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Vania Huari Miranda

Vania Huari Miranda

Summary

Experienced professional in the Hospitality Industry with remarkable performance in Service of Excellence, Reservations, and Sales. Focused on results that exceed revenue expectations. Brilliant team leader capable to motivate and direct the team. Dedicated trainer, truthful in her delivery. Specialist in bringing outstanding results out of scenarios of great difficulty and pressure. High level of problem-solving, and analytical skills. Excelled adaptability to environmental changes. Strong abilities to anticipate market needs and elaborate accurate action plans with a high impact on the proceeds. Proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Intermediate level of French. Trustworthy, honest, person of integrity. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Relations Executive

Edge Services & Solutions
01.2022 - Current
  • Liaison between clients and the in-house medical team.

Group Rooms and Reservations Coordinator

Hilton Lima Miraflores
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Group Rooms Coordinator for all market segments
  • Departmental Trainer for the Sales and Reservations team
  • Supervision of the Front Office team
  • Direction in problem resolution for group and individual reservations
  • Leader of the In-House Reservations area
  • Continuously endeavors to improve the efficient operation of the department.
  • Attendance at Revenue Meetings and implementation of strategies with the Reservations team

Sales Coordinator

Hilton Lima Miraflores
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assistance to the Sales Direction: Performance analysis of hotel accounts, weekly follow up of the Business Plan, emission of contracts of block and event reservations, final audit
  • Reception of business requests (RFPs) and emission of quotes.
  • Follow up on the payment plan for all group and event reservations.
  • Assistance to the Event and Sales Managers in business closure actions
  • Responsible for the analysis report of the business plan and forecast for the weekly Board meeting.
  • Complete the required reports for General Management on a required basis.
  • Coordination of site inspections for potential clients.

Reservations Agent – Senior

Hilton Lima Miraflores
03.2013 - 12.2019
  • Assistance to the Revenue Direction in developing proactive actions to reduce demand dilution
  • Conversion of demand into actual room reservations
  • Loading and monitoring rates, and inventory for online agencies (OTAs)
  • Analysis of the competitive set
  • Implementation of business strategies
  • Monitoring Front Office activities regarding billing instructions and compliance with hotel credit policies
  • Monitor rates and inventory in all the hotel systems
  • Solve and report discrepancies to the Revenue Direction
  • Loading of rate codes for the property and reporting to the Head Office of Revenue
  • Training of the Reservations team in the Revenue Management culture
  • Alternate with Revenue Analyst and Group Rooms Coordinator positions, on a required basis

Concierge Attendant

The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • General assistance to guests for incident-free stays
  • SPG Concierge: Ambassador of the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest

Internship in Rooms Division

BMW – Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Maryland, US
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • At Your Service / Front Desk / Concierge / Lobby Ambassador / Minibar / Banquets

Rooms Division Associate

JW Marriott Lima Hotel
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Guest Service expert, with coaching roles for At Your Service and Concierge departments

Education

Degree in Audiovisual Communication -

ISCC John Logie Baird

Certification in Soft Skills -

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

Value Selling Program -

Hilton Hotels and Resorts

Revenue Management - Hotelero -

Skills

  • Organized
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Results and target-driven
  • Emphatic
  • Service-focused
  • Client management
  • Data reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Reservation systems
  • Team collaboration

References

  • Freilich Giménez, Leader in Hospitality Revenue Management, Las Catalina Costa Rica, +506 2654 4600
  • Angela Ayala, Gerente Cluster de Spa, Intursa,+51 - 201-5000

Online Training

  • Design Thinking
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
  • Digital transformation for employment

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Client Relations Executive

Edge Services & Solutions
01.2022 - Current

Group Rooms and Reservations Coordinator

Hilton Lima Miraflores
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sales Coordinator

Hilton Lima Miraflores
01.2018 - 12.2019

Reservations Agent – Senior

Hilton Lima Miraflores
03.2013 - 12.2019

Concierge Attendant

The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center
01.2011 - 03.2013

Internship in Rooms Division

BMW – Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Maryland, US
01.2008 - 12.2008

Rooms Division Associate

JW Marriott Lima Hotel
01.2003 - 12.2008

Degree in Audiovisual Communication -

ISCC John Logie Baird

Certification in Soft Skills -

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

Value Selling Program -

Hilton Hotels and Resorts

Revenue Management - Hotelero -

Vania Huari Miranda