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Raquel Redman

service officer
Bowen,QLD

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with more than 8 years and counting experience in Hospitality industry. To seek and maintain a full-time role in Human Resources that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Clear understanding of recruitment strategies and compliance requirement and well-versed training. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent and Culture Internship

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns, QLD
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires.

Guest Service Agent

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns, QLD
07.2018 - 02.2022
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance


Food and Beverage Attendant

Sofitel Brisbane Central
Brisbane, QLD
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas with up to 500 delegates.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions

Food and Beverage Team Leader

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns, QLD
06.2018 - 11.2019


• Demonstrated awareness of liability issues by confirming the legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests
• Engaged in friendly conversation with guests to build rapport and facilitate repeat business
• Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote brand loyalty
• Collected credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments from customers
• Used correct cleaning, sanitising, and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protection for customers
• Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management
• Loaded trays with accessories, including eating utensils, napkins, and condiments
• Monitored food distribution, verified guidelines for special diets and delivered meals to recipients quickly
• Communicate with different departments to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Changes from client preferences must adapt accordingly
• Prioritise jobs that are urgent and essential
• Send email to appropriate personnel including Function Report
• Sign and follow Supervisory Checklist
• Communicate with a person in charge of theevent regarding BEO such as timings, food requirements, sets of rooms, temperature or anything that can affect function
• Communicate with other teams to ensure everyone understands the role or task for the day.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
• Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Cook

Coffee Club Cafe
Smithfield, Cairns, QLD
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Prepared multiple orders up to 70 guest simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Volunteers

Australian Red Cross
Townsville, Queensland
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Well-being centre - Receptionist
  • Visitor - The Good Shepherd Home

Education

Bachelor of Business - Human Resources Management

James Cook University
Cairns, QLD
2022

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

TAFE North
Cairns, QLD
11.2018

Townsville - Certificate IV in Community Services Work -

TAFE
Townsville, QLD
2013

Skills

  • Clerical support
  • Effective planning
  • Staff education and training
  • Maintaining files
  • Conflict management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Written Communication
  • Customer service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Budgeting
  • Teamwork
  • Recordkeeping
  • Onboarding
  • Employee Retention

Accomplishments

  • Training – SITHFAB002 - Responsible Service of Alcohol [2018], Food Safety Handler [2018], Barista [2018.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Opera PMS System

Referee

Available upon request

Timeline

Talent and Culture Internship

Pullman Cairns International
11.2021 - 02.2022

Food and Beverage Attendant

Sofitel Brisbane Central
10.2019 - 07.2020

Cook

Coffee Club Cafe
08.2018 - 01.2019

Guest Service Agent

Pullman Cairns International
07.2018 - 02.2022

Food and Beverage Team Leader

Pullman Cairns International
06.2018 - 11.2019

Volunteers

Australian Red Cross
01.2015 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Business - Human Resources Management

James Cook University

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

TAFE North

Townsville - Certificate IV in Community Services Work -

TAFE
Raquel Redmanservice officer