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 Hotel
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

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: Listening to people’s ideas and developing them further, Assuming a challenging and rewarding responsibility, Good on office Applications

CERTIFICATIONS

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

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