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HOLLIE ROSE PRINGLE

Merwether

Summary

Motivated with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beauty Therapist

The Lash House Newcastle
10.2022 - Current
  • Improve client satisfaction by providing personalized beauty treatments and consultations.
  • Increase salon revenue by upselling additional services and retail products to clients.
  • Enhance client relationships through excellent customer service and effective communication skills.
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for client safety.
  • Participate in ongoing training and education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and techniques.
  • Manage appointment scheduling efficiently, optimising the use of available time slots while minimizing wait times for clients.
  • Contribute significantly towards boosting the salon''s reputation by consistently receiving positive feedback from clients on provided services.
  • Support reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Process payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Educate clients on care processes and advised on further care and products.
  • Use social media platforms to promote salon and services.

Waitress

Signal Box
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Promoted specials or upsold items effectively, increasing average check size and boosting overall sales revenue.
  • Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
  • Streamlined order accuracy by effectively communicating with kitchen staff, resulting in fewer returned dishes.
  • Reduced wait times for seating by efficiently clearing tables immediately after guests'' departure.

Intern

Love Real Estate
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
  • Developed business, financial and analytical skills needed for career.
  • Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.

Training + Support officer / Career Support officer

Novaskill
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Piloted an mentoring program in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast.

Business Administration Trainee

Novaskill
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.

Food Attendant

The Kingfish
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Cleaned and maintained dining area and condiment stations.
  • Adhered to all safety and sanitation standards while preparing and delivering food.
  • Processed sales transactions using POS system.
  • Assisted customers with information regarding menu offerings and nutrition information.
  • Delivered food to guest tables with timeliness and efficiency.
  • Adhered closely to food safety standards and restaurant sanitation regulations.
  • Resupplied napkins, cutlery, dishes and condiments on foodservice stations.
  • Answered phones to take delivery and takeout orders from customers and provide information concerning menu items and hours of operation.
  • Examined and double-checked food orders to verify items ordered by customers.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.

Bar & Food Attendant/Junior Supervisor

The George
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
  • Upsold specialty items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Set and achieved goals for professional development and advancement.

Bar & Food Attendant

The Friend at Hand
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.

Waitress

One Picket Fence
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • 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.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Babysitter

Julie & Anthony Kiem
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • (3 children)
  • Pick up from school & day care
  • After school activities (soccer training, swimming)
  • Help prepare evening meal
  • Bathing and getting children ready for bed
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

Bar & Food Attendant, Waitressing

The Prince of Merewether
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.

Babysitter

Ashlee & Matt Power
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Waitress

The Vital Method
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Cooking and preparing meals/café food
  • Waitressing
  • Prepare beverages
  • Cleaning
  • Setting up shop for open
  • Customer Service
  • 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.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.

Education

St Francis Xavier College
Hamilton
10.2017

St Pius X
Adamstown, NSW
11.2015

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Self-Motivated
  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Data Entry
  • Team building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Quality Standards
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organisation

Certification

  • Higher School Certificate
  • Certificate III in Business
  • Current driver's license
  • Certificate III in Beauty Therapy

Timeline

Beauty Therapist

The Lash House Newcastle
10.2022 - Current

Waitress

Signal Box
09.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

Love Real Estate
08.2022 - 09.2022

Training + Support officer / Career Support officer

Novaskill
01.2022 - 07.2022

Business Administration Trainee

Novaskill
03.2021 - 01.2022

Food Attendant

The Kingfish
11.2020 - 04.2021

Bar & Food Attendant/Junior Supervisor

The George
04.2019 - 10.2020

Bar & Food Attendant

The Friend at Hand
12.2018 - 04.2019

Waitress

One Picket Fence
02.2018 - 08.2018

Babysitter

Julie & Anthony Kiem
09.2017 - 08.2018

Bar & Food Attendant, Waitressing

The Prince of Merewether
07.2017 - 08.2018

Babysitter

Ashlee & Matt Power
01.2016 - 06.2018

Waitress

The Vital Method
06.2014 - 09.2016

St Francis Xavier College

St Pius X
HOLLIE ROSE PRINGLE