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Arancha López Rodríguez

Arancha López Rodríguez

Granada

Summary

"The guest experience begins with how we treat our team"

With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I have held several roles overseeing all aspects of customer service -from guest satisfaction to team development and stakeholder relations.

My core competences include strong problem-solving abilities, making, planning, people management and customer experience.

I focus on creating meaningful experiences for guests, colleagues and, the business while driving sustainable growth. I am passionate about hospitality,coaching and mentoring and innovation, and I constantly seek new ways to enhance service quality and operational excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Manager

de Luna Hotels
Granada
01.2023 - Current

> Member of the project team implementing new tools and processes for the chain (CRM, PMS, RMS) and creating Web content.

>Member of the operational management committee of the company
> Monitor activities in all departments to ensure standards are met, staff is supported, and guest needs are met assuring that the financial goals of the hotel are being met
> Assign duties and monitor the performance of all employees in the hotel.
> Hold regular meetings with the CEO to discuss improvement areas identified and action items in order to improve revenue, reduce cost, and increase guest satisfaction and quality of service.
> Provide training to staff in customer service, safety, and other topics related to the hospitality industry.
> Create a positive work environment for staff by providing guidance, support, recognition,and motivation.
> Manage team schedules.
>Hold monthly one-on-one meetings with the team to review tasks, provide feedback, and set goals.
>Coordinate closely with Reservations, Quality, HR,Sales, and the Front Office to identify and address additional support needs.
>Resolve customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions.

> Create deLuna experience project (program based on customer communication to fully personalize their experience).
>Assist in preparing business forecasts and Annual Budget for the hotel.

Customer Service Specialist (B2B,B2C)

Klarna
Barcelona
11.2021 - 11.2022

>Providing high quality professional service to customers and merchants by assisting them in solving pre/post purchase related problems, support with various requests regarding products and app services.

>Handling escalated cases, investigating and interacting with other departments finding the right solution for customer´s needs.

>Support the onboarding process of new team members by sharing my knowledge and helping them to understand all relevant tools, processes and ways of working.

Assistant Store Manager

Superdry
York
12.2019 - 10.2021

>Coordinating, monitoring and reporting on daily operations.

>Recruiting, training and supervising employees.

>Reviewing job performance and coaching needs and developing and implementing new product trainings.

>Managing employee schedules, conducting performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.

>Monitoring and maintaining suitable store inventory levels.

>Assisting with the development of new sales and recruitment strategies.

>Dealing with customer enquiries, questions and complaints.

>Ensuring that store policies and procedures are followed.

Receptionist and Reservations Agent

Abades Nevada Palace Hotel
Granada
10.2016 - 10.2019

>Check guests in/out providing an excellent customer service to highest standards.

>Manage reservations ensuring maximize room revenue. Upselling/Cross-sellling

Hotel Front Desk Manager

Torre Arena Hotel
Málaga
01.2015 - 08.2016

>Recruitment, induction and training of recepcionists.

>Leading, monotoring, motivating and inspiring the team, providing guidance and support.

>Review of existing standards and procedures while implementing new best practices.

>Review daily arrivals, VIPs, special request, room assignments and coordinates with Housekeeping Department the needs of guests

>Manage room reservations ensuring that the bookings team are processing all enquiries accurately.

Recepcionist

Los Patos Park Hotel
Benalmádena
07.2014 - 12.2014

> Check guests in and out. Handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.

Education

Master ́s Degree - Tourism and Hospitality Management

Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality
Madrid
09.2021

Master ́s Degree - Teaching Compulsory Secondary Education and Bachiller

University of Granada
Granada
06.2014

Degree - English Philology

University of Granada
Granada
06.2013

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication and interpersonal
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Team building
  • Decision making and judgement
  • Results-oriented
  • Strong analytical and problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer service
  • Project management
  • Work ethic
  • Operational efficiency

Hobbies and Interests

  • Climbing
  • Playing drums
  • Walks in nature
  • Yoga

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/28/89

Timeline

Hotel Manager

de Luna Hotels
01.2023 - Current

Customer Service Specialist (B2B,B2C)

Klarna
11.2021 - 11.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Superdry
12.2019 - 10.2021

Receptionist and Reservations Agent

Abades Nevada Palace Hotel
10.2016 - 10.2019

Hotel Front Desk Manager

Torre Arena Hotel
01.2015 - 08.2016

Recepcionist

Los Patos Park Hotel
07.2014 - 12.2014

Master ́s Degree - Tourism and Hospitality Management

Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality

Master ́s Degree - Teaching Compulsory Secondary Education and Bachiller

University of Granada

Degree - English Philology

University of Granada
Arancha López Rodríguez