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Taira Kusama Adan

Summary

Dynamic Office Administrator at Bow Residential Real Estate with proven expertise in billing and administration. Enhanced invoicing processes, significantly improving payment tracking. Adept at customer relationship management and team development, consistently resolving client issues and fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

Bow Residential Real Estate
07.2024 - Current
  • Support daily operations in a fast-paced real estate office, handling communication with tenants, landlords, and suppliers.
  • Manage invoicing and bill entry for multiple properties, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Prepare leasing documents and maintain compliance files with strong attention to detail.
  • Coordinate property inspections and follow-ups, keeping all tasks on track and within deadlines.
  • Organise office systems and workflows to support a smooth, efficient team environment.
  • Address tenant and owner concerns, resolving issues independently when possible.

Key Achievements

  • Streamlined invoicing and bill entry processes, reducing delays and improving payment tracking.
  • Successfully managed and resolved client complaints, often preventing escalation.
  • Contributed to onboarding new staff, improving team efficiency and system knowledge.
  • Reduced admin backlog during peak periods by improving internal workflows.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Prince Dining Room
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Played a key role in recruiting, hiring, and training new staff, ensuring the team met high standards and delivered excellent service.
  • Took charge of rostering, carefully balancing staff schedules to ensure smooth service during busy periods while staying within budget.
  • Regularly conducted stock takes, keeping an eye on inventory levels to minimize waste and avoid running out of key items.
  • Developed and led food & beverage training sessions, helping the team feel confident and knowledgeable, which in turn boosted overall service quality.
  • Fostered a customer-first environment, where every team member was encouraged to go the extra mile to delight guests.
  • Actively engaged with customers, gathering feedback to continually improve operations and ensure their needs were met.
  • Quickly resolved any customer complaints, making sure guests left happy and came back again.

Achievements:

  • Reduced service errors by improving team communication and providing clear training, leading to a more seamless guest experience.
  • Managed peak service hours smoothly, handling high-pressure situations with zero customer complaints and maintaining high-quality service.
  • Met or exceeded KPIs related to customer satisfaction, sales targets, and team performance.
  • Streamlined the rostering process, creating schedules that reduced conflicts and kept staff morale high.

Guest Service Representative & Floor Supervisor

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group
10.2018 - 02.2022

Floor Supervisor

  • Took a leadership role on the floor, guiding and supporting the team through busy shifts to ensure a smooth, high-quality dining experience.
  • Acted as a key point of contact between front-of-house and kitchen teams, ensuring consistent communication and timely service.
  • Shared in-depth product knowledge with staff, assisting in training sessions to improve upselling, wine pairing, and menu confidence.
  • Supported the Restaurant Manager with administrative tasks including daily revenue reports, shift summaries, end-of-day cash handling, and team rosters.
  • Handled customer concerns calmly and professionally, turning challenges into opportunities to exceed expectations.
  • Encouraged a positive team culture by leading by example and helping new staff settle into their roles.

Key Achievements:

  • Built team confidence through shared knowledge and on-the-floor coaching.
  • Helped maintain consistency in service standards by bridging operational and admin responsibilities.
  • Contributed to smoother daily operations by relieving managerial workload and ensuring task follow-through.


Central Reservations – Multi-Venue Role

  • Managed reservations across multiple Melbourne locations.
  • Used different booking system to oversee booking volumes, special requests, and private dining events.
  • Maintained regular communication with individual venue managers to ensure seamless booking-to-service transitions.
  • Handled customer inquiries with care, offering recommendations and upselling packages to match guest needs.

Key Achievements:

  • Played a central role in maintaining accuracy and guest satisfaction across several high-traffic venues.
  • Recognized for smooth coordination and ability to juggle multiple booking platforms under pressure.


Guest Service Attendant

  • Delivered exceptional guest service both in-person and over the phone, acting as the first point of contact for many diners.
  • Coordinated up to 600 daily covers using ResDiary and 7Rooms, ensuring bookings were honored and smoothly managed.
  • Assisted with admin tasks including confirming group bookings, managing seating charts, and updating availability across platforms like Quandoo and Red Balloon.
  • Worked closely with managers and waitstaff to ensure service consistency and guest satisfaction.

Key Achievements:

  • Earned repeat praise from regular guests for friendly and efficient service.
  • Helped maintain calm, clear communication during high-pressure service hours.

Education

Bachelor - Tourism And Hospitality Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
08-2021

Skills

  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Multitasking & Problem Solving
  • Billing & Administration
  • Communication & Client Support

Timeline

Office Administrator

Bow Residential Real Estate
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Prince Dining Room
03.2022 - 06.2024

Guest Service Representative & Floor Supervisor

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group
10.2018 - 02.2022

Bachelor - Tourism And Hospitality Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Taira Kusama Adan