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Fayra Toniolo

Grand Cayman

Summary

Experienced professional with a BSc in International Hospitality Management and nearing completion of an MSc in International Business. Skilled in various industries including hospitality, tourism, marketing, and business development in financial services. Proficient in coordinating and optimizing administrative functions to enhance overall business operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrator / Executive Support

Cayman First Insurance
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Providing high-level administrative support to the CEO and Executive Team
  • Creating special reports, presentations & taking meeting minutes
  • Acting as the key liaison with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO
  • Acting as the gatekeeper for the CEO’s office ensuring efficient and prioritized access
  • Supporting office efficiency by planning, implementing, and aiding in office operations
  • Supporting inventory of office supplies, marketing and promotional items, and corporate gifts
  • Managing all third-party vendors for flights, hotels and rentals
  • Supporting external and internal events, including all staff events, the social committee, coordinating donations, catering, and corporate sponsorships

Client Relationship Administrator

Maples Group, Financial Services
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supporting market research / business intelligence projects
  • Meeting preparations, drafting of agendas, writing minutes and following up all actions
  • Continuously working on the firm’s CRM system to maintain data about key individuals and targets
  • Supporting strategic business development research and analysis related to the CRM programme
  • Assisting in the development of client reporting
  • Liaising with staff in offices around the world to ensure consistency and coordination of all CRM activities
  • Assisting the BD team with organising logistics and material for business trips, local/international conferences and client meetings
  • Assisting with branding initiatives and document editing

Marketing & Operations Administrator

Rawlinson & Hunter Ltd.
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Supporting marketing and business development activities across multiple services lines and across international offices
  • Supporting the delivery of marketing communications, including social media, email marketing, data entry & website updates
  • Responsible for the designing and collection of content for a monthly staff newsletter
  • Responsible for designing and advertising communications for employment and scholarship adverts
  • Assisting with branding initiatives and document editing
  • Support of content creation for firm LinkedIn accounts
  • Assisting in communications with external vendors for the ordering of branded material, promo gifts, production of printed materials and internal staff items
  • Responsible for organising appropriate client/service provider gifts for distribution at firm and sponsorship events
  • Assisting with the maintenance of the firm’s CRM system, updating all relevant lists and liaising with staff to ensure consistency and coordination of all marketing and BD activities
  • Responsible for the review, correspondence and administrative work required for all charitable initiatives and heavily involved in the social and wellness committees
  • Administration and secretarial support to the Head of Operations
  • Assistance with disaster recovery and business continuity planning and preparations
  • Support on all property matters including security management and ongoing monitoring, health & safety, repairs to office and equipment, space planning and general maintenance and upkeep of office space
  • Assistance with document management and file retention projects including archiving, filing and scanning

One Year Departmental Rotation Program

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
09.2016 - 09.2017

Engaged in a year-long rotational assignment spanning multiple departments to enhance cross-functional skills.


Sales Associate (Sept 2016 – Nov 2016)
- Delivered high-level guest service and engagement in a luxury hospitality setting
- Supported administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness
- Anticipated guest needs and upsold services, enhancing overall sales performance
- Provided Spanish and Portuguese language support, fostering international guest satisfaction


Guest Relations Officer (Nov 2016 – Feb 2017)
- Coordinated VIP pre-arrival arrangements and ensured personalized guest experiences - Delivered elite front-of-house service and escorted guests to accommodations
- Managed guest inquiries and resolved complaints to maintain high satisfaction ratings - Cultivated relationships with high-profile clientele, resulting in positive feedback

Accounts Payable & Receivable Assistant (Feb 2017 – Sept 2017)
- Supported the Finance Department in reviewing and analyzing financial statements
- Tracked invoice payments using Excel, streamlining accounts payable processes
- Gained cross-functional exposure to financial operations in a five-star hotel environment

Education

MSc - International Business

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, UK
07.2025

BSc - International Hospitality Management

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, UK
01.2019

Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience in Aderant Software
  • Experience in CRM Software (LexisNexis InterAction)
  • Experience in Social Media Management

LANGUAGES

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Timeline

Senior Administrator / Executive Support

Cayman First Insurance
04.2024 - 02.2025

Client Relationship Administrator

Maples Group, Financial Services
05.2022 - 11.2023

Marketing & Operations Administrator

Rawlinson & Hunter Ltd.
10.2019 - 05.2022

One Year Departmental Rotation Program

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
09.2016 - 09.2017

BSc - International Hospitality Management

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, UK

MSc - International Business

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, UK
Fayra Toniolo