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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Melanie Garcia Suwannasit

Melanie Garcia Suwannasit

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My career goal is to make a difference among other brand management, aligning with the current generation trend but maintaining the class and high quality of service traditions. Whereas I can maximize my multilayer of leadership skills, quality assurance, program development and contributing a successful record in the Hotel and Hospitality Industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Guest Recognition and Loyalty Manager

The Ritz Carlton Macau
08.2021 - Current
  • In charge of Guest Recognition Team and Loyalty
  • Meet & Greet of High Tier Marriott Bonvoy Members including Ambassador Elites
  • Driving Hotel's Loyalty Metrics ( ITR, Enrollment, Elite Appreciation and Contactless Journey )
  • Preparing and reviewing Loyalty Reports
  • In charge of Budget and Forecast for Front Office
  • Rooms Inspection for VIP and Elite Guest
  • Property Champion for Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz Kids Program
  • In charge of bi weekly meetings of Hotel's Loyalty Performance
  • To elevate guest experience and drive engagement for Front Office

Asst. Guest Recognition Manager

The Ritz Carlton Macau
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Overseeing Guest Recognition Team
  • In charge of creating amenity for FIT & VIP guest
  • Monitoring Arrivals and Departure of FIT & VIP guest
  • Sending pre arrival emails and following up any request and of VIP guest prior to arrival
  • Ensure FIT & VIP Rooms were ready and amenities are being set up in the Rooms
  • Monitoring the controllable cost for Front Office Operations, aligning with budget & forecast
  • Train & develop the GR Department to continuously create positive guest experience and memorable touch
  • Responsible for Ritz Kids Program & Hotel's Scenography Ideas

Housekeeping Asst. Manager

The Ritz Carlton Macau
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversee Housekeeping operations
  • Evaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Assist to operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules
  • Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures
  • Assist to inspect regularly, all fixtures, fittings, and appliances to ensure compliance to standards and take action as necessary to conform to standard
  • Coordinate with Director of Housekeeping to maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers
  • Ensure staffing levels cover business demands
  • Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Recruit, manage, ongoing trainings and to develop the Housekeeping Team
  • Monitor the appearance, standards and performance of the Housekeeping Team with an emphasis on training and teamwork
  • Regular inspection of VIP Rooms & a spot check for fit/gaming rooms
  • Assist other departments wherever necessary

Assistant Ritz Club Manager

The Ritz Carlton Macau, Club Lounge
03.2015 - 12.2017
  • Ensuring the consistency of high quality level of Service at the Club Lounge
  • In charge of maintaining the Club Lounge on top rank among The Ritz Carlton Hotels Asia Pacific
  • Monitoring Arrivals and Departure of Club Guest
  • Sending Pre arrival Emails and following up any request and of Club guest before Arrival in the Hotel
  • Ensure Club Rooms were ready and amenities are being set up in the Rooms
  • Coordinating with Culinary department regarding Food and Beverage cost of Club Lounge and In room Amenities
  • Daily Monthly reports of Club Covers breakdown to Gaming guest, Non-gaming Guest
  • Responsible on making proper Weekly Covers Forecast for Culinary and Operations
  • Scheduling Staff accordingly base on Forecast and Occupancy
  • Budgeting & monitoring Club Profit & Loss

Guest Relations Officer

Altira Macau
04.2007 - 03.2015
  • 38 Lounge (Ubber Lounge)
  • During April 2007-July 2009, I was assigned first to Ying Chinese Restaurant then transferred to 38 Lounge

F&B Gaming Assistant

Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Roxas
03.2006 - 03.2007

Receptionist

Ratsky Bar and Restaurant Malate
Manila
03.2005 - 04.2006

Education

Certified International Bartender Association in Macau. IBA/MORS Certified (Bronze Pin)High- Scored Service Recognition in Forbes Travel Guide (Altira -

2011

WSET Foundation Level 1 Certified. MORS Train the Trainer Certified Training and Development - undefined

International Bartender's Association (IBA) Training Course, IFT Macau Train the Trainer Program -

Suggestive Selling Work of a Flight Attendant and Passenger Handling Managing Natural and Cultural Attractions or Sustainable Eco Tourism The Principles of Tour Guiding

Bachelor of Science - Tourism

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Skills

  • VIP customer engagement
  • Customer service training
  • Hospitality leadership
  • Opera PMS
  • Front office operations
  • Brand management
  • Guest needs anticipation

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner

Timeline

Guest Recognition and Loyalty Manager - The Ritz Carlton Macau
08.2021 - Current
Asst. Guest Recognition Manager - The Ritz Carlton Macau
02.2019 - 07.2021
Housekeeping Asst. Manager - The Ritz Carlton Macau
12.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Ritz Club Manager - The Ritz Carlton Macau, Club Lounge
03.2015 - 12.2017
Guest Relations Officer - Altira Macau
04.2007 - 03.2015
F&B Gaming Assistant - Sofitel Philippine Plaza
03.2006 - 03.2007
Receptionist - Ratsky Bar and Restaurant Malate
03.2005 - 04.2006
- Certified International Bartender Association in Macau. IBA/MORS Certified (Bronze Pin)High- Scored Service Recognition in Forbes Travel Guide (Altira,
- WSET Foundation Level 1 Certified. MORS Train the Trainer Certified Training and Development,
- International Bartender's Association (IBA) Training Course, IFT Macau Train the Trainer Program,
Lyceum of the Philippines University - Bachelor of Science, Tourism
Melanie Garcia Suwannasit