training and Certifications

PUBLIC SPEAKING 01 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2016
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 01 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2016
IELTS BRITISH COUNCIL DUBAI (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Hygiene and Food Safety (Training)
Training Institute:
Highfield International
Date Attended:
March 2017
Duration:
4 hours

Hobbies

  • Dancing
    Drum & Lyre Member, Hugyaw Dance Organization Member, CUCA Dance Organization Member
  • Volleyball
    Varsity Team - elementary, high school, college -- Filipino Inter-school Athletic Association - Mythical 6 Intramurals - Mythical 6, MVP, Champions