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Dilukshi Anthony

Hospitality Management
Kamloops,BC

Summary

  • 15 years of exceptional customer service and 5 years in successful management within high-integrity organizations.
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with ongoing studies in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at The University of British Columbia.
  • Client-centered and service-oriented professional dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Skilled in fostering an employee-oriented, high-performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, and productivity.
  • Enthusiastic relationship builder with strengths in team enhancement and employee engagement.
  • Skilled negotiator known for diplomacy and maintaining composure in challenging situations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, property management systems (Jonas Chorum, Opera, Tauras), and web development using Wix. Familiar with SEO strategies.
  • Multilingual: Fluent in English and Sinhala, conversational in Tamil.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Front Office Supervisor

Best Western Plus
03.2023 - Current
  • Coach and oversee night audit staff, verifying account balances.
  • Ensure adherence to hotel policies during check-in, check-out, and cashiering.
  • Address guest complaints, disturbances, and special requests, and communicate actions taken to all departments to ensure satisfaction.
  • Resolve inventory, room, and payment discrepancies.
  • Manage group reservations, payments, and travel agent commissions.
  • Assist in implementing policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct training, provide evaluations, and offer feedback to management.

Night Auditor

Best Western Plus
01.2019 - 02.2023

Accomplishments

  • Developed a comprehensive night audit procedure, detailing policies and procedures for all possible activities during a night shift.

Manager - Customer Relations

Durdans Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed daily front-line operations and oversaw patient care across various areas: Channeling, Information & Registration, Admission, Corporate, Cosmetic, Cardiac, Radiology counters, and the Call Centre.
  • Supervised a team of 60 employees, handling recruitment, training, career planning, grievance resolution, performance reviews, annual appraisals, and staff profiling using a Skills Matrix.
  • Addressed patients' concerns and complaints, providing immediate solutions through coordination with relevant departments.
  • Provided management with patient statistics and reports, representing the Customer Care department in management meetings.
  • Monitored and addressed inquiries and complaints on social media within the allocated time frame.


Accomplishments

  • Introduced an extrinsic reward system to boost employee motivation, complemented by a skills matrix for identifying and addressing training needs.
  • Played a pivotal role in developing the Complaint Management System.
  • Conducted cross-training to enhance customer service within the nursing staff.
  • Developed customer satisfaction surveys for the Pharmacy & Outpatient department.
  • Created comprehensive job descriptions for Call Center Agents, Customer Relations Officers, Supervisors, and Executives.

Front Office Manager

The Ocean Colombo
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Supervised, trained, and assisted the front office team to ensure professional and friendly customer service.
  • Addressed guests’ inquiries, requests, concerns, and complaints.
  • Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and checklists.
  • Reviewed daily reservations, amendments, and cancellations.
  • Served as Hotel Manager on Duty once a week.
  • Managed administrative tasks in the front office, including staff recruitment.

Guest Service Supervisor

Bandos Resort
05.2014 - 01.2016

Awards received at Bandos Maldives

  • Best Associate of the month “Guest Pick Winner” - November 2015.
  • Best Associate of the month nominee - July 2014, January 2015, October 2015.

Guest Service Agent

Bandos Resort
05.2013 - 04.2014

Tour Executive

Aseatica Tours And Services
06.2008 - 05.2013

Education

Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

The University of British Columbia
British Columbia
11.2024

German Language

Goethe Institut
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Malaysia
01.2013

Travel & Tourism Economics And Hotel Management

University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2011

Travel, Tourism And Hospitality Management

London Business School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2008

Information And Communication Technology

IDM Computer Studies
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2005

Skills

Exceptional Customer Service

Management and Leadership

Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Multitasking and Time Management

Technical Proficiency

Cultural Competency

Training and Development

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
German
Elementary

Certification

Certificate of Participation from Tourism HR Canada: Contributed time and expertise to the development and update of the Front Desk Agent Certification Program.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave

Quote

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.

Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Property Management Systems (Jonas Chorum, Opera, Tauras)

Web development platforms (Wix)

Interests

Travelling

Baking

Snorkeling

Cycling

Movies

Documentaries

Music

Timeline

Front Office Supervisor

Best Western Plus
03.2023 - Current

Night Auditor

Best Western Plus
01.2019 - 02.2023

Manager - Customer Relations

Durdans Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018

Front Office Manager

The Ocean Colombo
02.2016 - 01.2017

Guest Service Supervisor

Bandos Resort
05.2014 - 01.2016

Guest Service Agent

Bandos Resort
05.2013 - 04.2014

Tour Executive

Aseatica Tours And Services
06.2008 - 05.2013

Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

The University of British Columbia

German Language

Goethe Institut

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Management & Science University

Travel & Tourism Economics And Hotel Management

University of Colombo

Travel, Tourism And Hospitality Management

London Business School

Information And Communication Technology

IDM Computer Studies
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