Andreia Roque
Small business Owner & Operations manager
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About
I am an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience supporting day-to-day operations in fast-paced environments. I am comfortable managing schedules, handling communications, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. With a proactive approach and strong organisational skills, I enjoy creating structure and keeping processes running smoothly while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Experience
Small business Owner & Operations manager - Bed&Breakfast Vila Prana - Barra Grande, Brazil, United Kingdom
(2019-01)
This business was the result of an investment opportunity I embraced during the COVID period, while travelling in Brazil. What started as a strategic investment quickly became a hands-on hospitality venture that I developed and structured from the ground up. The business is still open and successfully operating. I currently oversee it remotely, managing operations, strategy, and guest experience standards while coordinating with the on-site team to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Reservations Executive - The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast - Belfast, UK
(2025-06)
- Manage reservation enquiries via telephone, email, and in person, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Compiled reports on reservation trends, cancellations, and no-shows for management review.
- Conduct follow-up calls and emails to confirm bookings, and provide pre-arrival information.
- Utilise reservation software to input, retrieve, and update guest information promptly.
Hospitality Retail Supervisor - Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly, England, UK - Isles of Scilly, UK
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
- Handled customer complaints, resolving issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer trust and loyalty.
- Responsible for opening and closing the store, and ensuring security protocols are followed.
- Oversaw cash management, including till reconciliation and bank deposits, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Trained new staff on store policies, product knowledge, and customer service excellence.
- Coordinated with visual merchandisers to arrange displays attractively, ensuring products are showcased effectively to boost sales.
Reservations Agent - Titanic Hotel - Belfast, UK
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
- Conducted follow-up calls and emails to confirm bookings and provide pre-arrival information.
- Addressed overbooking on specific room types, working with customers to adjust accommodations.
- Secured bookings through phone, email and webchat sales, using expert hotel product and service knowledge.
- Utilised reservation software to input, retrieve, and update guest information promptly.
Front of house / Supervisor - The Ruin Beach Cafe - Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly, England, UK
(2021-04 - 2021-12)
- Greeted new customers and offered immediate seating assistance.
- Managed reservations and cancellations, updating booking systems to improve efficiency and organisation.
- Delivered exceptional service by providing timely and friendly service to every customer.
- Trained new staff members in food and drink service, POS systems operation and restaurant cleaning protocols.
Education
Postgraduate - Communication and Media Studies - Autonomous University of Lisbon (2012)
Bachelor - European Studies - University of Coimbra (2011)
