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ALICE DZVENGWE

Kelowna,Canada

Summary

Adaptable and service-oriented professional with experience in hospitality and community work. Experienced in guest services, customer interactions, and volunteer work, with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care, active listening, and providing respectful, person-centered support to vulnerable individuals, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, or addiction. Calm under pressure and committed to building trust, supporting others with dignity, and achieving results in high-stress environments.

Work History

Guest Experience Expert

Delta Okanagan Resort by Marriott
05.2025 - Current
  • Resolving guest complaints through conflict resolution and active listening.
  • Handling inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
  • Maintaining a supportive and efficient front desk environment.

Guest Experience Expert

Delta Hotels by Marriott
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted guests with check-ins and check-outs.
  • Monitored online guest reviews, identify service improvement areas, and implement feedback.

Community Support Volunteer

Musasa Project
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported vulnerable women and youth through emotional regulation, crisis response, and empowerment programs.
  • Assisted in goal-setting and progress tracking with clients transitioning into safer living environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, patience, and cultural sensitivity when supporting individuals experiencing trauma.

Residential Support Worker

Jairos Jiri Association
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided daily living assistance, mobility support, and emotional care to adults and seniors living with disabilities.
  • Helped with feeding, hygiene routines, recreational engagement, and social support in a residential care setting.
  • Assisted nurses and support staff in monitoring wellbeing, responding to concerns, and maintaining safe environments.

Community Outreach Volunteer

Commuden Community Development
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supported community members in programs focused on mental wellness, social development, and inclusion.
  • Helped deliver group activities that built social confidence, resilience, and peer support.
  • Developed communication and leadership skills in diverse and multi-cultural settings.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Tourism Destination Development

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC, Canada
06.2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Hospitality Management

Stenden University
Port Alfred, South Africa
05.2023

Skills

  • Experience Supporting Vulnerable Populations
  • Documentation, Incident Reports & Confidentiality
  • Reliable, Responsible, and Calm Under Pressure
  • Flexible Schedule / Shift-Based Work Adaptability
  • Supportive Listening & Non-Judgmental Care
  • Assistance with Daily Living (light tasks, meals, reminders, mobility)
  • Patience, Empathy & Respectful Communication

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR
  • Food Safe
  • Naloxone
  • Willing to obtain more training
  • Available for morning, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts

Timeline

Guest Experience Expert

Delta Okanagan Resort by Marriott
05.2025 - Current

Guest Experience Expert

Delta Hotels by Marriott
09.2023 - 04.2025

Community Support Volunteer

Musasa Project
02.2023 - 08.2023

Residential Support Worker

Jairos Jiri Association
01.2022 - 02.2023

Community Outreach Volunteer

Commuden Community Development
07.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Hospitality Management

Stenden University

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Tourism Destination Development

Thompson Rivers University
ALICE DZVENGWE