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ABENA COBBINA

London

Summary

A customer focused individual with 8 years of experience from a mix of fields such as administration, hospitality, high end retail and being a bilingual customer representative. Due to the broader experience in multiple industries flexibility, resilience has been adapted which are transferable skills that can be applied across a range of industries. A very confident, hardworking and outgoing individual who enjoys interacting and meeting new people/customers. Also keeps good punctuality, organization and is well spoken to round it off. Adapting to fast paced or unfamiliar working environments with proven ability. Ensures key tasks are prioritized and executed to meet deadlines. Is described as a very enthusiastic and bubbly person with a positive character who is always willing to learn and adjust to always get better.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Post Administrator & Company Secretary (CoSec)

Cooper Parry
07.2024 - Current

- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, scanning and distributing letters to relevant partners and managers.

- Updating client addresses on HMRC systems, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance.

- Maintaining statutory records and registers, supporting corporate governance and compliance requirements.

- Assisting in preparing and filing corporate documents, including board meeting minutes and annual returns.

- Providing administrative support to senior management, facilitating seamless communication and workflow.

Residential Concierge

Claibon Recruitment
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Use CCTV to be vigilant to any unusual activity around the building
  • Handling incoming telephone calls and emails
  • Providing leading customer service to residents and visitors at all times
  • Ensuring guests/visitors have permission to be present in the building
  • Reporting any security / health and safety issues, incidents and complaints
  • Responsible for all deliveries, receiving and safekeeping of all parcels / registered mail
  • Issuing keys to correct personnel /residents whilst always keeping record

Receptionist/ Community Associate

IWG by Regus & Spaces
11.2023 - 03.2024

• Being the first and last point of contact by covering the front desk during business hours

• Manage ranges of on-site tasks to create a welcoming and collaborative environment for members and guests

• Assist with moves -ins, preparing and distributing member welcome packets

• Greet people for welcome tours, track walk-ins, schedule tours and send confirmation emails

• Assist with scanning and posting letters for virtual clients

• Preparing keycards and setting up rooms for booked offices and meeting rooms

• Ensuring the building is clean and well kept, identifying issues to report for escalation and maintenance

Switchboard Operator / Hub Agent

The Stratford Hotel (Manhattan Loft Gardens)
08.2023 - 09.2023

• Being able to multi-task effectively to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Receive all internal and external telephone calls in accordance with company standard

• Transfer calls to the correct departments

• Manage and allocate guest requests with the use of OperaPMS

• Correctly take and place room service orders on Micros

• Report any faults in guest rooms to KeyPR for maintenance to be assigned work orders

• Make reservations for hotel restaurants Kitchen E20 and Allegra when guests requests

• Respond to enquiries on email Promptly whilst maintaining high level of professional service at all times

Guest Experience Host

Cove
09.2021 - 07.2023

• Allocating guests their rooms and providing keys

• Listen and respond to guest queries in-person and by phone

• Dealing with the arrival and departure processes for all guests, ensuring all standard operating procedures are adhered to

• Complete checklists to ensure the hotel information is updated and team members are prepared for the daily activities

• Collaborating with other teams in the hotel and outsourced business partners to ensure the utmost satisfaction for guests

• Managing social media accounts for the hotel

• Providing concierge services, such as taking parcels for guest, arranging travel, offering information about local amenities and attractions

Retail Sales Associate

TK Maxx
04.2019 - 08.2021

• Performing duties such as organising and assisting in the cash office

• Restocking depleted or low shop items and ensuring shop floor is organised according to company guidelines

• Addressing customer complaints in professional manner

• Answering phone calls and verifying information

• Responsible for the management of junior staff and their learning and development

Sales Assistant

Gap
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Greet customers upon entry, providing a welcoming shopping environment and offering assistance
  • Process transactions at the cash register, including handling
  • Assist customers in fitting rooms, providing different sizes or styles
  • Perform stock checks for customers and colleagues, locating items
  • Maintain the sales floor’s appearance
  • Execute visual merchandising directives by setting up window displays
  • Participate in inventory management tasks, including receiving shipments, stocking merchandise and conducting inventory counts

Education

8 GCSEs - Grade A-C including Maths, English & Science

Conisborough College
09.2012 - 07/2016

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma - Fashion Design, Business Studies & ECDL

Westminster Kingsway College
09.2016 - 07/2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Styling, Photography, Creative Direction & Make up Diploma

University of Arts London
06.2018 - 01/2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion Design & Development

University of Arts London
09.2019 - 07/2022

Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Business

Fashion Retail Academy (Falmouth University)
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Phone etiquette
  • Organisation skills
  • Technology proficiency
  • Foreign language skills
  • Creativity and originality
  • Computer and technical skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Post Administrator & Company Secretary (CoSec)

Cooper Parry
07.2024 - Current

Receptionist/ Community Associate

IWG by Regus & Spaces
11.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Business

Fashion Retail Academy (Falmouth University)
09.2023 -

Switchboard Operator / Hub Agent

The Stratford Hotel (Manhattan Loft Gardens)
08.2023 - 09.2023

Residential Concierge

Claibon Recruitment
07.2023 - 07.2024

Guest Experience Host

Cove
09.2021 - 07.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion Design & Development

University of Arts London
09.2019 - 07/2022

Retail Sales Associate

TK Maxx
04.2019 - 08.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Styling, Photography, Creative Direction & Make up Diploma

University of Arts London
06.2018 - 01/2019

Sales Assistant

Gap
03.2018 - 11.2018

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma - Fashion Design, Business Studies & ECDL

Westminster Kingsway College
09.2016 - 07/2019

8 GCSEs - Grade A-C including Maths, English & Science

Conisborough College
09.2012 - 07/2016
ABENA COBBINA