Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Sonita Rai

Darwin,Australia

Summary

A well organized and highly motivated individual with outgoing and bubbly personality, possessing 5 years of customer service experience of resolving complex customer service enquiries and bringing enthusiasm with dedication. Passionate about building strong customer relation, driving brand loyalty and bringing customer engagement. Proven ability to listen attentively, solve problem quickly and efficiently and create high value professional relationships. Well organized and proactive in providing timely, efficient and accurate support to the senior management and other departments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Beverage Attendant

Hilton Garden Inn
03.2023 - Current
  • Best Performer of the month
  • Actively participated in various hotel promotions and in house training
  • Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service
  • Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
  • Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room
  • Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures
  • Update bookings in the hotel website
  • Give follow up with the upcoming events in the hotel
  • Operating online reservation system

Food And Beverage Attendant

The Rydges Palmerston
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures
  • Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
  • Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction

Graduate Accountant

eTax Accountant
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Consistently achieved a high level of client and employees satisfaction by exhibiting a Positive attitude, high level of commitment and excellent time management skills
  • Assisted with the review of individual online tax returns prior to Lodgement using Etax in-house tax accounting software
  • Applied technical knowledge to all areas of individual tax return topics
  • Provided tax advice and guidance to clients on various tax issues, explained complicated tax legislation and implications in simple terms via numerous communication mediums, including telephone, live chat or web messages
  • Assisted clients during ATO audits while maintaining quality assurance standards and ensure exemplary customer service is always maintained
  • Liaised with ATO to follow up on clients’ tax refunds and where applicable, arranging payment plan on behalf of the clients
  • Applied code of ethics in relevant situations
  • Ability to engage multiple clients in a fast paced, professional environment using multi-tasking skills while ensuring daily set targets are achieved
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to reach company goals and expectation
  • Reconcile clients accounts, Handle Account queries, Provide assistance to branch management
  • Identified areas for cost reduction through comprehensive financial analysis, leading to significant savings for the company.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance through strategic financial planning.

FOH, Food and Beverage Team Member

The Groove Train
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning
  • Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance
  • Operated multi-line telephone console system to answer and triage calls to designated recipients, offering smooth communications
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials
  • Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
  • Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks

Sales Assistant

The Fashion Valley
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to establish accurate representation of products marketed to customers
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers

Front Office Receptionist

NB Automotive
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
  • Responded to inquiries from clients seeking information
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints
  • Filing and Scanning the documents
  • Data Entry in the Company’s online system

Food and Beverage Attendant

Rialto Intercontinental
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Administering the basic day-to-day food and beverage service duties
  • Answering calls, updating the bookings in the system
  • Communicate food orders with short order cooks to ensure meals are cooked as ordered and are grouped by customers
  • Responsible for handling all cash and credit card transactions for all food and beverage purchases
  • Assist with replenishing stock to ensure the prompt delivery of service to required levels
  • Maintain a working knowledge of beverages offered and how to prepare and serve them
  • Accurately answer customers’ questions and provide information on food and beverage procedures, when needed
  • Maintain a working knowledge of beverages offered and how to prepare and serve them
  • Maintain a memorized knowledge of the menu, prices and ingredients; keep abreast of modifications as necessary
  • Provide assistance with tournament set up and break down
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by upper management

Front of the house

Big Belly Asian Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Take customer orders accurately and efficiently
  • Prepare food and drinks according to company standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized dining area
  • Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
  • Make drinks and serve

Education

MPA - Master’s In Professional Accounting

Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT)
Melbourne, VIC

BBS - Bachelor’s In Business Studies

Tribhuvan University (TU)

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly with Opera and Front Desk Anywhere
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Managing work deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • High attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher)
  • Proficient user of XERO Accounting
  • Learner of new system

Certification

  • Capstone Project: Cost control system for a construction project (IT Total Solutions)
  • MIT Senior buddy program
  • CPA Associate Member
  • XERO Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Completed overtime and earned a 15% bonus at the end of each year.
  • Completing two university projects under a week that required 7000 words.

Visa Condition

491 BRIDGING VISA A

Interests

  • Adventure Travel
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Historical Exploration
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays

Timeline

Graduate Accountant

eTax Accountant
02.2024 - 08.2024

Food And Beverage Attendant

The Rydges Palmerston
10.2023 - 11.2024

Food and Beverage Attendant

Hilton Garden Inn
03.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

The Fashion Valley
11.2022 - 01.2023

FOH, Food and Beverage Team Member

The Groove Train
09.2022 - 03.2023

Front Office Receptionist

NB Automotive
09.2022 - 12.2022

Food and Beverage Attendant

Rialto Intercontinental
03.2019 - 04.2020

Front of the house

Big Belly Asian Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2021

BBS - Bachelor’s In Business Studies

Tribhuvan University (TU)

MPA - Master’s In Professional Accounting

Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT)
Sonita Rai