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Nakisha Vessey

Canterbury,VIC

Summary

Highly motivated first-year university student with a strong work ethic and proven leadership skills. Brings over 5 years of hospitality experience across both functions and restaurant settings, including 1 year in a supervisory role. Additionally, possesses 2 years of experience as a medical receptionist in an optometry practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist + Optical Assistant

Eye Care Plus Mulgrave
05.2023 - Current

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  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with optometrists to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment and optimal visual outcomes for customers.
  • Ran social media pages for the practice

Functions + Events Supervisor

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
12.2022 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food and beverage orders, ensuring prompt service and accurate delivery.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.

Waitress

Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.

Tutor

Kumon Tutoring Center
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major Psychology

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
12-2025

VCE -

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne
Burwood, VIC
12-2022

Auburn South Primary School
Melbourne, VIC
12-2016

Skills

    Communication
    ● Leadership
    ● Organisation
    ● Problem solving

    ● Customer service

    ● Time management

    ● Team orientated

    ● Analytical

Timeline

Receptionist + Optical Assistant

Eye Care Plus Mulgrave
05.2023 - Current

Functions + Events Supervisor

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
12.2022 - Current

Waitress

Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
10.2021 - 02.2023

Tutor

Kumon Tutoring Center
03.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Major Psychology

The University of Melbourne

VCE -

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne

Auburn South Primary School

Awards + Certificates:

  • Nippers Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) - Participated in nippers since age 4) 2008-2018
  • Lifesaving patrol - Cape Woolamai Beach - (2016 –2023)
  • Surf Rescue Certificate (2017-18 season)
  • Bronze Medallion for surf life saving 2019/2020
  • Duke of Edinburgh Qward, bronze level 2020
  • Member of Woolamai WBSLC Diversity Committee 2021
  • First Aid + CPR 2025
  • RSA 2022


References

Renee Reid - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 

Functions + Event Manager

rreid@kooyong.com.au


Glenn Vessey - Eye Care Plus Mulgrave 

Business Owner + Optometrist 

+61 414747171 



Nakisha Vessey