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Angela Cammalleri

Agrigento

Summary

Experienced and professional Concierge dedicated to hospitality and tourism, with thorough knowledge of local activities, places of attraction and of travel options. Solid experience in providing a valuable
service to guests according to the consolidated pillars of quality. My assistance, characterized by punctuality and attention to detail, is directed to customization, or to offer my guests unique experiences tailored to their needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Head Concierge

Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel
03.2021 - Current


• Personal local Concierge for Rocco Forte Private Villas on behalf of Exclusive Resorts

• Coordinated ground and air travel arrangements for guests, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.

• Arrange Guests phone and video calls prior to their arrival to tailor make a unique itinerary.

• Handling Guest’s correspondence about all their pre-arrival requests, giving always the best solution and the best advice to make a memorable stay, maintaining high standards at all times.

• Enhanced guest experiences by providing personalized recommendations and assisting with reservations prior and during the stay.

• Provided accurate information regarding local attractions, restaurants and activities.

• Supported event planning efforts, contributing to the successful execution of memorable occasions.

• Research and development of information material to create customized experiences

• Promoted hotel amenities through engaging conversations with guests about their preferences and interests.

• Responsible of providing to each Guest a warm and efficient arrival and departure process

• Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.

• Managed daily operations of Concierge desk (Resort and Private Villas)and monitored staff performance to proactively address inefficiencies.

• Trained staff in delivering top-quality hotel services in alignment with hotel reputation and mission statement.

• Supervise, train and develop a team of staff, including deputy concierges, baggage porters and doormen

• Planning of work shifts for deputy concierges, baggage porters and doormen

Assistant Concierge

Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel
03.2018 - 02.2021


• Reception of customers inside the structure, providing information and gathering the necessary documentation.

• Coordinated ground and air travel arrangements for business and leisure customers to support satisfaction.

• Management of telephone and portal bookings online.

• Coordination of all hotel concierge activities from the counter of the lobby concierge.

• Assisted with luggage handling, valet services and concierge services.

• Management of an extensive network of local service providers and people who had information about the latest events in the city.

• Research and development of information material to create customized experiences

• Enhanced guest experiences by providing personalized recommendations and assisting with reservations prior and during the stay.

• Promoted, prior and during the stay, hotel amenities through engaging conversations with guests about their preferences and interests and activities.

• Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.

• Served as a reliable resource for fellow team members seeking guidance or assistance in completing tasks related to guest service

Simultaneous Interpreter

Free Lance
04.2009 - 09.2021


• Listening, memorizing words and simultaneous interpretation from English and Italian.

• Provided language translation and customer service skills to clients in business sectors.

• Translated website content from other languages to English.

• Streamlined language barriers with seamless interpretation of complex information for diverse audiences.

• Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.

• Increased understanding among conference attendees with real-time interpreting services for keynote speakers.

• Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.


Private Guide

See Italia
04.2009 - 01.2018
  • Planned and organized tours by determining routes, selecting sights and landmarks to visit, and coordinating transportation and accommodations.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Furnished customers with unique experiences by developing and creating new tour routes.
  • Provided suggestions and recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodations to keep customers entertained after tour hours.
  • Developed an extensive knowledge of local history and culture, enabling the provision of accurate information and insightful commentary during tours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liceo Scientifico Leonardo
Agrigento
07.2003

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Able to work together within a group whilst showing respect and willing to share information and skills
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Attention to detail in terms of content and accuracy
  • Possess excellent organizational skills;
  • Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality at all times with regard to guest and personnel related matters
  • Professional experience in Front Office Department in a five star hotel
  • Mother tongue English

Additional Information

Aspiring to be a Les Clefs d’Or Concierge bt June 2024

Timeline

Assistant Head Concierge

Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel
03.2021 - Current

Assistant Concierge

Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel
03.2018 - 02.2021

Simultaneous Interpreter

Free Lance
04.2009 - 09.2021

Private Guide

See Italia
04.2009 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Liceo Scientifico Leonardo
Angela Cammalleri