Experienced vacation seller and wine specialist in the hospitality industry. Proficient in wine selection, food pairing, and cellar management, aspiring to become a Wine Sommelier. Demonstrated success in increasing sales by 18% through strategic upselling and maintaining a 30% customer return rate.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Control Manager
Royal Decameron Resorts
12.2024 - Current
Prepared and updated project status reports, purchase orders and invoices, updating tracking documentation and maintaining files for due diligence and financial control support.
Conducted Monthly Inventories such as F&B, Linen, Maintenance inventories etc.
Identified new opportunities for cost savings and implemented initiatives to improve corporate budget oversight.
Maintained consistent electronic files and documentation to support budget analysis and implemented measures, developing robust databases for future reference.
Leveraged skills of team to mitigate financial risk, drawing from varying avenues and supporting multidisciplinary financial management.
Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Wine Sommelier
Royal Caribbean International Ship
11.2021 - 10.2024
Revised wine list and increased sales by 15% within the first month
Marketed new wine selections to customers, highlighting features and benefits in order to increase purchases;
Accurately paired wines with food orders 95% of the time, resulting in positive feedback from customers;
Recommended wine substitutions when necessary and upsold higher-priced items when appropriate;
Demonstrated excellent product knowledge, staying up-to-date on new arrivals, trends and industry news;
Contacted monthly wine inventory, maintained inventory stock level of wines and monthly inventory with the cost controller for the costing and accounting department
Organized routine and special event orders to keep adequate inventory for forecasted needs.
Inventoried bar supplies regularly to quickly identify supply shortages and detect problems such as theft.
Warehouse Loading Supervisor
Wisynco Group Limited
06.2021 - 11.2021
Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in the loading of trucks;
Ensure trucks are loaded daily using purchase orders and assigned works;
Maintained records of employees and truck drivers filing;
Coordinated and monitored logistics supply chains warehouse operations;
Recorded and Reported to the Operations Manager about daily operations within the warehouse and completed tasks
Guest Service Agent
Classique Guest House and Spa
08.2016 - 05.2021
Processed guest’s arrivals and departures daily;
Greed and welcomed guests with professionalism, genuine smile, and a welcoming spirit;
Answered to guest’s questions and queries about touring, restaurants, and other beaches;
Handled cash and credit payments, adhered to the guest house’s cash handling policy and rules;
Liaised with housekeeping staff, to ensure all rooms were cleaned, organized, and ready to accommodate new guests' arrivals;
Responded to several emails regarding customers' queries;
Kept records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaint
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Business and Aeronautics Management
Lynn University
05.2026
Bachelor’s of Science - Business and Aeronautics Management
Lynn University
05.2026
Certificate - Supervisory Management
University of the West Indies
07.2023
Certificate - Guest Room Attendant
HEART Trust NTA
06.2023
Certificate - Financial Accounting, Information Technology Management, Introduction to Statistics and Introduction to Business Management
Sophia College, LLC
12.2022
Certificate - Warehouse Management: Procurement, Inventory, Stock and Supply Chains
Alison Online
12.2020
Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) - Agriculture Science, Social Studies, English Language, Principles of Business
Brown’s Town High School
06.2016
Skills
Wine selection advising
Wine Tasting
Upscale dining expertise
Restaurant Management
Recommended
Explained & Presented
Served
Upsold
Cross-sold
Vacation upselling
Promoted
Inventory Management
References
Mr. Alvin Williams J.P., 1876-581-8727
Timeline
Cost Control Manager
Royal Decameron Resorts
12.2024 - Current
Wine Sommelier
Royal Caribbean International Ship
11.2021 - 10.2024
Warehouse Loading Supervisor
Wisynco Group Limited
06.2021 - 11.2021
Guest Service Agent
Classique Guest House and Spa
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s of Science - Business and Aeronautics Management
Lynn University
Certificate - Supervisory Management
University of the West Indies
Certificate - Guest Room Attendant
HEART Trust NTA
Certificate - Financial Accounting, Information Technology Management, Introduction to Statistics and Introduction to Business Management
Sophia College, LLC
Certificate - Warehouse Management: Procurement, Inventory, Stock and Supply Chains
Alison Online
Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) - Agriculture Science, Social Studies, English Language, Principles of Business
Brown’s Town High School
Bachelor’s of Science - Business and Aeronautics Management