Richa Awasthi
Sydney,NSW
Summary
"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
I will continue to learn and stick to something I find fun.
Highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and skilled professional with a diverse background in marketing, public relations and customer service. Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Adept at event management, digital media marketing and graphic designing. Fluent in multiple languages, a natural leader and a trooper in a team. Excited to contribute skills and experiences to a creative service team/ marketing team/ public relations - looking to intern in any of the above positions that I believe I will be able to contribute most to.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
WHotels Sydney
Darling Harbour, NSW
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered exceptional service as a bartender and barista, leaving guests in awe.
- Maintained the highest level of professionalism and efficiency.
- Talent of the month - September 2023 - qualities acknowledged: having the biggest smile, positivity, kindness, leadership qualities.
Bartender, Barista and Host
Australian Heritage Hotel (The Rocks)
The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Served as a Bartender, Barista and Host ensuring a memorable experience for guests.
- Mastered the art of multitasking and communicated effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Did a detailed Market Analysis of the venue - 91/100 for university assessment, which was also helpful for my employers.
- Employee of the month: October, 2022.
Administration
Youth Hostel Association
The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed reception duties with finesse, providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized barista skills to create delightful beverages, exceeding expectations, created logo stencils with sustainable material to have a logo of YHA on every coffee that goes out to create pizazz that the place needed.
- Customer Experience Management (CXM) - An extensive study of the venue (YHA) for my assessment 87/100; came first in class with exceptional performance and understanding of the topic.
- Learnt a lot about different places in NSW to enhance customer experience, guided them to make the most of their time, curated to their likings.
Head Chef, Dessert Curator
The Doss House
The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated culinary expertise, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Got a chance to create an entire dessert menu, all infused with irish whisky.
- Juggling between two fine venues - Frank Macs and The Doss house - run by the same owner.
- Catered to large crowds and celebrities - Kennedy McDermott, Travis Fimmel and Jeff Goldblum.
- A female dominated workplace- a first in my experience, has left a big impact in my life, as empowering as it gets.
- Got a chance to take charge and learnt about pricing strategies that would best fit the venue.
- Created a Marketing Strategy for the venue - understanding the completion and the best suited strategy for the same. 89/100 assessment (Strategic Management)
Freelancer - Graphic Design and Content Writing
Pixelotech
Vadodara, Gujarat
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Translated visions into reality through captivating graphic designs, including logos, illustrations and wedding cards using Procreate.
- Collaborated closely with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and delivering high-quality creations.
- excellent content writing/storytelling skills and learnt product photography alongside to create content too.
Bartender
Dostel
Kodaikannal , Tamil Nadu
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Unleashed my artistic talent, adorning walls with captivating murals.
- Elevated the visual appeal and ambiance of the hostel creating a memorable experience and aesthetic spots for the guests.
- Painting is my passion - Right after the state borders opened, I knew I had to travel and picked this job up at the hostel I was staying at.
- Did my biggest murals here.
Rustiq
Freelancer
Vadodara, Gujarat
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Transformed brands through captivating logo designs and compelling social media campaigns.
- Crafted enaging content that resonated with the target audiences.
- Showcased my prowess in graphic designing, leaving a visual impact.
Event Manager and River Rafting Instructor
Blue Jay Hostel
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Skillfully managed events, leaving a lasting impression on guests.
- Assisted in implementing effective digital media marketing strategies.
- Gained valuable insights into the intricacies of hospitality operations.
- White water river rafting instructor - Ganges river. Picked this up as a hobby while I was there and did it so many times that I qualified as an instructor - became an addition part of the activities that i was conducting at the hostel.
Author
Self Employed
Vadodara, Gujarat
11.2019 - 03.2020
- "NOT YOUR ORDINARY COOK BOOK" - I am the author of this amazing cook book,
- publishing house: NOTION PRESS.
- Has not been published yet, as i am a creature of perfection, the interior of the book can be done better and i have some new ideas to add in it so am taking my sweet time doing it. The content is ready, playing with the interiors of the book, ups and downs have hit me as any international student. Cooking and baking is something i have been into since i was a child, at the age of 13- I started my own baking brand and interacted with the celebrity chefs in India, had an opportunity to learn under them, worked for VSPCA - raising funds for animals via baking- my course has been redirected for the time being.
- Recipes, Food photography and illustrations are all done by me.
Cafe Manager and Dessert Menu Curator
Charmant - The Heritage Cafe
Vadodara, Gujarat
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Mastered the Art of crating exceptional beverages and delectable baked goods.
- Delivered outstanding customer service and maintained a welcoming atmosphere.
- Ensured impeccable cleanliness and organization in the cafe.
Education
BBA - Business And Marketing
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW01-2025
High School- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Ambe School CBSE Unit
Vadodara, Gujarat05-2018
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Beverage Preparation
- Health Codes Compliance
- Suggestive Selling
- Art Direction
- Video Editing
- Presentation Design
- Logo Creation
- Project Management
- Graphic Design
- Client Engagement
- Copywriting
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Administrative Support
- Content Creation
- Project Support
- Event Planning
- Social Media Management
- Social Media
- Market Research, Forecasting, and Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Strategic Marketing
- Meeting Coordination
- Presentations
- Report Writing
- Research
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Public Speaking
- Brand Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client Relationships
- Creative and Resourceful
- Creativity and Innovation
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Internal Communications
- Stakeholder Relations
- Marketing and Sales
Affiliations
- Painting
- Swimming
- Content creation
- Mindfulness and Yoga practice
- Classical Hindustani music
- Hip-Hop
Accomplishments
- W-Hotel, Sydney: September, 2023- B&F Superstar, Role at Living room bar.
- W-Short Hospitality: 0ctober, 2022- Staff member of the month, Role as a bartender and host at The Australian Heritage Hotel.
- IIMUN (Surat Chapter) - Best Cartoonist: IP Score- 180/200
Entrepreneurial Accomplishments over the years: featured in newspapers and magazines in India:
- Bombay Times: featured on 22/03/2013: "13-Year-Olds can cook"
- City Bhaskar - 1/10/2014: "Exhibition for Animal welfare"
- Chitalekha Magazine - 10/11/2014 - "Handmade Imitation jewelry and baked goods, exhibition, to raise funds for VSPCA."
- Sandesh - 3/10/2014: "9th grade student raises funds for Animals, aiming to be the voice of the mute"
-The Times Of India - 24/10/2014: "Light of Kindness sparkles across Gujarat for Diwali"
- The Times Of India - 25/05/2015: "City's teens pursue passions, make money in vacations"
- Sandesh- 2020- " 19 Year old, comes up with a unique cook book"
I have had the privilege to be working and learning from the top celebrity chefs in India, traveled solo to 19 states in India- exploring local cuisines and developing a network of my own.
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol - NSW
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
WHotels Sydney
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender, Barista and Host
Australian Heritage Hotel (The Rocks)
09.2022 - 07.2023
Administration
Youth Hostel Association
06.2022 - 09.2022
Head Chef, Dessert Curator
The Doss House
01.2022 - 06.2022
Freelancer - Graphic Design and Content Writing
Pixelotech
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bartender
Dostel
04.2021 - 06.2021
Rustiq
Freelancer
12.2020 - 06.2021
Event Manager and River Rafting Instructor
Blue Jay Hostel
09.2020 - 02.2021
Author
Self Employed
11.2019 - 03.2020
Cafe Manager and Dessert Menu Curator
Charmant - The Heritage Cafe
01.2019 - 06.2019
BBA - Business And Marketing
Torrens University Australia
High School- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Ambe School CBSE Unit
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