Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Swimming,Running, Pets, Music, Travel
Timeline
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Paola Sandoval

Paola Sandoval

Tour Guide
Quito

Summary

As a professional in the tourism sector, the academic, human and work training focused on customer service and crisis management, developed in me a high sense of responsibility at work. I have experience in guiding, tourism operations, sales, management and training of suppliers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Nature Guide

BELLAVISTA CLOUD FOREST
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
03.2015 - 10.2015

Responsible for guiding visitors to the Bellavista Reserve.

Ontour Manager

TROPIC ECOLOGICAL
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Tour Guide

Neblina Forest, Quasar, Pamela Tours
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Tour Guide: Transfers, Birdwatching, Full Day Tours
  • Guided groups of up to 2-30 people on scheduled tours.
  • Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
  • Shared historical and cultural context to keep tour informative and provide more profound understanding of area.
  • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.

Hostess Manager

GUANGO LODGE
Papallacta, Napo Province
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a welcoming and organized restaurant environment.
  • Conducted routine performance evaluations for hostess staff members, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Managed high-pressure situations with poise, maintaining excellent customer service during peak hours.

Operations Specialist

SOUTHEXPEDITIONS
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
11.2012 - 02.2015
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and make informed decisions, driving continuous improvement in operations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.

Reservation Agent

PAMELATOURS
12.2008 - 11.2012

- Hotel Reservations, Air Tickets, Cruises.
- Tracking of Tour in Mainland and Galapagos.
- Driver Guide.


Tour Guide

Freelance
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
08.2021 - Current
  • Guided groups of up to 1-40 people on scheduled tours.
  • Shared historical and cultural context to keep tour informative and provide more profound understanding of area.
  • Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
  • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Provided excellent customer service during pre-tour interactions such as answering questions via email or phone calls.
  • Planned and organized tours by determining routes, selecting sights and landmarks to visit, and coordinating transportation and accommodations.
  • Collected and deposited payments from guests.
  • Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
  • Provided suggestions and recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodations to keep customers entertained after tour hours.

Education

Diploma in B2 English -

Santa Fe English Institute
Quito, Ecuador
05.2001 -

Engineering in Administration of Tourism Companies - Tourism And Travel Management

Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
Quito, Ecuador
2006

Tour Guide - Tourism

SETEC
Quito, Ecuador
05.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

Proactivity

Empathy

Responsibility

Punctuality

Ethics

Swimming,Running, Pets, Music, Travel

I am enthusiastic about learning new skills and all these hobbies allow me to get to know myself through purposes, goals and failures.

Timeline

Tour Guide

Freelance
08.2021 - Current

Ontour Manager

TROPIC ECOLOGICAL
07.2017 - 06.2021

Tour Guide

Neblina Forest, Quasar, Pamela Tours
06.2016 - 07.2017

Hostess Manager

GUANGO LODGE
01.2016 - 06.2016

Nature Guide

BELLAVISTA CLOUD FOREST
03.2015 - 10.2015

Operations Specialist

SOUTHEXPEDITIONS
11.2012 - 02.2015

Reservation Agent

PAMELATOURS
12.2008 - 11.2012

Diploma in B2 English -

Santa Fe English Institute
05.2001 -

Tour Guide - Tourism

SETEC
05.2001 -

Engineering in Administration of Tourism Companies - Tourism And Travel Management

Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
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