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Erin Harrison

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

I am a knowledgeable and dedicated to customer service with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. A solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven great skills in customer service throughout previous employment. Am motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to the company success. I'm articulate, energetic and results-oriented with a great passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing within the company.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Educator

Kidzco Early Learning Centre
06.2022 - Current

Key responsibilities involved;

  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Assisted educators with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Worked with other educators to optimise learning plans based on children's needs.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behaviour.

Waitress/ Bartender

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 06.2022

Key responsibilities involved;

  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Food and beverage attendant

Daydream Island
12.2021 - 02.2022

Key responsibilities involved;

  • Maintained clean and organised restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
  • Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.

Customer Service

NEXTRA News Agency
07.2021 - 12.2021

Key responsibilities involved;

  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Barista/Waitress

Cocoa Tree Café
09.2018 - 11.2020

Key responsibilities involved;

  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.

Crew Member

McDonalds Kuluin
05.2016 - 09.2018

Key Responsibilities involved;

  • Greeting guests, taking orders and processing payments.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Education

First Aid and CPR certificate -

Anywhere First Aid
07.2023

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) -

Galaxy Training
Sunshine Coast, QLD
05.2019

High school certificate -

Sunshine Coast Grammar School
01.2019

Business Diploma -

Look Now Training
01.2019

Skills

  • Great managing multiple tasks
  • Excellent communication
  • Work well in teams
  • Good understanding on how to effectively use technology
  • Very adaptable to change
  • Great customer service skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Great time management skills
  • Attention to details
  • Problem solving skills

References

  • Brett Hegarty, bretthegs@gmail.com, 0403337585
  • Tyler Coe, tjcoe1@outlook.com, 0455379321
  • Tina Hall, mumof2miracles@gmail.com, 0421822274

Timeline

Assistant Educator

Kidzco Early Learning Centre
06.2022 - Current

Waitress/ Bartender

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 06.2022

Food and beverage attendant

Daydream Island
12.2021 - 02.2022

Customer Service

NEXTRA News Agency
07.2021 - 12.2021

Barista/Waitress

Cocoa Tree Café
09.2018 - 11.2020

Crew Member

McDonalds Kuluin
05.2016 - 09.2018

First Aid and CPR certificate -

Anywhere First Aid

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) -

Galaxy Training

High school certificate -

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Business Diploma -

Look Now Training
Erin Harrison