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Ramona Petcu

Ramona Petcu

Barcelona

Summary

A dedicated Training Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, currently specializing in client-based training and onboarding. With an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management, I possess strong skills in customer training, B2B partner management, and intercultural communication. My expertise lies in delivering high-impact training sessions, creating comprehensive training materials, and driving customer engagement to optimize software usage. I am passionate about leveraging advanced technology to improve operational efficiency and achieve business goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Specialist

Amadeus
Barcelona
12.2022 - Current
  • Onboard and train hospitality teams across various regions, optimizing their daily tasks through effective use of Amadeus software solutions.
  • Develop and deliver engaging training presentations, both in-person and via webinars, to enhance user understanding and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to modify training materials, ensuring they align with evolving customer needs and software updates.
  • Analyze customer feedback to inform training improvements and contribute to product development.
  • Coach and mentor new team members, sharing knowledge on systems, products, and services.

Partner Management Specialist (B2B)

Booking.com
Barcelona
12.2018 - 12.2022

• Led strategic conversations with partners, creating win-win scenarios by aligning their needs with Booking.com’s products and services.
• Trained partners on maximizing the value of available tools and offers, improving their business outcomes.
• Converted partner feedback into actionable insights, facilitating improvements across departments.
• Conducted training sessions for new team members, focusing on enhancing performance and product knowledge

Crew Training & Onboarding Manager (Crew Purser)

Costa Crociere
Genova
01.2014 - 09.2018

• Managed the onboarding process for new crew members, delivering comprehensive training and support for up to 100 new hires per day.
• Coordinated with department heads to manage crew rotations, ensuring seamless operations onboard.
• Provided day-to-day support to seafarers, advising on career development and compliance with maritime labor regulations.

Immigration Purser

Costa Crociere
Genova
09.2009 - 11.2013

• Negotiated with port authorities to secure services and products for the cruise line, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Led the embarkation and disembarkation process, coordinating teams to deliver a smooth experience for guests.

Corporate Bid Coordinator

Orange
Bucharest
02.2005 - 08.2010
  • Developed winning bid proposals for governmental clients
  • Strengthening partner relationships, and ensuring compliance with business standards.

Education

MBA - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Ostelea
Barcelona
07-2019

Associate of Science - Communication And Media Studies

Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai”
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
06-2008

Skills

  • Software Training & Onboarding
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Strategic Partner Management
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Feedback Analysis & Implementation
  • Team Coaching & Mentoring
  • Active listening
  • Classroom experience
  • Training Program Development

Languages

English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Romanian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Training Specialist

Amadeus
12.2022 - Current

Partner Management Specialist (B2B)

Booking.com
12.2018 - 12.2022

Crew Training & Onboarding Manager (Crew Purser)

Costa Crociere
01.2014 - 09.2018

Immigration Purser

Costa Crociere
09.2009 - 11.2013

Corporate Bid Coordinator

Orange
02.2005 - 08.2010

MBA - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Ostelea

Associate of Science - Communication And Media Studies

Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai”
Ramona Petcu