Carolina Blasco Izquierdo

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Personal Assistant at Colm Fitzpatrick (Music Teaching Business)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Supports a music teaching business by handling client inquiries in English and Spanish, administering weekly schedules and events, organizing concerts/recitals, maintaining student databases and financial records, creating content for social media and website, and processing invoicing and payments.
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language at Freelance / Guadalmina Idiomas / Õppekeskus ISE / Aenfis Marfella / The Language House
June 1, 2017 - Present
Delivers private and group Spanish lessons from A1 to B2, follows Instituto Cervantes curriculum when required, and prepares students for DELE and IGCSE exams; develops interactive lesson plans using multimedia and traditional methods.
Guest Relations at Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Marbella
April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Acts as the first point of contact for VIP guests, manages pre-arrival communications, tours, and requests; liaises with Reception, Housekeeping and F&B to arrange VIP amenities; handles complaints and supports Front Desk and Concierge; drafts guest letters and organizes private events.
Global Rate Support Specialist at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Cork, Ireland
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Uploads, maintains and supervises all Starwood property rates; answers rate-related inquiries for global properties and stakeholders; supports hotel revenue and sales managers; leads global projects and manages key accounts.
Reservation Agent at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Cork, Ireland
May 1, 2013 - October 31, 2014
Handles inbound enquiries from travel agents, private travellers, corporate clients, and Starwood Preferred Guest members; delivers high-quality service in Spanish, English and Italian; assists clients in finding suitable stays and promotes membership benefits.
Receptionist at Alfonso XIII Hotel, Seville
May 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Luxury hotel front desk representative; facilitates smooth check-in/out and exceeds guest expectations; handles complaints professionally and collaborates with management and other departments.
Receptionist at Itaca Boutique Hotel, Seville
April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Sole point of contact in a busy boutique hotel; performs front office tasks and delivers high-level guest service.
Secretary at Language School, Giralda Center, Seville
September 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Supports enrollment and registration, answers inquiries, processes payments, assists with student placement and accommodation, tracks attendance, and organizes class schedules.
Events Planner at Pineda Royal Club, Seville
December 1, 2008 - March 31, 2010
Plans and manages large-scale events (e.g., weddings, communions) at Seville's top social club.
Receptionist at Meliá Milano and Meliá Poltu Quatu Hotel, Italy
June 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008
Front Office tasks at luxury hotels; ensures exceptional guest service and smooth operations.
Teacher of Spanish as a foreign language at Freelance, Guadalmina Idiomas, Õppekeskus ISE school, Aenfis Marfella, The Language House
June 1, 2017 - Present
Teach private and group lessons from A1 to B2 level; exam coach for DELE and IGCSE exams.
Global Rate Support Specialist at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Cork Ireland
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Uploading and maintaining all Starwood property rates; respond to rate inquiries; support hotel revenue and sales; lead global projects; manage priority accounts; multitask with accuracy.
Liaison Secretary at Language School, Giralda Center, Seville
September 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Support enrollment; respond to inquiries; manage payments; assist with student accommodation and attendance; organize class schedules and teachers’ assignments.
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language at Freelance / Guadalmina Idiomas / Õppekeskus ISE school / Aenfis Marfella / The Language House
June 1, 2017 - Present
Private and group lessons from A1 to B2 per Instituto Cervantes curriculum; exam coaching for DELE and IGCSE; experience in preparing students for cultural and linguistic proficiency.

Education

FELE Teacher Training Course at FELE Clic International House, Seville
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Master’s Degree in Tourism Business Management at Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE), Madrid
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management at CEADE, Seville (San Isidoro)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Teacher Training Course FELE at Clic International House, Seville
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Master’s Degree in Tourism Business Management at Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid, ICADE
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor´s Degree in Tourism Business Management at CEADE, Seville (San Isidoro)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Teacher Training Course FELE at FELE Clic International House, Seville
November 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026
Master’s Degree in Tourism Business Management at Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE), Madrid
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management at CEADE, Seville (San Isidoro)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Certificate of Customer Service Excellence
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Customer Service Excellence Award (Starwood)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
FELE Teacher Training Course
November 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

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