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Maria Luigia Fusco

Maria Luigia Fusco

Summary

Experienced in cultivating enduring relationships with both regular and VIP guests. Remains calm and collected under pressure and works to develop and implement solutions. Skilled in managing administrative tasks, staffing, and inventory requirements to ensure seamless service delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Relations Executive

Zuma
04.2024 - Current

As a Guest Experience Executive at Zuma, I successfully managed guest relations by ensuring exceptional service and personalized experiences. I handled reservations, welcomed guests, and addressed inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. My role involved collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless operations and a high standard of service. I also gathered guest feedback to continuously improve offerings, contributing to an increase in overall guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Head Hostess

OETKER COLLECTION
06.2023 - 10.2023

I dealt with managing reservations for all the hotel's F&B outlets. I took care of welcoming both hotel guests and external guests upon their arrival, managing any requests and providing revenue reporting to the company.

GUEST RELATIONS

JUMEIRAH GROUP
04.2022 - 10.2022

I dealt with managing reservations and coordinate the arrival and welcome of customers with my colleagues. I was responsible for giving information and assistance during the service. I was responsible for providing revenue report to the company.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Alisher Usmanov
04.2019 - 09.2021

I worked for three years for Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov and his family in his private villa located in Porto Cervo as a personal assistant.

In this role, I ensured confidentiality and exercised discretion while managing sensitive information and various personal tasks.

STORE MANAGER, IQOS SPECIALIST

PHILIP MORRIS S.P.A
05.2018 - 09.2018

I was responsible for the Iqos by Philip Morris temporary store, the only single-brand store in Sardinia, located in Baja Sardinia at the "Phi Beach" beach club.
I took care of everything related to the "Summer" project activity created by Philip Morris which consisted of promotion/conversion of products up to the sale itself.

Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.

RECEPTIONIST

APPIA ANTICA HOTEL
10.2017 - 11.2017

I had a short experience as a hotel receptionist:
Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.

Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.

STORE MANAGER

IMPERIAL TOBACCO S.P.A
01.2016 - 01.2017

I took care of everything concerning the image, promotion and retail sale of DAVIDOFF products:
From the sale of the product to the collection of personal data of clients on devices for market survey on consumers.
I took care of the supply and collection of goods for the business by personally going to the concessionary tobacconists, managing all the responsibilities connected to it.

SALES ASSISTANT

ZARA INDITEX S.P.A
01.2015 - 11.2015

Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.

Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and objectives.

Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.

Education

MASTER LUXURY MARKETING. COMMUNICATION & MERCHANDISING - Executive Master

Sole 24ORE
Milan
07.2021

Cultural Heritage Sciences -

Uniba University of Bari Aldo Moro
Bari

Certification ISIPM- BASE DI PROJECT MANAGEMENT -

Rome

English Course Level C1 -

MSE MAYFAIR ENGLISH SCHOOL
London
04.2020

High School Diploma -

Europa Unita Scientific High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Guest Complaint Resolution
  • Dining Room Management
  • Complaint Handling
  • Reservation Coordination
  • Exceptional communication
  • Strong empathy
  • Hospitality industry experience
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity

Timeline

Guest Relations Executive

Zuma
04.2024 - Current

Head Hostess

OETKER COLLECTION
06.2023 - 10.2023

GUEST RELATIONS

JUMEIRAH GROUP
04.2022 - 10.2022

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Alisher Usmanov
04.2019 - 09.2021

STORE MANAGER, IQOS SPECIALIST

PHILIP MORRIS S.P.A
05.2018 - 09.2018

RECEPTIONIST

APPIA ANTICA HOTEL
10.2017 - 11.2017

STORE MANAGER

IMPERIAL TOBACCO S.P.A
01.2016 - 01.2017

SALES ASSISTANT

ZARA INDITEX S.P.A
01.2015 - 11.2015

MASTER LUXURY MARKETING. COMMUNICATION & MERCHANDISING - Executive Master

Sole 24ORE

Cultural Heritage Sciences -

Uniba University of Bari Aldo Moro

Certification ISIPM- BASE DI PROJECT MANAGEMENT -

English Course Level C1 -

MSE MAYFAIR ENGLISH SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

Europa Unita Scientific High School
Maria Luigia Fusco