FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG

Front Office Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
Portrait of FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG

At a glance

About FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG at a glance

FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG (Front Office Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. FRANCIS brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Adaptability and Communications. FRANCIS studied Bachelor of Arts, History and International Studies at University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

6+
Years experience
21+
Skills
7+
Roles held

About

Meet FRANCIS

Self‑motivated and organized hospitality professional with extensive front‑office and customer‑service experience. Skilled in guest relations, front‑desk procedures, reservations, billing, payment verification, interdepartmental coordination and thriving in fast‑paced environments. Proficient with OperaPMS, IDS PMS and CranSoft PMS, and known for strong communication, problem‑solving, active listening, adaptability and multitasking.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • - Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Communications
  • Complaint Resolution
  • CranSoft PMS
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Guest Check‑In/Check‑Out
  • Guest Relations
  • IDS PMS
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Invoicing
  • OperaPMS
  • Payroll & Pension Verification
  • Reservations & Room Allocation
  • Shift Handover

Foundational

  • B2B Sales
  • Business & Project Management
  • Customer care Service
  • Financial Services Consulting
  • Strategic Planning

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Freelance Sales Executive

    DUSK TOURISM LLC

    Sold customized tour packages, handled client enquiries, coordinated bookings for flights, hotels and transportation; collaborated with partners, vendors and tour operators; maintained knowledge of travel regulations and visa processes.

  2. —

    Receptionist

    EKO HOTELS & SUITES

    Managed daily front‑office operations including check‑in/check‑out, room allocation, reservations and account verification; utilized IDS PMS and CranSoft PMS for guest profiles, billing and payments; delivered professional guest relations, resolved complaints and coordinated with housekeeping, maintenance, reservations, guest services and accounts; processed invoices, payment confirmations and maintained accurate guest records; prepared detailed shift handovers and supported financial reconciliation; assisted VIP and corporate guests with special requests while upholding privacy and service standards.

  3. —

    Front Office Receptionist

    PREMIER INN HOTEL

    Maintained a tidy front desk, greeted guests, handled enquiries and complaints, managed incoming calls and correspondence, sorted emails, monitored office supplies and performed administrative duties.

  4. —

    Customer Service

    CRYSTAL LAUNDRY LLC

    Handled customer enquiries via phone, email and in‑person; managed order intake, ticketing and accurate recording of laundry items; resolved complaints promptly; managed cash, POS and transfer payments and issued receipts.

  5. —

    Strategic Planning Manager

    ENERGY ASSET COMPANY

    Supported strategic campaign planning and client presentations with data‑driven recommendations; managed meeting logistics, project plans, communications and deliverables for senior teams; coordinated internal and external communications and supported executive‑level meetings and events.

  6. —

    Financial Services Strategy Consultant

    ACCENTURE

    Provided financial advice based on client circumstances, risk appetite and investment objectives; analyzed client data and projections to develop strategies; maintained client relationships, produced financial reports and communicated information clearly.

  7. —

    Management Consultant Intern

    KPMG

    Supported business process design, system configuration, project documentation, testing and training materials; acted as liaison between clients and IT teams and assisted daily project operations.

Foundations

Education & languages

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts, History and International Studies

Alison Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Diploma in Hospitality Management and Operation

European Open University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Certificate in Project Management

Quick answers

About FRANCIS

What does FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG do?

FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG (Front Office Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. FRANCIS brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Adaptability and Communications. FRANCIS studied Bachelor of Arts, History and International Studies at University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

Where is FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG based?

FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG is based in Nigeria.

What are FRANCIS's top skills?

FRANCIS's top skills are - Problem-Solving (Intermediate), Active Listening (Intermediate), Adaptability (Intermediate), Communications (Intermediate), Complaint Resolution (Intermediate) and CranSoft PMS (Intermediate).

How can I hire FRANCIS ABEL UKPONG?

Create a free employer account on Talentta to contact FRANCIS, invite them to apply for a role or schedule an interview.

Work with FRANCIS

Great teams start with great people.