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RICHMAN NYIKO MKHOMOLE

RICHMAN NYIKO MKHOMOLE

FRONT DESK MANAGER
Walkerville,Gauteng

Summary

Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication. Friendly and prompt Front Service Clerk with good skills using phone, computer and office equipment. Strong multitasking, communication and interpersonal skills. Unsurpassed mathematical skills and finesse handling front office operations. Polite and positive front desk ambassador with exceptional telephone etiquette. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, valuables and baggage. Easily adaptable to high-pressure, dynamic situations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Front Desk Manager

BBH Lanseria
Lanseria, South Africa
2024.03 - Current
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
  • Maintained organized workspace at front desk, contributing to professional atmosphere that welcomed guests upon arrival.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
  • Optimized room inventory management, resulting in reduced overbooking occurrences.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for smoother guest experience.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for front desk department.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Improved staff communication through regular meetings, leading to enhanced teamwork and overall efficiency.
  • Assisted guests with special requests, creating memorable experiences that encouraged positive reviews on social media platforms.
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were ready in timely manner.
  • Mentored and trained new hires, fostering supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to supervisor.
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Supported revenue management strategies by closely monitoring occupancy rates and adjusting room pricing accordingly.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional service and promptly handling guest feedback.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing
  • Maintained an organized workspace at the front desk, contributing to a professional atmosphere that welcomed guests upon arrival
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional service and promptly handling guest feedback
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors
  • Optimized room inventory management, resulting in reduced overbooking occurrences
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for a smoother guest experience
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department
  • Improved staff communication through regular meetings, leading to enhanced teamwork and overall efficiency
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies
  • Assisted guests with special requests, creating memorable experiences that encouraged positive reviews on social media platforms
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were ready in a timely manner
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention
  • Supported revenue management strategies by closely monitoring occupancy rates and adjusting room pricing accordingly
  • Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals
  • Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to supervisor
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments
  • Implemented policies and procedures to maintain compliance with brand standards and local regulations
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving concerns during their stay
  • Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data
  • Coordinated with sales department to identify potential leads from incoming inquiries
  • Promoted upselling opportunities to maximize revenue through available add-ons and packages
  • Utilized property management software effectively for booking management, reporting, and tracking performance metrics
  • Established strong rapport with returning guests while building new connections with first-time visitors
  • Ensured data accuracy through regular audits of guest profiles
  • Developed strong relationships with corporate clients, securing long-term contracts for group bookings
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers

Research Data Capturer

Wits Health Consortium
Klerksdorp
5 2022 - 2024.03

Duties included accurate entry of study data in timely manner

  • Ensure security and confidentiality of client’s sensitive data both electronic data and case report forms are kept safe in safe lockable place
  • Participate in ongoing Data management training
  • Ensure that GCP guidelines are followed
  • Daily capturing of data into iMedidata, iDataFax, RedCap, and Emme’s database (in-house EDC)
  • SOP Review, maintenance, and development as required
  • Design data capturing sheets for daily recording of data
  • Prepare reports as required by sponsors, stakeholders, Project Director, and CEO
  • Monitor and assure data quality
  • Ensure development of tracking tools and checklists to assist sites with data flow management
  • Provide ongoing Data Management training for all relevant study personnel
  • QC database and source document before and after capturing.

Lab Admin/Data Receiving Clerk

Ndlovu Laboratories
Elandsdoorn
2020.12 - 2022.04
  • Verifies suitability of specimens for processing
  • Receives, labels, and sorts specimens for testing according to SOP
  • Captures patient’s information into in-house system
  • Creates shipping lists of samples for distribution to laboratories
  • Administers distribution of samples to ensure smooth funnelling of specimens to various disciplines
  • Receipt and downloading of electronic referrals to correlate specimen received with information provided and follow up accordingly, in order to improve turnaround times
  • Responsible for appropriate packaging, recording, and monitoring of all outgoing referral specimens
  • Keeps specimen request forms, Chain of custody forms, and Accountability logs for audit purposes
  • Handle administrative queries, phone out results, and initiate printing and faxing of reports
  • Advise clinicians/nurses on type of samples and/or sample containers required to perform specific tests in order to prevent incorrect samples.

Research Data Capturer

Wits Health Consortium
Soweto
2015.09 - 2019.02
  • Duties included accurate entry of study data in timely manner
  • Ensure security and confidentiality of client’s sensitive data both electronic data and case report forms are kept safe in safe lockable place
  • Participate in ongoing Data management training
  • Ensure that GCP guidelines are followed
  • Daily capturing of data into immedidate, iDataFax, and RedCap databases (in-house systems)
  • SOP Review, maintenance, and development as required
  • Design data capturing sheets for daily recording of data
  • Prepare reports as required by sponsors, stakeholders, Project Director, and CEO
  • Monitor and assure data quality
  • Ensure development of tracking tools and checklists to assist sites with data flow management
  • Provide ongoing Data Management training for all relevant study personnel
  • QC database and source document before and after capturing.

Lab Admin/Data Capturer

Togatainer Lab Bhubezi Clinic
Lilydale
2009.12 - 2011.01
  • Perform administrative functions pertaining to department
  • Provide daily, weekly, monthly, Lab, and statistical reports
  • Conduct daily identification and organise follow-up of abnormal Lab results
  • Apply all safety and housekeeping regulations according to policy and acquisition control
  • Plan, Facilitate and Monitor quality control procedures on daily basis
  • Receive, check orders against invoices, and unpack stock
  • Perform cycle counts and stock takes as well as capture stock takes and investigate variances and ensure that maintenance and quality control forms are updated and captured
  • Measure and share programmatic achievements in order to ensure accountability
  • Organise and facilitate bi-weekly and monthly meetings with Medical staff
  • Generate weekly and monthly reports, inventory control, and ordering
  • Handling of incoming and outgoing mail as well as telephonic inquiries
  • Liaise with data management and quality improvement team ensuring quality
  • Review request forms and data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
  • Collect and store data appropriately as per Standards of Procedure (SOP)
  • Adhere to all data management SOPs, guidelines, and confidentiality agreements
  • Ensure all Quality Control forms and reports are submitted on time
  • Ensure that all projects reporting tools are in line with set standards to maintain quality assurance and conduct administration and turnaround time of reporting on all quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide support to Clinical staff to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on all quality policies and procedures
  • Attend networking meetings and provide feedback
  • Participate in research projects relevant to programs
  • Verify and clean patient data and capture patient documentation on electronic database
  • Work with site staff to ensure accurate completion of forms/files and to rectify any problems
  • Maintain logical filing system of patient forms
  • Maintain quality of electronic manual patient data to standard required for program.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Tourism Management

Stanford Business College
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
2003.01 - 2005.09

Some College (No Degree) - Matric (Grade 12)

Mandondo High School
Mpumalanga, ZA
1997.12 - 2021.12

Some College (No Degree) - Computer System Administration

Stanford Business College
Hazyview, South Africa
2004.01 - 2005.09

Skills

Experienced in Front Desk Manager, Lab Admin Assistant and Data Capturing. Dedicated, motivated self-starter who is customer-orientated. I have excellent management, communication, and negotiation skills. I am strict but fair and I am a team player but can also perform best independently. I can copy and perform better under pressure and always stay rational in all situations. I am hungry for success and I strive to exceed expectations. I would like to work in a dynamic environment. My aspirations are to become one of the best in the area of my expertise and acquire more information within the organization and make sure that I exercise the acquired skills and achieve the expected goals.

Languages

English (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Zulu (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Sotho (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Xitsonga (Native)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

On request

Training

  • Good Clinical Practice/ Refresher – Academic Advance
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice – Academic Advance
  • NIH Web –training courses

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsPaid sick leave4-day work weekPaid time offCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Microsft office

Timeline

Front Desk Manager

BBH Lanseria
2024.03 - Current

Lab Admin/Data Receiving Clerk

Ndlovu Laboratories
2020.12 - 2022.04

Research Data Capturer

Wits Health Consortium
2015.09 - 2019.02

Lab Admin/Data Capturer

Togatainer Lab Bhubezi Clinic
2009.12 - 2011.01

Some College (No Degree) - Computer System Administration

Stanford Business College
2004.01 - 2005.09

Some College (No Degree) - Tourism Management

Stanford Business College
2003.01 - 2005.09

Some College (No Degree) - Matric (Grade 12)

Mandondo High School
1997.12 - 2021.12

Research Data Capturer

Wits Health Consortium
5 2022 - 2024.03
RICHMAN NYIKO MKHOMOLEFRONT DESK MANAGER