
Lavender Tshuma
@lavendertshuma
Reservations Officer at Cresta Hotels, converting 92% of accommodation and conferencing enquiries into bookings.
What I'm looking for
At Cresta Hotels, I manage accommodation reservations end to end on Protel Air, from the first enquiry through booking confirmations and amendments. I handle bookings across Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and the Cresta website, maintaining a 92% enquiry-to-booking conversion rate across accommodation and conferencing enquiries.
I coordinate with front office, housekeeping and finance on arrivals, special requests and payment follow-ups. I also offer lodges, guesthouses and tour operators remote reservations and guest-communication support from my home office in Bulawayo, working across Southern African and European time zones.
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Reservations Officer
Cresta Hotels
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Manage accommodation reservations end to end on Protel Air, from first enquiry to confirmed booking and amendments. Handle bookings and availability across multiple channels including Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and the Cresta website.
Education
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Cambridge International
Cambridge International Diploma in Business, Business
Grade: Distinction in Effective Business Communication
Completed the Cambridge International Diploma in Business with a Distinction in Effective Business Communication.
City & Guilds
City & Guilds Certification, Office Procedures
Grade: First Class Passes
Achieved six First Class Passes in office procedures, word processing, desktop publishing, and business English.
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