Hi, I’m Sonia Chevance, a bilingual hospitality and travel professional with experience across cruises, hotels, and international travel agencies. I enjoy helping people have smooth, enjoyable experiences and I’m comfortable coordinating logistics, budgets, and tours for clients from diverse backgrounds. Having lived and worked in France, New Zealand, Portugal, and Italy, I bring strong communication, organization and people skills to every role. I’m excited to explore new opportunities in Europe and contribute my energy, adaptability and service mindset to a dynamic team.

Sonia Chevance

Hi, I’m Sonia Chevance, a bilingual hospitality and travel professional with experience across cruises, hotels, and international travel agencies. I enjoy helping people have smooth, enjoyable experiences and I’m comfortable coordinating logistics, budgets, and tours for clients from diverse backgrounds. Having lived and worked in France, New Zealand, Portugal, and Italy, I bring strong communication, organization and people skills to every role. I’m excited to explore new opportunities in Europe and contribute my energy, adaptability and service mindset to a dynamic team.

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Hi, I’m Sonia Chevance, a bilingual hospitality and travel professional with experience across cruises, hotels, and international travel agencies. I enjoy helping people have smooth, enjoyable experiences and I’m comfortable coordinating logistics, budgets, and tours for clients from diverse backgrounds.

Having lived and worked in France, New Zealand, Portugal, and Italy, I bring strong communication, organization and people skills to every role. I’m excited to explore new opportunities in Europe and contribute my energy, adaptability and service mindset to a dynamic team.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Travel Expert at Costa Cruises
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Assisted and advised French-speaking passengers aboard cruise ships; conducted orientation talks (conferences, meetings, cultural events) and handled passenger requests and complaints; organized tours and liaised with clients to ensure satisfaction.
Receptionist at Hotel in Perros-Guirec, France
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Reception, client management and reservations for 30 rooms; Concierge services, accounting and upselling; breakfast service; room maintenance.
Au Pair / Host Family Assistant at Host Family (Tauranga, New Zealand)
September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Cared for four children aged 4 to 12; organized activities; supported language learning; contributed to daily household tasks.
Travel Expert / Corporate Travel Advisor at Expedia & Ebookers
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Provided advice, sales, budgeting, and tour circuit proposals; handled 20-50 calls per day; built and maintained relationships with B2B partners and travel providers.

Education

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Qualifications

Professional qualification certificate for Receptionist/Hotel Advanced Technician
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Amadeus Training Completion
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Amadeus Training Completion
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Professional Qualification Certificate for Receptionist/Hotel Advanced Technician
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail