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Alexandra-Stefania Costache

Alexandra-Stefania Costache

Iasi,Romania

Summary

Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, hospitality, office administration, and data entry. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, including front desk operations and logistics administration. Currently pursuing a degree in Business and Management, complemented by a background in Chemical Engineering, showcasing strong analytical skills and work ethic. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities and commitment to timely task completion, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Receptionist/Administrator

1st Folding Sliding Doors
London, Greater London
02.2024 - 07.2025
  • Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person or department
  • Provide information to callers and visitors about the company and its services
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for staff members
  • Perform clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
  • Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it is clean and presentable
  • Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries
  • Assist with data entry tasks using QuickBooks or other computerised systems
  • Handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Junior Personal Assistant

Box Storage
London, Greater London
09.2021 - 09.2023

• Diary management and reminding fee earners of any daily meetings.

• Travel arrangements including accommodation, reservations, and schedules.

• Arranging meetings including booking rooms, refreshments and ensuring they are set up correctly.

• General administration including photocopying, printing, organising couriers and sending letters.

• File opening and closing, general filing, record keeping and archiving.

• Liaising with clients via telephone and taking comprehensive messages and passing these on in a timely.

• Liaising with other departments on behalf of fee earners.

• Proofreading correspondence, typing urgent/short emails.

• Updating spreadsheets as required.

• Support fee earners with time recording, billing, and credit control – including some reporting.

• Help other departments where necessary and there is capacity to do so.

Hotel receptionist

PARK GRAND LONDON PADDINGTON
London, Greater London
09.2019 - 05.2020

• Answer all telephone calls in a professional manner

• Reserve meeting rooms on the computerised meeting room booking system; respond to requests and provide alternatives, if required.

• Meet and greet clients and visitors in reception, ensure clients and visitors receive VIP treatment.

• Assist visiting clients and lawyers with hotel bookings and airport transfers.

• Liaise with other receptionists, the catering team, and the AV team to complete bookings.

• Liaise with the secretaries, partners, associates, and staff to manage bookings.

• Assist in the co-ordination and preparation of meeting rooms, including setup and use of video conferencing equipment.

• Book executive cars and taxis where necessary for clients and lawyers.

• Book catering facilities - organise lunches and liaise with catering team.

• Have an eye for detail and ensure rooms are always perfect.

• Allocation of security cards to staff and guests where necessary always using good judgment.

• Work alongside the building reception team when organizing large events and seminars

• General administrative duties

Waitress

Zuffa Restaurant
London, Greater London
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Greet guests warmly and provide excellent customer service throughout their dining experience
  • Present menus, explain dishes when needed, and make recommendations based on customer preferences
  • Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system
  • Serve dishes and drinks in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensure tables are clean, properly set, and maintained throughout service
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service
  • Handle customer inquiries, concerns, or complaints with professionalism and a positive attitude
  • Process payments accurately and efficiently (cash, card, or other payment methods)
  • Follow health, hygiene, and safety regulations at all times
  • Assist with opening, closing, and general cleaning duties as required

Data entry operator

EOS SKI Romania
Iasi, Romania
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Accurately input and update customer and case data into internal systems
  • Process legal documents, payment agreements, and client records
  • Review and verify information received from external partners (law firms, courts, clients)
  • Maintain and organize digital and paper-based filing systems
  • Support legal administrative tasks including document preparation and archiving
  • Collaborate with debt collection agents and legal advisors to ensure timely updates
  • Ensure data confidentiality and integrity at all times

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Business and Management

Buckinghamshire New University
London
01.2021 - 09.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Inginerie Chimica

Facultatea de Inginerie Chimica si Peotectia Mediului
Iasi
10.2013 - 07.2017

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite expertise
Data entry and management
Quality control and assurance
Customer service excellence
Project scheduling and management
Organizational skills and efficiency
Time management strategies
Effective written communication
Adobe Photoshop proficiency
Reception and front desk operations

Affiliations

  • Singing and dancing
  • Reading
  • Learning new languages and skills Playing strategic and problem-solving games
  • Playing strategic and problem-solving games
  • Cooking and experimenting with new recipes

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner
French
Beginner

Timeline

Receptionist/Administrator

1st Folding Sliding Doors
02.2024 - 07.2025

Junior Personal Assistant

Box Storage
09.2021 - 09.2023

NVQ Level 5 - Business and Management

Buckinghamshire New University
01.2021 - 09.2025

Hotel receptionist

PARK GRAND LONDON PADDINGTON
09.2019 - 05.2020

Waitress

Zuffa Restaurant
10.2017 - 06.2019

Data entry operator

EOS SKI Romania
06.2017 - 09.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Inginerie Chimica

Facultatea de Inginerie Chimica si Peotectia Mediului
10.2013 - 07.2017
Alexandra-Stefania Costache