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Manuel Iriarte

Journalist
Madrid

Summary

Accomplished Senior Assistance Specialist with a proven track record at Assist Card, adept in problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs through efficient case management. Skilled in organizing high-pressure situations and delivering warm client interactions, ensuring efficiency and positive outcomes in diverse settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Assistance Specialist

Assist Card
08.2019 - Current
  • Provide assistance around the world to travelers in need during their trip, from a simple medical appointment to complex medical evacuations
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
  • Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Improve customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Develop strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.

Waiter

Vips Restauration Group
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.

Concerts & Events Emplyee

Cabo Music
05.2003 - 06.2005

Setting up stages, lighting and sound equipment for concerts ans other events. From unloading trucks with all the material, to scaffolding and rigging, I worked in small and big concerts (Metallica, Rolling Stones, for example)

Education

French Course - Langauges

Alliance Française
Madrid, Spain
04.2001 -

Portuguese Course - Languages

Casa Do Brasil
Madrid, Spain
04.2001 -

Teacher of Spanish As A Foreign Language - Language Teaching

International House - Language School
Madrid, Spain
04.2001 -

French Course - Languages

École Amira
Brussels
04.2001 -

Journalist - Journalism

Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
04.2001 -

Skills

Problem-solving

Team working

Working under pressure with tight deadlines

Warm and kind treatment to clients, empathetically identifying their needs so they feel understood and taken care of

High level of organization and communication

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Travel

Languages an other cultures

Reading, movies, music

Playing guitar

Art

Timeline

Senior Assistance Specialist

Assist Card
08.2019 - Current

Waiter

Vips Restauration Group
08.2006 - 08.2007

Concerts & Events Emplyee

Cabo Music
05.2003 - 06.2005

French Course - Langauges

Alliance Française
04.2001 -

Portuguese Course - Languages

Casa Do Brasil
04.2001 -

Teacher of Spanish As A Foreign Language - Language Teaching

International House - Language School
04.2001 -

French Course - Languages

École Amira
04.2001 -

Journalist - Journalism

Universidad Del Norte
04.2001 -
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