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Michelle Giesbrecht

Trabuco Canyon

Summary

Dedicated Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Seeking to leverage my relationship-building skills, customer-centric mindset, and problem-solving abilities. I am committed to driving customer satisfaction, retention, and growth. With a solid foundation in sales, and a keen ability to anticipate client needs, I am poised to create meaningful and impactful customer experiences. Through effective communication, collaboration, and a genuine passion for customer satisfaction, I aim to contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometric Technician

Total Vision LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.

Senior Catering Sales Manager

SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Negotiated contracts to create positive outcomes for clients & the hotel
  • Led team in event production, overseeing room set-up, rental orders, and cost management
  • Maintained clear communications with internal and external clients to ensure successful events

Senior Catering Sales Manager

The Luxe City Center Hotel
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with General Manager, Director of Sales and Chef to contract and deliver exceptional events
  • Ensured meticulous attention to detail in fulfilling client requests, regardless of size, to guarantee client satisfaction

Catering Sales Manager

The Queen Mary Hotel
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Performed service and menu upgrades and upselling activities to meet predetermined revenue objectives.
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.

Education

HR Analytics & People - Intro to HR Management

Udemy Academy
01.2020

Associates of Arts Degree - undefined

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2008

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction & Retention
  • Multitasking & Prioritizing
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • HIPAA protocol adherence
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Medical record requests
  • Healthcare operations

Personaldevelopment

  • HR Analytics & People, Intro to HR Management, Udemy Academy, 2020
  • Associates of Arts Degree, Orange Coast College, 2008, Costa Mesa, CA

Timeline

Optometric Technician

Total Vision LLC
01.2022 - Current

Senior Catering Sales Manager

SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Catering Sales Manager

The Luxe City Center Hotel
01.2016 - 01.2018

Catering Sales Manager

The Queen Mary Hotel
01.2013 - 01.2016

Associates of Arts Degree - undefined

Orange Coast College

HR Analytics & People - Intro to HR Management

Udemy Academy
Michelle Giesbrecht