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ALIINA LENNON

Theodore,Canberra ACT

Summary

I consider myself to be a friendly and hard working individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. I have over eight years of experience across customer service based roles whilst completing my Bachelors degree in Law and Criminology. I hold a proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets, with a strong background in negotiation and teamwork. I am very open minded and always up for a challenge, allowing me to engage with a wide variety of customers and enabling me to build a rapport, identify their needs and provide tailored solutions; this has been evident in my previous roles within the retail and hospitality industries. Additionally, I have a passionate and driven approach to customer service with a confident and calm personality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Server

The Blues Kitchen
04.2023 - 06.2024

My duties included:

  • Taking food and drinks orders, maintenance of the floor
  • Closing down the restaurant and bar floor
  • Upselling alcohol and food
  • Meeting daily sales incentives and targets
  • Hosting private parties, dining, and karaoke bookings
  • Delegating tasks to junior servers during close-down
  • Assisting managers during service hours
  • Attending bi-weekly senior meetings
  • Handling customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Displaying enthusiasm and promoting excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business
  • Assisting in training new servers, leading to an improved team dynamic and higher overall performance

Bartender/ Waitress/ Promoter

Walkabout
06.2021 - 03.2023

My duties included:

  • Boosting sales performance through effective communication of promotional offers and persuasive selling techniques.
  • Provided coupons, product samples and informational brochures to customers.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organised workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Bartender/Waitress

The Pied Horse Pub
04.2021 - 09.2021

My duties included:

  • Handling high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards especially during busy shifts.
  • Exhibiting strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Using cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Creating attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.

Sales assistant

Iceland Foods
09.2018 - 09.2020

My duties included:

  • Stocking shelves and organised merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Pleasantly greeting customers and providing prompt and courteous service.
  • Assisting customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Using pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
  • Addressing customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.

Sales assistant

CM3
01.2018 - 09.2018

My duties included:

  • Helping customers locate products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisting customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Assisting customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction with personalised product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
  • Building rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.

Waitress/kitchen porter

The Thai Café
01.2016 - 01.2017

My duties included:

  • Washing dishes
  • Serving customers and taking food and drinks orders
  • Clearing and resetting tables
  • Packing takeaway orders

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours in Criminology, Second Class Honours; Upper Division (2:1) -

The University of Salford
01.2024

A level, English Language: A -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College
01.2019

A level, Sociology: C -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College
01.2019

Law BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, Distinction -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College
01.2019

GCSE, English Language: 7(A) -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, English literature: 6(B+) -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, Mathematics: 4(C) -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, Art and design: A -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, Sociology: C -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, Philosophy and ethics: B -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

GCSE, Science: C -

Hanham Woods Academy
01.2017

Skills

  • 8 years of working in customer service
  • Work well under high amounts of pressure and at a fast pace
  • Languages, fluent in Finnish and proficient English language
  • Creativity: I enjoy sketching, painting and photography and have won several competitions
  • Fitness: weight training, cardio, group classes
  • Quick and eager learner, willing to improve existing skills
  • Positive attitude, with a focus on customer satisfaction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Time Management

References

  • Anna Jones, Supervisor, The Blues Kitchen, +44 7774 503764
  • Nick Galvin, Supervisor, Walkabout Manchester, 0434583320
  • Rebecca Birch, Deputy Manager, Walkabout Manchester, rebeccabirch7@virginmedia.com
  • Michael Cleary, General Manager, Walkabout Bristol, 07540585681
  • Joseph Evans, Supervisor, Walkabout Bristol, 07446661647
  • Giorgio Di Meo, General Manager, The Pied Horse, gdimeo2@gmail.com
  • Bethany Griffin, Assistant Manager, Iceland foods, Bethanymarie087@gmail.com
  • Denise Thompson, Supervisor, CM3, 07901813360, denise63valentine@gmail.com
  • David Appleby, General Manager, The Thai Café, 07823336177

Timeline

Senior Server

The Blues Kitchen
04.2023 - 06.2024

Bartender/ Waitress/ Promoter

Walkabout
06.2021 - 03.2023

Bartender/Waitress

The Pied Horse Pub
04.2021 - 09.2021

Sales assistant

Iceland Foods
09.2018 - 09.2020

Sales assistant

CM3
01.2018 - 09.2018

Waitress/kitchen porter

The Thai Café
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours in Criminology, Second Class Honours; Upper Division (2:1) -

The University of Salford

A level, English Language: A -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

A level, Sociology: C -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

Law BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, Distinction -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

GCSE, English Language: 7(A) -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, English literature: 6(B+) -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, Mathematics: 4(C) -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, Art and design: A -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, Sociology: C -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, Philosophy and ethics: B -

Hanham Woods Academy

GCSE, Science: C -

Hanham Woods Academy
ALIINA LENNON