Processed information quickly to take immediate action during unexpected or serious situations.
Partnered with flight department to meet inflight and station operational obligations.
Engaged flight attendants by creating and fostering personal relationships with crew members.
Championed safety, customer experience and associate programs to foster well-being and achieve corporate compliance.
Held flight attendants accountable to service expectations to meet company and regulatory standards.
Created, managed and delivered meaningful recognition and individual rewards to boost morale.
Maintained and completed administrative records and documents to meet company requirements.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Flight Attendant
Northwest Airlines
Detroit
05.1996 - 04.1998
Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft safety features and emergency equipment.
Offered personalized assistance to children, elderly and passengers with special needs.
Responded to passenger emergencies to provide first aid.
Performed pre-flight safety checks to verify oxygen masks, life jackets and other emergency equipment in good working order.
Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
Supported passengers with special needs and provided assistance to wheelchair passengers.
Collected trash, tidied up aisles and wiped down surfaces during and in between flights to keep cabin clean.
Collaborated with flight crew to maximize smooth and safe flights.
Assisted passengers with storing luggage and helped locate seating.
Relayed updates and information to passengers after confirming key details with pilot.
Assisted passengers with disabilities by providing wheelchairs and supporting throughout airport to provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
Answered passengers' questions about flight, aircraft and destination.
Delivered food and beverage service, reading material and other in-flight services.
Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
Assisted passengers in boarding and deplaning aircraft.
Used excellent customer service skills in addressing passengers' needs.
Administrative Assistant
German Foreign Service
Bonn
03.1991 - 03.1995
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.o
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.