Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline
TRAVEL & TOURISM EMPLOYERS
Work Preference
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS
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DONNA GREY
Open To Work

DONNA GREY

Biggera Waters,Australia

Summary

I am a positive, outgoing, self-motivated and trustworthy business professional. My career has provided me with extensive knowledge in the areas of travel, tourism and hospitality. It has also bought forth valuable experience in reception and administration roles along with retail and shopping centre industry experience. My career has involved thirty years of client interface and people management skills which helped me to build excellence in customer service. Having created my own small business, this has advanced my skills in business management, sales, marketing, KPI targets, budgets, importing and social media.

Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Experienced with leadership and strategic planning in high-stakes environments. Utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive operational success. Track record of effective team leadership and conflict resolution, ensuring mission objectives are met.

Overview

1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitor Experience Officer

HOTA, Home Of The Arts
Gold Coast, QLD
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed visitor inquiries, providing information on programs and services.
  • Assisted in the preparation of marketing materials for upcoming events and exhibitions.
  • Engaged with community members to enhance participation in arts initiatives.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction.
  • Maintained product knowledge to effectively address customer needs and preferences.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Receptionist

M and M Landscaping
Gold Coast, QLD
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • 12 month maternity contract
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Coordinated appointments and meetings, optimizing daily schedules for staff and clients.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.

Owner/Creator

Walk With Wisdom
09.2014 - Current
  • I am the sole creator of "Walk With Wisdom Tours, Footwear and Accessories". Walk With Wisdom is about inspiring people with positive messages and inspiration. I personally create all the itineraries, market and tour guide them. I am the designer of beach/travel products, candles, jewellery and home wares all with an inspirational message. My duties are tour creation and pricing, tour guide, administration, customer sales, importing, marketing, design, home demonstrations, expos, markets, CML sales in shopping centres and online social media
  • Personally organised guided tours and getaways, complimented with branded accessories

Guest Service / Concierge

RACV Royal Pines
Benowa, QLD
07.2023 - 04.2024

Guest Services and Concierge. I assisted in the running of the needs of all guests in a five-star hotel. I assisted with reception /concierge and all tourism information. Opera computer system and connect services ticketing is used.

  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences by providing personalized service and prompt assistance.
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless operations and guest satisfaction.
  • Resolved guest inquiries and complaints efficiently, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Managed bookings and reservations using property management systems effectively.
  • Cultivated relationships with guests to anticipate needs and tailor services accordingly.
  • Facilitated communication between guests and housekeeping staff, promoting cleanliness standards throughout the property.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of hotel amenities, allowing for accurate promotion of services to guests.

Customer Care Coordinator - receptionist

Bloom Hearing Specialists
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • My duties included reception/administration for the audiologist. Hearing-tests and hearing aid repairs. Marketing and promotional days All EOD balancing and stock control.
  • 6-month Contract

Receptionist

Direct Services - Mineral Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Front reception, greet business clients, sign in using SINE, boardroom appointments, emails, administration, answering calls including international business calls, assist with on boarding new staff, stationary orders, mail, invoicing and all first point of call.
  • Greeting and assisting clients, creating welcoming atmosphere.
  • Supporting administrative tasks, ensuring smooth office workflow.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.

Customer Care - Supervisor

Stockland Burleigh Shopping Centre
05.2018 - 05.2021
  • My duties include the supervision of the Customer service desk, staff, customer assistance, gift cards, emails, banking, incident reports, telephone enquiries, administration assistance, CML enquiries, Ticketek booking system and I helped create and manage the Ambassador assistance program.

Customer Sales & Jewellery Adviser

Prouds
Robina, QLD
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • My duties included: Assisting customers with product knowledge, sales targets and KPIs, store merchandising and sales promotions
  • Christmas casual

Customer Service Liaison & Registers

Target
Robina, QLD
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • My duties included: Meet and greet customers, product knowledge, cash and credit card sales, POS transactions, gift cards and stock control.

Customer Service Representative

Robina Town Centre
Robina, QLD
02.2009 - 11.2013
  • My duties included: All email correspondence and administration duties. All customer service inquiries from the public, tenants, management both in centre and over the phone. Gift card sales, in centre fashion stylist bookings, motorised scooter, wheelchair and pram hire. Tourism bus bookings, duties during Christmas, Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, school holiday activities, balancing end of day sales, responding to customer emails and assisting Centre Management on marketing promotions.

21C Thursday nights and weekends

Colorado Clothing
Helensvale/Harbour town, Qld
09.2004 - 03.2009
  • My duties included: Assisting customers in styling, sales targets and KPIs, store merchandising/store promotions

Team Manager/ Own Business

Tupperware
Gold Coast, Qld
02.2002 - 09.2004
  • My duties included: Direct customer service, promotions, marketing, public speaking, team manager, ordering, packing and deliveries.

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Customer service expert
  • Reception
  • Administration
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Courteous demeanour
  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Active listening skills
  • I am a solid team player who can also work well individually

Certification

Box Hill Australia Tafe - Victoria

Timeline

Visitor Experience Officer

HOTA, Home Of The Arts
06.2025 - Current

Receptionist

M and M Landscaping
05.2024 - 06.2025

Guest Service / Concierge

RACV Royal Pines
07.2023 - 04.2024

Customer Care Coordinator - receptionist

Bloom Hearing Specialists
11.2022 - 05.2023

Receptionist

Direct Services - Mineral Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2022

Customer Care - Supervisor

Stockland Burleigh Shopping Centre
05.2018 - 05.2021

Customer Sales & Jewellery Adviser

Prouds
09.2015 - 01.2016

Owner/Creator

Walk With Wisdom
09.2014 - Current

Customer Service Liaison & Registers

Target
04.2014 - 06.2015

Customer Service Representative

Robina Town Centre
02.2009 - 11.2013

21C Thursday nights and weekends

Colorado Clothing
09.2004 - 03.2009

Team Manager/ Own Business

Tupperware
02.2002 - 09.2004

TRAVEL & TOURISM EMPLOYERS

  • Victoria & Queensland
  • Traveland (Travel Agent) Travel world (Travel Agent) RACV Travel (Travel Agent) Westpac Travel (Travel Agent)
  • APT Tours (Sales representative) Wet n Wild Waterpark (Sales representative)

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS

  • Breakers North Holiday Apartments (front reception) Gold Coast Qld
  • Surfers Hawaiian Apartments (front reception) Gold Coast Qld
  • Diner Downunder Themed Restaurant (promotions manager) Gold Coast Qld
  • Dogs Breath Themed Restaurant (promotions, wait/bar staff) Gold Coast Qld
DONNA GREY