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Kaycee Ann Marie Buendia

Senior Digital Design
Pasig City,00

Summary

Pragmatic Assistant well-known for being hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Assistant, Digital Design

Dreamlines
Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - Current
  • Attended to office operations and required paperwork.
  • Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
  • Answered multi-line system and delivering messages to the team and customers.
  • Reviewed product positioning and quality check on cruise bookings to identify room for improvement.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted sales by acquiring product knowledge and providing product solutions to customers.
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.

Sales Support Specialist

Vered Hasharon Travel and Tours
Ben Gurion, Israel
05.2018 - Current

- Handles costing for land arrangements such as tours/itinerary, hotels, transportation and restaurants.
- Coordinates with the travel agencies for clients preferences on tours if leisure, pilgrimage or MICE.
- Assists clients once they are already on the event or tour.
- Ensures that security of clients upon arrival at the airport until they come back to their country.
- Worked 24/7 as we mediate between the travel agencies here in the Philippines with our colleague to contact suppliers in Israel, Europe and South Africa.
- Our line are always open service 24/7 and emails are well monitored to answer the queries abruptly. This is to void delayed and cancellations with the suppliers.

- Join sales team in either events, expo or trade show either domestic or international to directly convey partnership and sales to companies.

- Coordinates with international partners and suppliers to secure customers visas and all other required documents.

Customer Service Representative

Bruntwork Ltd
Sydney, Australia
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding backorder availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.

Financial Advisor

Pru Life UK
Makati City, Philippines
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored junior financial and support staff to generate ideas, share knowledge and commit to building successful company.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • Partnered with local organizations to provide specialized financial planning support to diverse populations with unique needs.

Customer Service Representative

Teletech Inc
Pasay City, Philippines
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Provided information regarding charge accounts and loyalty programs.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Facilitated food delivery orders and completed accurate to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.

Reservation and Ticketing Agent

Qatar Airways
Taguig City, Philippines
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets and receipts.
  • Reviewed tickets, identification and passports to verify traveler identity.
  • Followed-up on will-call orders to verify attendance and contacted previous or cancellation list customers to fill available or newly opened spaces.
  • Sold tickets to customers and assisted with trip planning through scheduling, pricing and identifying best transportation routes.
  • Sold, printed and issued tickets to guests.
  • Input customer reservations, payment sources and contact details into Amadeus system.
  • Collaborated with passengers and travel agents to resolve booking issues, correct fares and clarify rules.
  • Responded to customer inquiries related to services or accommodations and promptly addressed issues or complaints.
  • Gathered supporting documents to complete end-of-shift reporting and explain discrepancies.
  • Investigated complaints to define and correct weak areas.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Jet Airways Ltd and Virgin Atlantic Ltd.
Makati City, Philippines
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Implemented procedures for day-to-day ticket processing, marketing initiatives, financial reporting and event promoter settlements.
  • Developed annual ticket operations and service budget for review with leadership.
  • Oversaw day-to-day communications with ticketing company and department leads and management of box office staff.
  • Collaborated with finance to check accuracy of reporting against money received and correct practices of recording in event ledger, managing movement of cash to and from box office.
  • Assisted ticketing department staff with handling of internal ticket allotments and allocations for events.
  • Worked with marketing and sales department to create and implement upsell opportunities for events.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Sri Lankan Airlines and Air Astana
Makati City, Philippines
04.2009 - 04.2012
  • Developed annual ticket operations and service budget for review with leadership.
  • Oversaw day-to-day communications with ticketing company and department leads and management of box office staff.
  • Collaborated with finance to check accuracy of reporting against money received and correct practices of recording in event ledger, managing movement of cash to and from box office.
  • Enforced box office daily financial reporting across revenue lines through ticketing system and reconciliation of ticket sales within accounting system.
  • Fostered excellent working relations with concert promoters, other internal departments and high-profile clients, regularly planning and coordinating large events.
  • Evaluated processes to create efficiencies with staff, resources and processes.
  • Acted as senior management available for customer service inquiries and escalated customer issues.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Delta Airlines
Makati City, Philippines
04.2008 - 04.2009
  • Arranged staffing hours for daytime and event shifts to accommodate event needs.
  • Worked with marketing and sales department to create and implement upsell opportunities for events.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of flight products, services and facilities.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Suggested various packages and amenities to guests, helping each find perfect accommodations to fit personal needs.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism

Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines
06.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Miriam College
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2002 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Pasig Catholic College
Pasig City, Philippines
06.1998 - 03.2002

Skills

    Verbal and written communication

Operations support

Administrative support

Product and service knowledge

Document control

Administrative tasks

Database Management

Expert in Airline and cruise software

Sales and Marketing

Customer Service

Software

Amadeus

Sabre

Cruise

Freshdesk

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Canva

Google

Adobe

Timeline

Senior Assistant, Digital Design

Dreamlines
01.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Bruntwork Ltd
12.2021 - 01.2022

Customer Service Representative

Teletech Inc
09.2020 - 12.2021

Financial Advisor

Pru Life UK
07.2020 - 01.2022

Sales Support Specialist

Vered Hasharon Travel and Tours
05.2018 - Current

Reservation and Ticketing Agent

Qatar Airways
10.2014 - 05.2018

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Jet Airways Ltd and Virgin Atlantic Ltd.
04.2012 - 10.2014

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Sri Lankan Airlines and Air Astana
04.2009 - 04.2012

Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Delta Airlines
04.2008 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Science - Tourism

Centro Escolar University
06.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Miriam College
06.2002 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Pasig Catholic College
06.1998 - 03.2002
Kaycee Ann Marie BuendiaSenior Digital Design