Rimma Abulkhanova, Advisor

Rimma Abulkhanova

Advisor

Desert Gate Tourism

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Linguistics
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Advisor at Desert Gate Tourism
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since February 2015

 Guide and inform the guests about the Country, Hotel, Excursions program.
 Advise and sell trips, excursions and other entertainment for the guests.
 Achieving the sales target in excursions and focus on increasing sales.
 Maintain good relationship with providers and suppliers of all the trips.
 Build and maintain customer relationships in order to provide excellent service.
 Monitor sales and generate a daily sales report.
 Resolve customer complaints effectively, either by dealing with them personally or passing them on to the manager.
 Communicate with guests to assess their needs, provide assistance in satisfying those needs.
 Making transfers to and back from the airport.

Sales Manager at Voyage Tours, Biblioglobus
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2011 to February 2015

Managed and trained a hardworking, results-oriented sales force.
 Represented the firm at sales shows and exhibitions.
 Communicated with clients and merchants to improve and develop business relationships cordially, in addition to maintaining constant follow-up on their feedback.
 Helped in resolving critical issues related to sales, and escalated important matters to upper management.
 Conducted client satisfaction surveys and analysed data for sales strategies.
 Evaluated several areas for improvements in current business process and sales techniques.
Supervisor

Supervisor of Destination at Labirint Company
  • Finland
  • December 2010 to February 2011

 Managed stock mix and levels and merchandise presentations to maximize buyer experience.
 Worked with Human Resources in evaluation, short-listing, hiring, training and development of personnel.
 Coordinated with other department supervisors and management to design department and sales objectives.
 Supported General Manager in the administration of inventory control.
 Managed inventory using internal ERP system.
 Managed internal communications across various departments

Sales Executive at Ulusoy Kemer Holiday Club
  • Greece
  • January 2007 to November 2010

 Make lists of potential clients and conduct surveys to identify customers actively seeking a hotel
 Contact customers via calls or arranged meetings to discover their needs and requirements
 Prepare and present sales proposal to potential clients, highlighting the best features and qualities of the hotel
 Provide customers with a list of available services and their accompanying prices and offer discounts when necessary
 Assist clients in selecting the most appropriate service that best meet their specifications and needs
 Oversee the booking and reservation of space in a hotel to ensure availability and proper arrangement
 Collaborate with other hotel staff to ensure clients have a good time
 Monitor the customer service quality of the hotel to ensure customers are tended to appropriately
 Conduct price negotiations with customers on behalf of the hotel management to reach a favorable bargain for both parties
 Process and facilitate requests for customized services such as room redecoration, equipment, and switch
 Coordinate and organize the details of an event such as catering, lodging, seating, and security

Office Supervisor/ Personal Assistant at RMA Developments
  • Australia
  • July 2005 to December 2006

 Overseeing the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of the office.
 Leasing with couriers, dispatch teams and managing the post in and out.
 Establishing stationary requirements for the office.
 Identifying the training and development needs of the staff.
 Coordinating and communicating activities for the office, including all employee events.
 Maintaining executive calendars and meeting agendas, preparing materials used in executive presentations and make travel arrangements.
 Organizing and maintaining files and office libraries of books, papers and digital media.
 Researching and preparation of reports - delivering key projects to tight deadlines.
 Negotiating with suppliers, purchasing supplies, maintaining leased equipment and managing stockrooms.
 Training new staff members.
 Arranging travel bookings.

Education

Master's degree, Linguistics
  • at Omsk State University
  • May 2005

English and German Languages

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Executive Secretary
Personal Service
ACCOUNTANCY
ALEMÁN
APPLICATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MEETING FACILITATION
RECEPTIONIST

Languages

English
Expert
German
Expert
Russian
Expert
Turkish
Expert

Training and Certifications

o English and Germany translations courses (Training)
Training Institute:
Omsk State University
Date Attended:
September 2003
Duration:
60 hours
General Management. (Training)
Training Institute:
Omsk State University
Date Attended:
December 2003
Duration:
50 hours
Psychology and social personality. (Training)
Training Institute:
Omsk State University
Date Attended:
October 2004
Duration:
100 hours

Hobbies

  • Languages, Sport