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Francesca Vickers

Francesca Vickers

Sydney

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cleaner

Taronga Zoo Sydney, NSW
08.2024 - Current

Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.

  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
  • Achieved record of 0 complaints regarding cleanliness in assigned areas for entire year.

Housekeeping Executive Supervisor

Sunshine Village
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted a culture of open communication among team members, fostering collaboration and teamwork that resulted in improved overall department performance.
  • Built strong relationships with key vendors, resulting in cost-effective solutions and timely delivery of supplies.
  • Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas to ensure adherence to quality standards and address any issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to achieve seamless coordination between housekeeping services and hotel operations overall.
  • Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to drive productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
  • Set schedules for 30 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours according to housekeeping forecast.

Team Leader

Sunshine Village
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Provided 1 to 1 mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.

House Person

Sunshine Village
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted housekeeping staff in completing tasks efficiently for improved overall cleanliness.
  • Timely washing, folding, and stocking of clean linens for guest use.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining a clean and orderly hotel environment.
  • Managed trash removal and recycling efforts to maintain a sanitary property and reduce environmental impact.
  • Ensured consistent quality of service by adhering to checklists.
  • Refilled par stock of guest amenities and supplies in each housekeeping storage area.
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Worked at speed to provide turn down service to 60-80 guest rooms per night.

Fence Installer

Koorda AG Parts
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
  • Removed old fences efficiently without causing damage to surrounding structures or landscaping.
  • Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
  • Installed gates securely and accurately, ensuring smooth operation for clients.
  • Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
  • Aim to complete at least 3km of fence per week.

Team Leader

Emirates one and only Wolgan valley
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Checking rooms were up to LQA standard before guest arrival
  • Monitoring the cleanliness of all public areas and overseeing jobs assigned to staff
  • Assisting with new colleague training
  • Reporting/logging any issues or damage to property and communicating to the correct department via Radio
  • Inventory of stock
  • Allocating rooms.
  • Addressing special request for guest, VIPS, Repeat visitors
  • Assisting the team with deep cleaning projects and in guest rooms during busy periods
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by 25%

Farm Worker

Roxborough Feedlot
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Mustering cattle
  • Moving 400 to 700 cattle to different pens.
  • Leading or following cattle to the induction shed to be drafted, inducted or branded
  • Cleaning water troth.
  • Fencing (pulling and straining cable)
  • Grip setting
  • Covering and uncovering silage

Beauty/Spa Therapist

Self Employed
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Maintained a calm, organized work environment by completing cleaning tasks and equipment maintenance as needed.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques.
  • Educated guests on self-care techniques, promoting long-lasting benefits from spa services.
  • Performed a variety of beauty treatments, including facials, massages, and waxing, for optimal client results.
  • Enhanced client relationships through excellent customer service and effective communication skills.
  • Performed treatments on approximately 5-10 clients per day.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Car Time
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly to approximately 70+ customers per day and directed calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.

Healthcare Assistant

NHS Professionals
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
  • Looked after a bay of 8-10 patients per day.

Retail Worker

Be You Boutique
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Warehouse Operative

DWP Department
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Moving boxes that containing confidential documents from and onto storage racks
  • Using handheld scanners to track what's arriving and leaving the warehouse
  • Working independently

Casual Cleaner

Link4Life
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • Scrub out of changing rooms and shower areas
  • Buffing floors
  • Mopping changing rooms and using rota machine when needed
  • Wiping down all mirrors in the dance hall and buffing the floors
  • Vacuuming all carpeted areas
  • Regularly checking changing rooms and cafeteria areas to make sure they stay well maintained

Waitressing/Barmaid

The Heywood Pub
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Helping in the kitchen prepare plates
  • Helping Cater buffets for events
  • Kitchen and safety hygiene maintenance
  • Washing dishes
  • Serving meals to tables
  • Clearing tables
  • Cash handling
  • Serving drinks to customers
  • Keeping the bar clean and tidy
  • Working under pressure for weddings, Funeral and birthday events

Call Centre Agent

National advice clinic
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Outbound calling to help people receive industrial deafness payments
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Filling out legal documents
  • Booking appointments for hearing tests
  • Referring customers to confirmation team to send out documents through the post

Saturday Job

Slique
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Welcoming customers and booking appointments
  • Customer hospitality and comfort offering refreshments
  • Back wash duty, ensuring customers are relaxed and prepped
  • General organising and cleaning of workstations and tools
  • Assisted technicians with stock taking and listing required product orders

Education

Acredited CPT Credits. - Facial Treatments.

KaLaR Aesthetics
Manchester, UK
06-2021

Certificate of Higher education - healthcare, Vocational skills Level 1, Care certificate

Pennine Acute
Manchester,UK
10.2018

Advanced technical diploma - beauty and spa therapy Level 3

Bury college
Bury, Manchester
01.2016

GCSE'S -

Siddal moor sports college
Heywood, Manchester
01.2014

Skills

  • Planning
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Transferable skills
  • Problem solving
  • Working under pressure
  • Filing
  • Data entry
  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Multitasking and organization

Personal Information

Citizenship: UK Citizen

Certification

  • Working with children's check.
  • Responsible service of alcohol.

Timeline

Cleaner

Taronga Zoo Sydney, NSW
08.2024 - Current

Housekeeping Executive Supervisor

Sunshine Village
02.2024 - 08.2024

Team Leader

Sunshine Village
09.2023 - 02.2024

House Person

Sunshine Village
06.2023 - 09.2023

Fence Installer

Koorda AG Parts
02.2023 - 05.2023

Team Leader

Emirates one and only Wolgan valley
08.2022 - 02.2023

Farm Worker

Roxborough Feedlot
06.2022 - 07.2022

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Car Time
01.2022 - 05.2022

Beauty/Spa Therapist

Self Employed
03.2020 - 05.2022

Healthcare Assistant

NHS Professionals
10.2018 - 04.2022

Retail Worker

Be You Boutique
04.2018 - 08.2018

Warehouse Operative

DWP Department
01.2018 - 03.2018

Casual Cleaner

Link4Life
03.2017 - 12.2017

Call Centre Agent

National advice clinic
08.2014 - 12.2014

Waitressing/Barmaid

The Heywood Pub
01.2014 - 02.2017

Saturday Job

Slique
01.2013 - 07.2014

Advanced technical diploma - beauty and spa therapy Level 3

Bury college

GCSE'S -

Siddal moor sports college
  • Working with children's check.
  • Responsible service of alcohol.

Acredited CPT Credits. - Facial Treatments.

KaLaR Aesthetics

Certificate of Higher education - healthcare, Vocational skills Level 1, Care certificate

Pennine Acute
Francesca Vickers