Taleyah Hughes
Perth,WA
Summary
Hospitality professional with experience in a vast variety of roles in a high pace environment, determined to display the best performance in any given task. Reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic, able to work with all customers and team members. Able to adapt and learn quickly.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Cockburn Ice Arena
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained and operated coffee machines.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge regarding managing peak times and preparing for the next staff.
Party Host
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised children's activities ranging from 4-14 years old, in parties between 6 and over 50 guests, both solo and with other hosts
- Handled any unexpected issues calmly and professionally.
- Adapted parties according to customer specifications.
- Provided support for both children and parents throughout the party.
Ice Marshal
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained professional demeanour during interactions with diverse populations, fostering respect between staff and customers.
- Worked collaborating with the other staff.
- Worked with group bookings including school groups, including sessions several hundred customers on the ice at any time
Junior Rink Technician
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various situations and concerns.
Restaurant Team Member
Cockburn Ice Arena
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in peak times with managing the coffees and collecting glassware and dishes
- Learnt through observing various components including the tills, serving food and cleaning
Dishwasher
Cockburn Ice Arena
01.2023 - Current
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Western Australia
Perth, WASkills
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Managing complaints
- Strong teamwork
- Japanese and Spanish competency
- Adaptability
- Interaction with diverse groups
- Knowledge across humanities and other subjects
- Verbal and written communication
Qualifications
- Driver's license
- RSA
- Recent completion of bachelor of arts degree
Sporting Achievements
National-Level Competitor - Synchronised Ice Skating
(ISWA, competed in Winter West, ISWA, State Championships, Australian Figure Skating Championships, and Sydney Synchro Festival).
2017 - 2023
- Represented ISWA in national-level competitions
- Developed teamwork, resilience, teamwork, and self-discipline
- Competed while also balancing university studies and work commitments
Timeline
Restaurant Team Member
Cockburn Ice Arena
07.2025 - Current
Dishwasher
Cockburn Ice Arena
01.2023 - Current
Barista
Cockburn Ice Arena
07.2022 - Current
Party Host
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
Ice Marshal
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
Junior Rink Technician
Cockburn Ice Arena
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Western Australia
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