Simera Professional Key (SPK)

Andrea T

Ecuador

Front Desk and Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

10+ yrs exp

Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, front desk operations, and customer service at both the national and international levels. She completed a one-year internship as a front desk agent at a major hotel chain in New Orleans and worked in Guest Services aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, managing the care of thousands of guests under constant pressure and with a high degree of autonomy to resolve issues and compensate for inconve…

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Property Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Content Management Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Google Workspace Suite
  • B2B Sales & Client Relationship Management
  • Googleworkspace
  • B2B / B2C Sales & Client Relationship Management
  • Cross functional Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Crossfuntional Colaboration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboaration
  • Cross‑Functional Team Coordination
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Cross‑functional Collaboration
  • Basic Microsoft Office
  • Adr
  • Order Management Systems
  • Google Suite/Workspace
  • Cross-functional Product Collaboration
  • Intercultural Communication⁠
  • Multicultural Communication

Andrea T

Ecuador

Front Desk and Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

10+ yrs exp

Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, front desk operations, and customer service at both the national and international levels. She completed a one-year internship as a front desk agent at a major hotel chain in New Orleans and worked in Guest Services aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, managing the care of thousands of guests under constant pressure and with a high degree of autonomy to resolve issues and compensate for inconve…

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Property Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Content Management Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Google Workspace Suite
  • B2B Sales & Client Relationship Management
  • Googleworkspace
  • B2B / B2C Sales & Client Relationship Management
  • Cross functional Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Crossfuntional Colaboration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboaration
  • Cross‑Functional Team Coordination
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Cross‑functional Collaboration
  • Basic Microsoft Office
  • Adr
  • Order Management Systems
  • Google Suite/Workspace
  • Cross-functional Product Collaboration
  • Intercultural Communication⁠
  • Multicultural Communication

Front Desk and Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

El Septimo Paraiso Lodge
March 2026 - present

Managed front office operations, guest services, reservations, and billing while ensuring a welcoming guest experience. Coordinated inventory, supplier relationships, purchasing, and administrative processes to support daily lodge operations. Assisted with staff supervision and quality control across rooms, restaurant, and common areas to maintain high service standards. Recommended local experiences and activities, helping guests discover Mindo while enhancing their overall stay.

Front Desk Agent (Seasonal)

Mashpi Lodge
December 2025 - February 2026

Delivered personalized service in a luxury eco-lodge, creating memorable guest experiences in a unique natural environment. Managed front office operations, including guest arrivals, departures, reservations, and billing with accuracy and professionalism. Coordinated with housekeeping, food & beverage, guiding, and operations teams to ensure seamless daily operations.

Upselling Specialist & Concierge (Full Time)

Blu Galapagos
September 2025 - November 2025

Convert travel leads into confirmed bookings through consultative selling, personalized proposals, and strategic upselling of Galapagos travel experiences. Oversee the end-to-end booking process, including quotations, proformas, payment collection, supplier coordination, reservations, and operational logistics. Design personalized travel experiences and detailed itineraries tailored to each traveler's interests, preferences, and expectations. Deliver concierge support before and during travel, anticipating guest needs and ensuring a seamless and memorable guest experience.

Front Desk Agent (Full Time)

Hyatt Hotels
July 2024 - July 2025

Delivered exceptional guest service in a fast-paced, high-volume international hotel while maintaining Hyatt's hospitality standards. Managed front office operations, including check-ins, check-outs, reservations, billing, cash handling, and room upgrades. Provided concierge support and personalized recommendations to enhance guests' experiences throughout their stay. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve guest requests efficiently and ensure seamless hotel operations.

Tour Leader (Freelance)

Ecuaexplora
September 2022 - April 2024

Led international volunteer, intern, and student groups across Ecuador, delivering safe, engaging, and culturally meaningful travel experiences. Coordinated logistics, budgets, accommodations, transportation, and daily itineraries to ensure seamless travel operations. Collaborated with local communities and project partners to promote authentic cultural exchange and responsible tourism. Provided leadership, cultural orientation, and on-the-ground support, adapting quickly to unexpected situations while ensuring travelers' safety and well-being.

Intern

Agua Blanca Community
June 2019 - July 2019

Guided visitors in English and Spanish through archaeological and nature trails while supporting heritage interpretation and community-based tourism initiatives.

Volunteer

Cecilia Rivadeneira Foundation
June 2015 - May 2023

Supported children with cancer and their families through hospital visits, recreational activities, and national fundraising initiatives.

Guest Services Officer (Contract)

Royal Caribbean Group

Served as the primary point of contact for guests in a fast-paced, multicultural cruise environment accommodating approximately 9,000 guests and crew. Managed onboard accounts, billing transactions, payment inquiries, key card replacements, and embarkation/disembarkation procedures with accuracy and efficiency. Resolved guest concerns through effective service recovery while coordinating with multiple onboard departments to ensure timely solutions. Maintained Royal Caribbean's service standards by balancing guest satisfaction, operational procedures, and company policies in a high-volume environment.

Smart Scores

Communication
85
Role Fit
95
Adaptability
85
Problem-solving
85

Smart Skills

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