Hi, I'm Ornella Saliba! I have a deep passion for dance and social life, combining my skills in performing arts with excellent customer service abilities. Over the past 16 years, I've managed to blend my love for movement and creativity across various roles, including dance teaching, choreography, and hospitality management. I enjoy connecting with people and making every experience enjoyable and fulfilling. Whether I'm supervising a hotel F&B team, orchestrating an event's entertainment, or teaching dance styles like bellydance fusion and heels burlesque, I bring dedication, leadership, and a friendly approach. I am always eager to embrace new challenges and continuously improve my craft and professional skills.

Ornella Saliba

Hi, I'm Ornella Saliba! I have a deep passion for dance and social life, combining my skills in performing arts with excellent customer service abilities. Over the past 16 years, I've managed to blend my love for movement and creativity across various roles, including dance teaching, choreography, and hospitality management. I enjoy connecting with people and making every experience enjoyable and fulfilling. Whether I'm supervising a hotel F&B team, orchestrating an event's entertainment, or teaching dance styles like bellydance fusion and heels burlesque, I bring dedication, leadership, and a friendly approach. I am always eager to embrace new challenges and continuously improve my craft and professional skills.

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Hi, I’m Ornella Saliba! I have a deep passion for dance and social life, combining my skills in performing arts with excellent customer service abilities. Over the past 16 years, I’ve managed to blend my love for movement and creativity across various roles, including dance teaching, choreography, and hospitality management. I enjoy connecting with people and making every experience enjoyable and fulfilling.

Whether I’m supervising a hotel F&B team, orchestrating an event’s entertainment, or teaching dance styles like bellydance fusion and heels burlesque, I bring dedication, leadership, and a friendly approach. I am always eager to embrace new challenges and continuously improve my craft and professional skills.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Hotel F&B Supervisor at Holiday Inn & Suites Montreal Centre-Ville Ouest - Quebec Province
May 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Managed morning team for breakfast, night team for dinner, and banquet services in conference rooms. Handled room service during evening shifts. Ensured smooth coordination among the floor staff, kitchen, and service teams, closely observed service quality and guest satisfaction, and completed detailed shift reports for management.
Dance Teacher at Studio danse Montréal - Quebec City, QC
September 1, 2022 - June 12, 2024
Taught bellydance fusion and heels burlesque, including choreography of dance routines. Developed students’ movement skills and creativity in various dance styles.
Hotel Front Desk Receptionist at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Quebec Province
July 1, 2022 - June 12, 2024
Performed check-in/check-out procedures, handled reservation changes, cancellations, refunds, and new bookings using the OPERA system. Delivered front desk customer service and answered calls for new reservations and room services.
Resto bar Manager (Family business) at La Storia & Garden by La Storia & Rue30 - Byblos
October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2019
Managed three resto bars in Byblos, Lebanon handling staff hiring and training, organizing weekly meetings and special themed events. Negotiated with suppliers, managed reservations and customer service issues, controlled floor operations, and oversaw social media and promotional photography.
Weddings & Event entertainment organiser. Dance choreographer and dance teacher at "Oryjynality" & Studio dance Montreal - Montréal, QC
August 1, 2008 - June 12, 2024
Choreographed and performed solo and duet dance routines for events including weddings, gala dinners, and festivals. Managed wedding entertainment from first dance to continuous event performances. Taught various dance styles such as bellydance, modern lyrical, and heels dance.
Customer Service Representative at Valmet - Montréal, QC
February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Provided customer support as team lead for the industrial department, focusing on effective communication and service delivery.
Customer Service Representative at Gexel Télécom - Montréal, QC
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Served as help desk representative for FLIGHT HUB AGENCY providing support and resolving client queries.
Call center Customer Service at Hypertec Group - Montréal, QC
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Handled inbound and outbound calls, addressing customer concerns, problem solving, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure service completion.
Call centre Agent at Air Canada Call Centre - Montréal, QC
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Focused on client experience, resolving issues quickly and empathetically, and assisting with booking services.
Customer Service at Goodfood - Montréal, QC
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Provided call center support by solving issues, answering inquiries, and familiarizing with new products. Included work-from-home experience and team socializing.
Modern and modern belly dance teacher and choreographer at Al Sarab Alternative Dance School Jbeil - LB
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019
Taught dance techniques and choreography with focus on creativity. Worked with all ages and levels.
Cashier at Jean Coutu - Montréal, QC
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Handled cashier responsibilities and laboratory technician duties.

Education

Master's Degree at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - Kaslik
October 1, 2014 - July 31, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at The Lebanese University - Beirut
October 1, 2009 - July 31, 2013

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Dance & Theater
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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