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Tara Tiffin

Parkville,VIC

Summary

Enthusiastic and driven applicant (Narrm Scholar) with proven extensive experience in customer service and sales positions. Highly developed interpersonal skills, and eager to work in a team to provide friendly, welcoming and professional service to customers. Capable and motivated to learn new methods and systems quickly, and have attained highly transferrable multitasking skills. Passionate about UniMelb, knowledgeable about the geography and history of the university, and eager to help customers with any related enquires to the university.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Supervisor

Kyogle Golf Club
02.2023 - 02.2024

Front-of-house supervisor/worker in a fast-paced café and restaurant environment. Duties included:

  • Greeting customers and making them feel welcome
  • Operating till and taking orders
  • Managing all bookings and setting tables (often completely booked)
  • Supervising other front-of-house staff
  • Resolving order issues and customer complaints
  • Waitressing and clearing tables, ensuring customers are satisfied
  • Counting and filing cash profits after each shift
  • Casual barista work when available

Sales Volunteer

Kyogle High School Uniform Shop
01.2019 - 01.2024

Volunteer work in my High School's uniform shop, working in a team and typically serving a high mass of customers. Duties included:

  • Greeting customers, making students and families feel welcome to the school and shop
  • Explaining pricing, as well as package options
  • Assisting with sizing and fitting
  • Managing payments and receipts
  • Stocking shelves and ensuring shop is orderly, tidy and aesthetic
  • Conversing with customers, and answering any questions about uniforms or school in general
  • Working with other volunteers to ensure customers are served in a timely and efficient manner

Front of House Employee

The Sugarbowl Café And Bar
06.2020 - 12.2023

Worked in a kitchen/front-of-house team in a medium-sized, busy and fast-paced café environment. Duties included:

  • Greeting customers, making them feel welcome
  • Operating till system and taking orders
  • Resolving order issues and customer complaints
  • Writing and updating specials
  • Waitressing and clearing tables
  • Dishes
  • Keeping front-of-house clean, orderly and aesthetic
  • Assisting in kitchen when needed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
11.2026

ABS- Nationally Recognised Barista Course -

Australian Barista School
Brisbane, QLD
02.2024

Skills

  • Friendly customer service and hospitality
  • Problem solving and initiative
  • Teamwork and effective communication
  • Organisation
  • Multitasking ability
  • Quick learner

Timeline

Front of House Supervisor

Kyogle Golf Club
02.2023 - 02.2024

Front of House Employee

The Sugarbowl Café And Bar
06.2020 - 12.2023

Sales Volunteer

Kyogle High School Uniform Shop
01.2019 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Melbourne

ABS- Nationally Recognised Barista Course -

Australian Barista School
Tara Tiffin