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Gay Sherida Spellen

Oranjestad,Aruba

Summary

- Dedicated professional with experience in customer service, food service, and beverage handling.

- Demonstrates exceptional patience and composure in high-pressure environments.

- Proficient in cash handling and skilled in serving wine, cocktails, beer, and other beverages.

- Committed to delivering outstanding service and enhancing customer satisfaction.

- Dedicated Team Player, Proactive and hands-on in task completion.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
12017
12017
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Support Officer

New India Assurance Co.Ltd.
Oranjestad, Aruba
07.2017 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated weekly briefings to ensure clear communication amongst team members.
  • Maintained an orderly filing system, resulting in improved efficiency.
  • Worked closely with other department heads to ensure consistent service delivery across all areas of business operations.
  • Ensured a smooth workflow for maximum productivity.
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires, improving their integration into the team.
  • Reviewed existing policies to ensure proper adjustment of premiums or cancellation if necessary.
  • Analysed financial data to determine the risk of granting insurance coverage.
  • Utilised industry software systems for efficient information storage and retrieval during underwriting process.
  • Determined premium rates based on detailed assessment of applicant's profile and risk factors.
  • Collaborated with other departments, ensuring consistent approach towards risk evaluation.
  • Identified potential risks associated with policies, protecting company assets from loss exposure.
  • Managed workload efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality output.
  • Streamlined underwriting processes to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Underwriter (Administrative)

United Insurance Curacao
Willemstad, Curacao
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Attended relevant industry seminars, keeping abreast of market trends affecting underwriting decisions.
  • Reviewed existing policies to ensure proper adjustment of premiums or cancellation if necessary.
  • Analysed financial data to determine the risk of granting insurance coverage.
  • Utilised industry software systems for efficient information storage and retrieval during underwriting process.
  • Determined premium rates based on detailed assessment of applicant's profile and risk factors.
  • Collaborated with other departments, ensuring consistent approach towards risk evaluation.
  • Identified potential risks associated with policies, protecting company assets from loss exposure.
  • Managed workload efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality output.
  • Streamlined underwriting processes to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Senior Acceptance B (Administrative)

Nagico Curacao
Willemstad, Curacao
05.2012 - 03.2013
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Sales & Underwriting (Administrative)

Nagico Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Casino (Poker) Dealer, Cashier, Coctail Waitress

Holiday Inn Casino
Oranjestad, Aruba
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
  • Handled and dealt the poker games during tournaments a/o live games
  • served drinks to the poker clients when we were short staffed
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Assistant to Management / Supervisor (Administrative)

New India Assurance
Oranjestad, Aruba
07.2000 - 01.2007
  • Increased efficiency by handling correspondence and organising files.
  • Provided customer service, delivering high levels of satisfaction.
  • Handled confidential information, maintaining discretion and integrity.
  • Answered phone calls promptly, providing excellent customer service.
  • Sustained high levels of organisation with attention to detail.
  • Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
  • Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by taking on ad-hoc tasks.

Casino Cashier

Alhambra Casino
Oranjestad, Aruba
06.1996 - 06.2000
  • Handled queries from customers tactfully, thus maintaining a positive atmosphere within the casino premises.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring all transactions were accounted for.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • Handled chip exchanges for customers, ensuring a seamless transition between games.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail whilst handling currency exchange tasks.

Cocktail Waitress

Marriot Aruba and Stellaris Casino
Oranjestad, Aruba
05.1995 - 06.1996

Coctail waitress at the pool & beach bar, lobby bar & casino.

  • Achieved speedy service by efficiently managing multiple tables at once.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately to maintain financial integrity.
  • Kept calm under pressure during peak hours, maintaining quality service levels.
  • Collaborated with bartenders to expedite cocktail preparation and delivery times.
  • Served cocktails to guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Education

Mavo -

La Salle College
Aruba
/1986 - 05.1992

Havo -

Colegio Aruba Havo 4
Aruba
08.1992 - /1994

GCSEs - Computers for Beginners

Ensenza pa Empleo
Aruba

GCSEs - Basic Traffic Law

Transcon
09.2000 - 10.2000

GCSEs - Computer Advanced

Ensenanza pa Empleo
Aruba

GCSEs - Word Beginners

Ensenanza pa Empleo
Aruba

GCSEs - Microsoft Excel

Ensenanza pa Empleo
Aruba

GCSEs - Middle Management

Doc Opleidingen
Aruba

GCSEs - Hoger Management

Doc Opleidingen

GCSEs - INS 21 - Insurance

American Institute for CPCU
USA

INS 22 - INS 22

American Institute for CPCU
USA

GCSEs - Assurantien Aruba

Doc Opleidingen
Aruba

Skills

  • Patience and composure
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • Wine and cocktail serving
  • Food service
  • Beer, wine and cocktail service

Languages

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Papiamento
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner

Custom

Single

Personal Information

Date of birth: 05/27/74

Affiliations

  • Read books, music, dance, watch tv.

Timeline

Operations Support Officer

New India Assurance Co.Ltd.
07.2017 - 04.2025

Underwriter (Administrative)

United Insurance Curacao
03.2013 - 06.2017

Senior Acceptance B (Administrative)

Nagico Curacao
05.2012 - 03.2013

Sales & Underwriting (Administrative)

Nagico Aruba
08.2007 - 05.2012

Casino (Poker) Dealer, Cashier, Coctail Waitress

Holiday Inn Casino
01.2007 - 07.2007

GCSEs - Basic Traffic Law

Transcon
09.2000 - 10.2000

Assistant to Management / Supervisor (Administrative)

New India Assurance
07.2000 - 01.2007

Casino Cashier

Alhambra Casino
06.1996 - 06.2000

Cocktail Waitress

Marriot Aruba and Stellaris Casino
05.1995 - 06.1996

Havo -

Colegio Aruba Havo 4
08.1992 - /1994

Mavo -

La Salle College
/1986 - 05.1992

GCSEs - Computers for Beginners

Ensenza pa Empleo

GCSEs - Computer Advanced

Ensenanza pa Empleo

GCSEs - Word Beginners

Ensenanza pa Empleo

GCSEs - Microsoft Excel

Ensenanza pa Empleo

GCSEs - Middle Management

Doc Opleidingen

GCSEs - Hoger Management

Doc Opleidingen

GCSEs - INS 21 - Insurance

American Institute for CPCU

INS 22 - INS 22

American Institute for CPCU

GCSEs - Assurantien Aruba

Doc Opleidingen
Gay Sherida Spellen