Sharisa Simpson-∙- ∙ www.linkedin.com/in/sharisa-simpson-052b98113/
Experienced and Driven Sales Professional with over 4 years’ experience in sales and event
planning execution within the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Adept at selling through local
and international markets with a demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding quotas,
while creating exceptional guest experiences.
Professional Experience
Earn on Social, United States of America
Global Ambassador
Sept. 2020- Oct 2020
Creates/Edits content and social media/email markets products and services for the
company
Melia Braco Village, Trelawny
Wedding and Events Coordinator
Feb. 2020- Present
● Plan and Executes weddings from the local and international market
● Prospects for new business via trade shows, telephone, email marketing, and familiarization
trips
Grand Palladium Resorts and Spa, Hanover
May 2017- Feb. 2020
Wedding Sales Specialist
● Prospected for new business via telephone calls, trade shows, site inspections and meetings
● Met monthly, and annual sales and activity quotas
Sutherland Global Services, Manchester
Dec. 2016- Jan. 2017
Consultant
● Telephone Marketed and upsold current clients
● Provided proficient customer service through answering clients inquires and providing
needed information
Western Hospitality Institute, Mandeville Campus
Oct. 2016- Feb. 2017
Facilitator (Part time)
● Lectured and facilitated the courses Front Offices & Housekeeping Operations and General
Content
● Maintained student records to provide feedback to my superiors and students monthly
The Mandeville Hotel, Manchester
Feb. 2016- Dec. 2016
Front Desk Agent
● Communicated with the housekeeping and operations departments to ensure prompt
responses to guests’ needs
● Balanced the cash registered at shifts end
Holmwood Technical High School, Christiana
Aug. 2015
Assistant Accounting Clerk (Intern)
● Registered students for the school year
● Performed duties as the main assistant to the accounting clerk
Sharisa Simpson, cont.
Sandals Resort, Montego Bay
Jul. - Aug. 2014
Sales Executive Intern
● Booked and ordered amenities for a wide variety of guest experiences
● Maintained relationships with travel agents to ensure continued prospects
Dining Room Attendant
● Managed the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas, provide accurate wait times to
incoming Guests if appropriate
Agricultural Laboratories, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville
Jan. - Feb. 2014
Secretary
● Prospected for new business
● Managed the daily/weekly/monthly agenda and arrange new meetings and appointments
● Prepared and disseminated correspondence, memos and forms
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Certificate in American Friendly Service, 2017
Certificate of Academic Excellence, 2015
Certificate, Team Jamaica, NCU, 2015
Certificate of Academic Excellence (Honour Roll), NCU, 2015
Certificate of Membership, Tourism Action Club, NCU, 2015
Certificate of Completion, Sandals Montego Bay, 2014
SKILLS
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Wedding and Event Planning and Management
Competent in the use of the Opera, Front Desk Anywhere, Prestige and SECNET software
Email Management
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville-
BSc. in Hospitality & Tourism Management (Travel & Tourism Management Emphasis)
REFERENCE
Glaister Williams, Human Resources Manager
Melia Braco Village
Jerry Benzwick, Chairman of Jamaica Rugby Football Union
