Strong Customer Service/Retail/Marketing skills: 23+ years
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Trader
Rejoyce Bespoke Atelier
02.2018 - 01.2024
Servicing and maintaining 15 regular clients, undertaking various roles including -Housekeeping (assets maintenance, ironing, bed making, window cleaning, gardening)
-Access to Community (Supporting Homeless clients set up and maintain housing, including organisation of housing and social support)
-Disability Support Coordinator (Organising and supporting health/services/ appointments, set up with travel to and from social ventures/appointments, personal care, manual handling, meal preparation) Monthly, fortnightly, weekly basis, all NDIS participants, working alongside 3 families with children, physically and mentally challenged
Built loyal clientele by consistently exceeding their expectations through personalised services.
Various one off cleans with one client needing 30 hours exit clean which was completed in 2 days, on my own.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate invoicing, record-keeping, and communication.
Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing documents, and maintaining records efficiently.
Cleaning Contractor
AAA Carpets/Adelaide Housekeeping
01.2017 - 02.2020
Assets maintenance for permanent & NDIS clients houses, real estate exit cleans, end of lease cleans, quarterly real estate cleans, apartment/hotel cleans, air bnb cleans, deep cleans
Developed customised cleaning plans tailored specifically to each client's unique needs.
Consistently followed safety protocols during execution of cleaning tasks, resulting in zero workplace accidents or injuries.
Maintained safe and healthy work environment with regular equipment maintenance and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
Liaise with Real Estate Agents and Clients professionally.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough and efficient cleaning services. 5 Star.
Cleaner
Australian Green Clean
07.2017 - 03.2018
Maintaining high levels of cleanliness in amenities and various venues, at events, exhibitions, Adelaide Show, concerts, wineries, Fringe and Showgrounds at various well known locations
Commercial cleaning of offices and Uni SA.
Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Linen Assistant and Coordinator
Minda
09.2017 - 02.2018
Pick and pack orders for nursing homes, hospitals and hotels
Liaise with client managers and order linen required and distribute orders needed at various locations
Dry fold machinery operations for stock management.
Upheld safety standards by following proper procedures when handling chemicals or operating machinery.
Optimised workflow efficiency by maintaining clean and well-organised work area.
Linen Assistant
Royal Adelaide Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2017
Picking and packing linen trolley orders, delivering linen trolley orders to all wards, clinics, theatres
Inventory and stock management for order distribution
Aided in minimising errors related to laundry operations via close attention to detail when completing assigned tasks.
Collaborated with team members for seamless linen distribution across various departments.
Boosted overall department productivity levels as result of consistently meeting deadlines while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Housekeeper
Jackson's Motor Inn
02.2017 - 04.2017
Training new employees
Prioritising, organising, completing to excellent standard, cleaning, set up, upkeep, of motel rooms with spas, for new guests and daily cleans of guests still staying
Laundry management
Conversing with guests efficiently and staff professionally.
Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
Housekeeping - Contractor
Port Willunga Cottages
08.2012 - 01.2017
Managing extensive house cleaning, assets maintenance and upkeep of 3, 4 star B&B's with spas & fireplaces
Prioritizing, organising & completing various tasks, including laundry, safely & accurately with chemical / tool knowledge
Stock ordering and replenishment
Tools used include but not restricted to; vacuum, floor polisher, mop, iron, dishwasher, washing machine.
Front of House Restaurant & Housekeeping - Contractor
The Woodbridge On The Derwent Hotel
11.2011 - 12.2012
5 Star Service - Silver service hospitality for breakfast & evening, customer service, taking drink & meal orders shorthand, RSA, basic barista, breakfast cooking, dessert making, wine decanting, polishing, kitchen duties, setting tables, fireplaces
Manage Housekeeping & upkeep of Pavilion, 9 room servicing/turnovers, reading rooms, second kitchen & gym
Assets maintenance, stock maintenance, petty cash
Laundry & ironing
Brand Marketer
The Retail Crew
08.2009 - 12.2012
Cooking demonstrations, various product campaigns, product sampling & knowledge, P.O.S
Display/shelf maintenance, writing reports, merchandise set up/stock filling & rotation, online reporting, mystery shopping, active selling, working independently, liaise with store managers & advertising companies.
Worked within budget parameters to develop and implement marketing strategies by analyzing key data and consumer demographics, increasing revenue [Number]%.
Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences and purchasing habits.
Boosted sales through the creation and execution of targeted advertising campaigns.
Tracked various product sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, business data, and expenses.
Coordinated trade shows and events, showcasing company products while fostering valuable networking opportunities.
Education
Completed Year 11, Certificate IV in TCF Studies (Apparel - Small Business) - O’Halloran Hill, SA Campus, Fashion Awareness - Distinction, Fashion Drawing Principles - Distinction, Life Drawing - Credit - Dressmaking, Apparel
O'Halloran Hill Tafe
Adelaide, SA
01.2011
Skills
Permanent Australian Resident
Full drivers licence, reliable transport
Professional Appearance
Great eye for detail, qualified, compassionate
Honest, ethical, fast learning
Excellent time management/grammatical
Able to work independently/ team player
Problem Solver/Use of Initiative
Administration/Reception experience - PA training
Intermediate computing (MS Word, Publisher & Excel)
Sound keyboard/data entry
Cash handling/budgeting/accounts
Relevantworkhistory
02/20 - Current, Rejoyce Bespoke Atelier - Sole Trader, Servicing and maintaining 15 regular clients, undertaking various roles including -Housekeeping (assets maintenance, ironing, bed making, window cleaning, gardening), Access to Community (Supporting Homeless clients set up and maintain housing, including organization of housing and social support), Disability Support CoOrdinator (Organising and supporting health/services/ appointments, set up with travel to and from social ventures/appointments, personal care, manual handling, meal preparation), Monthly, fortnightly, weekly basis, all NDIS participants, working alongside 3 families with children, physically and mentally challenged., Various one off cleans with one client needing a 30 hours exit clean which was completed in 2 days, on my own., Child Psychology office cleans were completed weekly for 6 months also.
02/18 - 02/20, AAA Carpets/Adelaide Housekeeping - Contractor, Assets maintenance for permanent & NDIS clients houses, real estate exit cleans, end of lease cleans, quarterly real estate cleans, apartment/hotel cleans, air b n b cleans, deep cleans., 5 star. Liaise with Real Estate Agents and Clients professionally.
07/17 - 03/18, Adelaide Green Clean - Cleaner, Maintaining high levels of cleanliness in amenities and various venues, at events, exhibitions, Adelaide Show, concerts, wineries, Fringe and Showgrounds at various well known locations., Commercial cleaning of offices and Uni SA.
09/17 - 02/18, Minda Linen - Linen Assistant and Coordinator, Pick and pack orders for nursing homes, hospitals and hotels., Liaise with client managers and order linen required and distribute orders needed at various locations., Dry fold machinery operations for stock management.
04/2017 - 09/17, Royal Adelaide Hospital - Linen Assistant, Picking and packing linen trolley orders, delivering linen trolley orders to all wards, clinics, theatres., Inventory and stock management for order distribution., Working as part of a team., Time management.
02/2017 - 04/2017, Jackson's Motor Inn - Housekeeper, Training new employees., Prioritizing, organizing, completing to an excellent standard, cleaning, set up, upkeep, of motel rooms with spas, for new guests and daily cleans of guests still staying., Laundry management., Conversing with guests efficiently and staff professionally.
08/2012 - 01/2017, Port Willunga Cottages - Housekeeping - Contractor, Managing extensive house cleaning, assets maintenance and upkeep of 3, 4 star B&B's with spas & fireplaces., Prioritizing, organising & completing various tasks, including laundry, safely & accurately with chemical / tool knowledge., Stock ordering and replenishment., Tools used include but not restricted to; vacuum, floor polisher, mop, iron, dishwasher, washing machine.
11/2011 - 12/2012, The Woodbridge on the Derwent Hotel - Front of House Restaurant & Housekeeping - Contractor, 5 Star Service - Silver service hospitality for breakfast & evening, customer service, taking drink & meal orders shorthand, RSA, basic barista, breakfast cooking, dessert making, wine decanting, polishing, kitchen duties, setting tables, fireplaces., Manage Housekeeping & upkeep of Pavilion, 9 room servicing/turnovers, reading rooms, second kitchen & gym., Assets maintenance, stock maintenance, petty cash., Laundry & ironing
08/2010 - 12/2012, The Retail Crew - Brand Marketer, Cooking demonstrations, various product campaigns, product sampling & knowledge, P.O.S. display/shelf maintenance, writing reports, merchandise set up/stock filling & rotation, online reporting, mystery shopping, active selling, working independently, liaise with store managers & advertising companies.
Coursework
2018 Knowledge Source Dymphna Boholt Real Estate Course
2018 Knowledge Source Mark Rolton Options Real Estate Course
2011 Certificate II Hospitality
2011 Certificate Food Safety & Handling
2005 - 2007 Sitam Fashion Training Centre, Adelaide - Italian fitting and patterning method, fashion design and construction
1991 - Certificate III Business Course
Awards
2009 - Jeans for Genes - Do it with Denim fashion competition - State Finalist
2006 - Jeans for Genes - Do it with Denim fashion competition - Certificate of Participation
References
Elizabeth Routley - Care Communications, 0477 703 145
Rebecca Bradley - Client, 0400 601 014
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with family & friends, gardening/permaculture, health, cooking, fashion design, history & art, travel, trying new experiences, conversing with a diverse range of people, community initiative volunteering.
Timeline
Sole Trader
Rejoyce Bespoke Atelier
02.2018 - 01.2024
Linen Assistant and Coordinator
Minda
09.2017 - 02.2018
Cleaner
Australian Green Clean
07.2017 - 03.2018
Linen Assistant
Royal Adelaide Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2017
Housekeeper
Jackson's Motor Inn
02.2017 - 04.2017
Cleaning Contractor
AAA Carpets/Adelaide Housekeeping
01.2017 - 02.2020
Housekeeping - Contractor
Port Willunga Cottages
08.2012 - 01.2017
Front of House Restaurant & Housekeeping - Contractor
The Woodbridge On The Derwent Hotel
11.2011 - 12.2012
Brand Marketer
The Retail Crew
08.2009 - 12.2012
Completed Year 11, Certificate IV in TCF Studies (Apparel - Small Business) - O’Halloran Hill, SA Campus, Fashion Awareness - Distinction, Fashion Drawing Principles - Distinction, Life Drawing - Credit - Dressmaking, Apparel