Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Assistant
RSLLifecare
38 Theodore St Curtin , ACT
06.2014 - 12.2024
Assisted caterers with food distribution by organizing food products and plating items.
Set up and cleaned up food preparation and service stations before and after catered events.
Filled in for absent workers by performing wide variety of food service work.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
Listened to negative and positive feedback from guests to improve customer service quality.
Monitored temperatures to maintain proper food safety conditions throughout duration of catered events.
Supported chefs in preparing meals for large groups efficiently and on time.
Assisted in setting up and breaking down catering events.
Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
Followed strict guidelines set forth by executive chef or management team when prepping ingredients or assembling dishes.
Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set forth by the restaurant.
Housekeeping Team Leader
Crowne Plaza
Canberra, ACT
12.2012 - 12.2014
Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
Inspected rooms and common areas, including stairways and lounges, for cleanliness.
Conducted weekly meetings with housekeepers to discuss operational issues or concerns.
Provided training to new housekeeping personnel on proper cleaning techniques and use of equipment.
Coordinated with engineering department regarding maintenance needs in guest rooms and public areas.
Monitored quality control standards for laundering bedding and towels.
Created written reports summarizing daily activities within the department.
Ensured all housekeepers were following established safety procedures.
Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
Assigned tasks to housekeeping staff and monitored their performance.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Crowne Plaza
Canberra, ACT
12.2009 - 12.2014
Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Checked bathrooms, restocking towels, rugs and toiletries before guest check-in.
Polished and sanitized floors, counters, bathtubs and window sills.
Removed trash, recycling and linens from rooms to transport to designated areas.
Assisted other hotel attendants with cleaning and room setup tasks during peak periods and holidays.
Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
Assisted in laundry operations when needed by sorting linens and loading machines.
Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
Inspected all assigned rooms upon completion of cleaning duties.
Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
Provided guests with information on hotel services and room features.
Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
Sales Assistant
Penshoppe
Philippines, Cebu City
03.2005 - 09.2008
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Used computer system to retrieve customer information, part number inventory and status of purchase orders.
Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Processed orders accurately and efficiently using a POS system.
Provided excellent customer service to clients in person and over the phone.
Completed daily reports on sales performance metrics such as units sold per hour, day, week, month.
Assisted in creating displays to promote products.