JULIETH THOMAS LAIZER

[email protected] • +255 745 005 518/ 0787 588 855 • P. O. Box 12737, Arusha, Tanzania

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professional with over ten years of experience in administration, marketing, and guest relations across tourism, hospitality, and trading sectors. Proven Operations Coordinator skilled in supervising project teams and implementing efficient work processes. Results-driven and highly organized, consistently achieving operational targets in fast-paced environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Operations Coordinator
05/2025 - Present
Cheli and Peacock safaris , Arusha
• Coordinated comprehensive safari operations, ensuring adherence to internal procedures and precise documentation.
• Implemented double-check systems for itineraries and supplier bookings to reduce financial losses.
• Managed supplier confirmations and relationships to facilitate timely bookings and service delivery.
• Oversaw guest logistics, enhancing client experience through effective communication of permits and itineraries.
• Supervised vehicle logistics, upholding safety standards and ensuring professional presentation of vehicles and guides.
• Acted as escalation point for operational issues, facilitating swift resolutions in collaboration with management teams.
• Supported leadership through staff induction and performance monitoring to foster continuous improvement.
Travel Specialist
01/2024 - 05/2025
andBeyond Travel
• Input and update reservations from all booking channels, ensuring that all relevant information is included in the booking and that any special requests or requirements are communicated to relevant departments
• Handle daily correspondence and responds to inquiries in a timely manner
• Provide an exceptional call experience to all callers by being informed, efficient and intuitive during the call process
• Processing payments and sending confirmation details to guests/agents
• Sorting out any issues that may arise with bookings or reservations
• Selling and promoting reservation services
• Answering any questions guests/agents might have about the reservation process
Receptionist
04/2015 - 01/2024
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
• Communication with reservations office and departments
• Attending Lodge Emails
• Daily operational day sheet
• Confirmation of flights and other transports
• Monthly forecast for lodge reservations
• Site inspections
• Handling customer, internal and external calls
Front Desk Operator & Reservations
01/2014 - 01/2015
East African All□Suite Hote
• Accountable for reception and customer relations duties
• Handling customer, internal and external calls
• Reservations: manage expected arrivals
• To confirm the rooming list Group and arrival time
• End of the week recap for all booking for next week
Reservations
12/2013 - 11/2014
Snow Crest Hotel Arusha
• Manage arrivals through agents/sales department
• Manage room/conference availability and pricing
• Manage booking and billing of the services
• Manage collections and complains
Guest Relation Coordinator
10/2008 - 11/2012
The New Arusha Hotel
• Accountable for reception and customer relations duties
• First Customer contact as in welcoming and information
• Prepare and process the Bills and payments
• Receive and escalate the customer feedback
Sales and Administration officer
01/2007 - 01/2008
Family Studios
• Handling all the office administration duties
• Planning for the concerts and music projects
• Business linkage with the sponsors
• Coordinating and organizing Music Events
• Planning for and make sales
Receptionist
01/2005 - 01/2006
Hotel Seven Eleven
• Welcoming the customers
• Instructing and informing clients
• Processing and taking orders
• Attending to all incoming calls
• Ensure the Guest room is well arranged and clean all the time

EDUCATION

National Primary School Leaving Certificate
01/1991 - 01/1997
Arusha International School
Certificate of Secondary School Education
01/1998 - 01/2001
Enaboishu Secondary School
Hotel Management and Secretarial Courses
01/2002 - 01/2003
Arusha Hotel Training Institute
Computer Training Course
01/1998 - 01/2001
Aptech

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Front Desk, Operations, Customer Relations, Call Handling, Reservations Management, Booking Recap, omputer Literacy Office Applications

CERTIFICATIONS

Pan Hospitality Certificate
11/2010
Training Tourplan NX
08/2024
Erica Van Der Merwe

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