Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Charleen West

Charleen West

Guest Services Agent
Mbombela

Summary

Reliable and customer-focused professional with experience in front-line service and administrative support.

Work best with clear guidance and structure, confident working both independently and as part of a team. Known for punctuality, professionalism and a strong work ethic, with a consistent focus on delivering quality service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Guest Service Agent

Federal Airlines (Pty) Ltd
Mbombela
02.2022 - Current

• Assisted guests with reservations, modifications and cancellations to meet individual travel needs
• Supported an efficient check-in process to reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction
• Responded to a high volume of guest enquiries via telephone, email and in person with professionalism
• Resolved guest concerns promptly to enhance overall service satisfaction
• Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance as required
• Processed cash and card transactions accurately in line with company procedures
• Maintained high standards of service delivery in accordance with company policies
• Managed cash handling and payment systems in compliance with internal controls
• Ensured confidentiality and handled sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
• Held responsibility for branch security, including key-holder duties when required

Passenger Handling Agent

SA Airlink (Pty) LTD
Mbombela
09.2013 - 09.2019
  • Served customers at the reservations counter
  • Provided face-to-face advice on airline products and services
  • Processed ticket returns and refunds in line with company procedures
  • Assisted with branch security duties, including acting as key holder when required
  • Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally
  • Managed cash handling and payment systems according to company policies
  • Provided accurate travel and flight information to passengers
  • Maintained high standards of customer service delivery
  • Performed administrative duties including filing, archiving, photocopying, scanning and faxing documents
  • Screened incoming calls and took messages
  • Managed incoming and outgoing telephone calls and emails
  • Handled confidential information in compliance with data protection protocols
  • Followed up on missing or delayed luggage

Admin Clerk

Gerhard Van Der Merwe Attorneys
Mbombela
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm responds to inquiries.
  • Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks by maintaining accurate records and utilizing verification methods.
  • Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems, ensuring quick and accurate retrieval of documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rob Ferreira High School, White River
04.2001 -

Skills

Computer Literate : Windows/MS Office/EXCEL and experience on the Amadeus & Altea CM/FM system ass well as World Tracer systems

Accomplishments

Through SA Airlink and Federal Airlines I have completed and passed with an average of 80 %


  • Amadeus Reservations
  • Trauma Training
  • Passenger Handling Training
  • Fares and ticketing training
  • World Tracer training
  • Dangerous goods & awareness training
  • Airline Safety training
  • Radio License training
  • Altea CM & FM training
  • Customer Care NQF Level 4
  • Fire fighting and extinguishing
  • OHS training
  • Human Factors training

Certification

Dangerous goods Awareness

Timeline

Aviation Security Awareness

08-2025

Base Operations Radio Course

03-2025

Dangerous goods Awareness

02-2025
Guest Service Agent - Federal Airlines (Pty) Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Passenger Handling Agent - SA Airlink (Pty) LTD
09.2013 - 09.2019
Admin Clerk - Gerhard Van Der Merwe Attorneys
08.2010 - 08.2012
Rob Ferreira High School - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -
Charleen WestGuest Services Agent