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MARY ROSE  GALLEMA

MARY ROSE GALLEMA

PANIQUI, TARLAC

Summary

Dynamic Front Desk Manager with Celebrity Cruises, adept at enhancing guest experiences through exceptional communication and leadership. Proven track record in optimizing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to outstanding service delivery, fostering teamwork and resilience in high-pressure environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Manager / Fleet Documentation Officer

Celebrity Cruises
Miami , Florida
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between the Front Desk Team, Hotel, and Marine Departments, fostering proactive guest service.
  • Addressed escalated guest issues with professionalism, empathy, and active listening skills, providing personalized service and memorable experiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership as sub-department manager by maintaining calm composure in challenging situations. Maintained high standards of service quality through consistent training and support for team members.
  • Played a pivotal role in strategizing room and meal assignments during dry dock period. Effectively communicated with relevant departments in the complex process of contractors' embarkation and disembarkation.

Public Safety Officer

Celebrity Cruises
Miami , Florida
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed shipboard crew and guest injury investigation programs to enhance compliance and safety standards.
  • Supported operational safety meetings by providing expertise in injury and illness prevention policies.
  • Liaised with shore side departments, including Risk Management and Fleet Operations, to reduce injury/illness incidents.
  • Guided division management in implementing effective injury prevention programs and policies.
  • Collaborated with Hotel & Marine Operations to align safety strategies with operational objectives.

Administration Purser- Documentation Officer

Celebrity Cruises
Miami , Florida
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Functioned as key link for ship logistics among Guest Relations, Port agents, and immigration authorities. Managed communications with Customs officials to support timely entry and clearance procedures. Interfaced with various departments to anticipate and resolve potential issues at ports of call. Optimized documentation flow to ensure compliance and efficiency in maritime operations.

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Celebrity Cruises
MIAMI FLORIDA
09.2019 - 02.2020

Managed the Front Desk Team, overseeing financials, training, and operational efficiency.

  • Facilitated communication between Guest Relations Team and Hotel and Marine Departments.
  • Executed premium service standards, creating memorable guest interactions.
  • Managed Front Desk Team, overseeing financials, training, and operational efficiency.

ADMIN PURSER - DOCUMENTATION OFFICER

Celebrity Cruises
MIAMI
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • Functioned as key link for ship logistics among Guest Relations, Port agents, and immigration authorities.
    Managed communications with Customs officials to support timely entry and clearance procedures.
    Interfaced with various departments to anticipate and resolve potential issues at ports of call.
    Optimized documentation flow to ensure compliance and efficiency in maritime operations.

Guest Relations Officer

Celebrity Cruises
MIAMI
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained professionalism and emergency preparedness in Front Desk Operations, representing brand voice for guest relations.
  • Delivered personalized service to internal and external guests and crew, ensuring high-quality interactions.
  • Executed due diligence and attention to detail in all operations, focusing on precision during financial transactions.
  • Addressed escalated guest concerns with empathy, active listening, and a positive demeanor.

JR GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER

CELEBRITY CRUISES
MIAMI
04.2013 - 10.2015
  • Fosters continuous professionalism and emergency preparedness in stateroom services, supporting operations in managing elevator and ADA alarms, serving as the brand voice of the ship and Guest Relations for external calls, while offering unparalleled personalized service to internal and external guests and crew members alike.
  • Responds to escalated guest concerns in an upscale, considerate, professional, and positive manner, showing empathy and actively listening.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - TOURISM

UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
BAGUIO CITY PHILIPPINES
10.2008

Skills

  • Strong analytical, leadership and teamwork skills
  • Outstanding hospitality, communication, administration, and organizational skills
  • Time management and task prioritization
  • Excellent communications and rapport building skills
  • Self-motivated, hardworking ,multitasking, dedicated and has strong initiative
  • Tolerant , resilient and flexible to different situations
  • Project management and time management

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the YEAR 2020 for outstanding performance and team contributions.

Timeline

Front Desk Manager / Fleet Documentation Officer

Celebrity Cruises
08.2023 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Celebrity Cruises
02.2021 - 07.2023

Administration Purser- Documentation Officer

Celebrity Cruises
08.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Celebrity Cruises
09.2019 - 02.2020

ADMIN PURSER - DOCUMENTATION OFFICER

Celebrity Cruises
07.2016 - 09.2019

Guest Relations Officer

Celebrity Cruises
10.2015 - 07.2016

JR GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER

CELEBRITY CRUISES
04.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - TOURISM

UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
MARY ROSE GALLEMA