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Fereshteh Motadel

Fereshteh Motadel

Tour-Guide, Hostess, Concierge Agent
North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Resourceful Librarian with meaningful experience cataloging and organizing library collections. Tactfully provides patrons with insightful direction to maximize customer service utility. A knowledgeable operator of library resources and a passionate problem solver. Passionate writer and teacher dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Fairmont Hotel Waterfront
Vancouver, BC
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Took over 50 reservations and to-go orders by phone, answering customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Increased sales by 7%.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Answered over 150 phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.

Hostess

Sandbar Restaurant
Vancouver, BC
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Organized, stocked ,and cleaned establishments front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.

Tour Guide

Buran Pars Travel Agency
Moscow, Russia
07.2015 - 09.2019
  • Guided groups of up to 50 people on scheduled tours.
  • Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
  • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.

Tour Guide

Travel Agency
Istanbul, Baku, Dubai, Saint Petersburg, Sochi...
01.2010 - 05.2019

Certified International Tour guide

  • Shared historical and cultural context to keep tour informative and provide more profound understanding of area.
  • Upselling optional tour packages by 12% more.
  • Provided suggestions and recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodations to keep customers entertained after tour hours.
  • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.

Librarian

National Library Of Iran
Tehran, Tehran
02.2017 - 04.2019
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
  • Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
  • Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.

English Teacher

Sama College
Rasht, Iran
09.2015 - 02.2018


  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Education (Curriculum, Teaching And Learning)

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
12.2022

Master of Arts - English Literature And Language

Karaj Azad University
Karaj, Iran
02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Guilan
Rasht,Iran
02.2014

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Team Collaboration
  • Work Well Independently
  • Document Control
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Knowledgeable Reference Librarian
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Event Planning
  • Automated Library Systems

Timeline

Hostess

Fairmont Hotel Waterfront
08.2022 - 04.2023

Hostess

Sandbar Restaurant
01.2021 - 07.2022

Librarian

National Library Of Iran
02.2017 - 04.2019

English Teacher

Sama College
09.2015 - 02.2018

Tour Guide

Buran Pars Travel Agency
07.2015 - 09.2019

Tour Guide

Travel Agency
01.2010 - 05.2019

Master of Arts - Education (Curriculum, Teaching And Learning)

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master of Arts - English Literature And Language

Karaj Azad University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Guilan
Fereshteh MotadelTour-Guide, Hostess, Concierge Agent