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Claire Cording

Machans Beach,QLD

Summary

Seasoned people person with ability to manage others in a calm manner. Good communication skills. Personable & proactive, can work alone but thrive in a team. Possess time management & multi tasking skills. Grounded, loyal & dedicated.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
Cairns, Qld
02.2021 - Current

Ensure guest comfort on board vessel for duration of expeditions

Implement exceptional customer service to international passengers
Participate in weekly emergency drills
Assist in all departments where required
Provision ordering & stock control

Effective time management skills to avoid fatigue

Yachting Agent/Office Manager

Melanesian Luxury Yachts
Cairns , QLD
03.2019 - 01.2021


  • Agent for high end Super Yachts liaising simultaneously with vessel Captains, Customs, Immigration, Quarantine & government officials to ensure smooth clearances in & out of Papua New Guinea
  • Working under pressure to meet demands of vessel clientele at short notice.
  • Co-ordinate logistics & documentation for export & import of food provisions & engineering equipment
  • Arrange medical evacuation for unwell passengers from PNG to Australia
  • Oversee daily operations of office & administration

Hostess

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
Cairns, QLD
02.2017 - 02.2019

VIP Lounge/Bar Manager

La Folie Douce
L'Alpe D'Huez , France
11.2013 - 04.2015


  • Bar Manager of high volume apres bar in French Ski resort - working under pressure to deliver world class product
  • Training new staff - liaising between English/French employees.
  • Creating a fun & safe environment for staff & guests

Bar Supervisor

McGinty's Irish Bar
Cairns , QLD
06.2015 - 02.2017


  • Ensured exemplary customer service by training staff, overseeing operations
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
  • Handled large amounts of cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
  • Provide safe & comfortable environment for patrons and implementing RSA to ensure minimal harm to guests & community

Hotel Manager - Hotel Les Cimes

Inghams Ski
L'Alpe D'Huez , France
11.2012 - 08.2013

General Manager

Earl Of Sandwich UK
London , England
09.2010 - 11.2012

Event Coordinator

Private Residence
Agadir, Morroco
07.2008 - 07.2010

Restaurant Waitress, Restaurant Manager

Planet Hollywood London
London, England
11.2006 - 05.2008

Bar Supervisor, Bar Manager

Merivale Group
Sydney , NSW
06.2000 - 09.2006

Awarded highest sales in company 2002

Employee of the year nomination 02, 03, 04

Awarded employee of year 2004

Hotel Team of the Year 2004

Australian Hotel Association Boutique Hotel of the year 2004

Secretary of OH&S Committee

Member of Customer Service Committee

Education

Higher School Certificate -

McCarthy Catholic High School
New South Wales
12.1995

Certificate V - Travel & Tourism

TAFE QLD
Cairns

Secretary

Cairns Lapidary Club

Volunteer Assistance With Sailing For The Disabled

Sailability Cairns

Student Volunteer (high School) Safety House Scheme

NSW Police Service

Skills

Full, clean QLD drivers Lisence

Senior First Aid & CPR Administration

Current RSA

TAFE covid for Dining certificate

Timeline

Hostess

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
02.2021 - Current

Yachting Agent/Office Manager

Melanesian Luxury Yachts
03.2019 - 01.2021

Hostess

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
02.2017 - 02.2019

Bar Supervisor

McGinty's Irish Bar
06.2015 - 02.2017

VIP Lounge/Bar Manager

La Folie Douce
11.2013 - 04.2015

Hotel Manager - Hotel Les Cimes

Inghams Ski
11.2012 - 08.2013

General Manager

Earl Of Sandwich UK
09.2010 - 11.2012

Event Coordinator

Private Residence
07.2008 - 07.2010

Restaurant Waitress, Restaurant Manager

Planet Hollywood London
11.2006 - 05.2008

Bar Supervisor, Bar Manager

Merivale Group
06.2000 - 09.2006

Higher School Certificate -

McCarthy Catholic High School

Certificate V - Travel & Tourism

TAFE QLD

Secretary

Cairns Lapidary Club

Volunteer Assistance With Sailing For The Disabled

Sailability Cairns

Student Volunteer (high School) Safety House Scheme

NSW Police Service
Claire Cording