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Karen Abbott

Cheltenham,VIC

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and service professional with a proven track record at Bay Road Cafe and as the owner of Silent Adventures, Silversoules Productions and my own charity FijiOz Foundation, helping the people of Fiji for over 12 years. . Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and sales through strategic planning and exceptional client service. Skilled in business management and marketing, adept at leading teams to exceed goals with a focus on innovation and results. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 30 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress All Rounder

Bay Road Cafe
02.2017 - Current
  • An all rounder looking after ever aspect of the Cafe, including Barista, Kitchen hand, greeting and presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request, including any dietary requirements.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, making sure every customer has a great experience, successfully having returnee's & increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Excellent at working the floor and making sure that all areas are clean, reset & tidy ready for the next guests.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, from smaller groups to functions over over 100 & following strict service standards.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.


Waitress and Kitchen Hand

Est
10.2014 - 02.2017

As above

Owner

Silent Adventures
02.2020 - Current

Silent Adventures (www.silentadventures.com.au) is my own business where i run Silent adventures for children, adults & companies, including "Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa" a few times per year.

Some of the events include team building "Silent Neon Discos, Karaoke, Yoga, Mini Olympics, Movie Nights, seminars, companies events", we cater for what ever the customer/company requests.

Owner

FijiOz Foundation
04.2012 - Current

l Founded FijiOz Foundation www.fijiozfoundation.com back in 2012, helping & supporting the beautiful people of Fiji.

Owner Video Production

Silversoules Productions
01.2001 - Current
  • Filming & Editing many different types of events and companies, school concerts, weddings, music videos & more.

Education

Diploma NLP - Study Go Human Behaviour

NLP Training
Northcote, VIC
03.2020

Personal Training & Fitness Instructor - Personal Training & Fitness Instructor

Tony Hewitt Personal Training
Bentleigh, VIC
03.2018

Barista & Food Handling - Barista & Food Handling

William Angus
Melbourne
05.2017

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Client Service
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Oversight
  • Project Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations

Timeline

Owner

Silent Adventures
02.2020 - Current

Waitress All Rounder

Bay Road Cafe
02.2017 - Current

Waitress and Kitchen Hand

Est
10.2014 - 02.2017

Owner

FijiOz Foundation
04.2012 - Current

Owner Video Production

Silversoules Productions
01.2001 - Current

Diploma NLP - Study Go Human Behaviour

NLP Training

Personal Training & Fitness Instructor - Personal Training & Fitness Instructor

Tony Hewitt Personal Training

Barista & Food Handling - Barista & Food Handling

William Angus
Karen Abbott