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Alina Zubova

Alina Zubova

Kirkcaldy,Fife

Summary

A hardworking and diligent individual, who has an eye for detail, and an ability to see the bigger picture. I think on my feet and adapt quickly to prioritise tasks. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, I excel at customer service and putting people at the heart of what I do. Furthermore, I consider staff development to be one of my greatest skills and I am confident in tailoring my language and style to suit individual needs. I believe in honesty and integrity; I acknowledge my flaws and consistently strive to improve them. Offering strong organisational and multitasking skills, coupled with keen eye for detail and ability to learn quickly. Knowledgeable about basic administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer advisor

Trip.com
Edinburgh, Scotland
08.2024 - Current

Some of my key duties and responsibilities are; Enhancing customer satisfaction by promptly addressing queries and concerns, as well as assisting customers in product selection, resulting in increased sales. I provide translation services for enhanced cross-cultural communication, and demonstrate cultural awareness for efficient translation, understanding, and accuracy. Translating simultaneously using interpretation, translation equipment, and software. Resolve customer complaints, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction. Sales performance, with thorough knowledge of product range. I manage a high volume of inbound calls for efficient customer service and use Microsoft Office Suite applications to prepare reports, manage correspondence, and maintain organised records.

Duty manager

Luckenbooths
Edinburgh, Scotland
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Supervised teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
  • Maintained quality of service, addressing underperformance issues by sharing best practices.
  • Remained compliant with health and hygiene requirements.
  • Oversaw completion of pre and post-service checklists and cleaning schedules for food services.
  • Maintained uniform standards to highest quality.
  • Provided customers with personalised and seamless dining experience.
  • Identified and maximised upselling opportunities to increase sales and profits.
  • Supervised service of all food and beverages within hotel in absence of food and beverage manager.

Senior administrator

Planeta Club Tutoring Centre
Irpin, Ukraine
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Delegated tasks, monitored compliance and implemented performance improvement plans.
  • Monitored team performance, delegated tasks and applied strategies to improve quality.
  • Coordinated document movements, checked accuracy and maintained compliance with standard requirements.
  • Responded to, researched and resolved issues from internal staff, external departments and customers.
  • Managed the quality and accuracy of documents, and coordinated movements between different personnel and departments.
  • Kept office operations running smoothly by providing effective leadership and administrative skills.

Legal consultant

National Law University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Reviewed briefs and other legal documents to gather and analyse case data.
  • Negotiated contract terms and legal arrangements to support client needs.
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and legal due diligence.
  • Drafted legal correspondence and documentation, maintaining seamless processing of administrative paperwork.
  • Coordinated client consultations to explain complexities of legal processes and to translate legal jargon.
  • Assisted clients with legal documentation, obtaining proper informed consent and signatures on legally binding agreements.
  • Liaised between clients and court officials to facilitate movement through legal processes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of local and industry-related legislation, regulations and legal requirements to bring informed expertise to projects.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - English Language

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh, EDH
07/2022 -

Masters Degree - Criminal Law

National Law University
09/2016 - 03/2022

Skills

  • Service management
  • Guest experience improvement
  • Venue sales
  • Complaint resolution
  • Phone etiquette
  • People management
  • Case interpretation
  • Mediation
  • Telephone support
  • Coaching leadership
  • Workforce development
  • Customer rapport
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2
Ukrainian
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer advisor

Trip.com
08.2024 - Current

Duty manager

Luckenbooths
06.2022 - 08.2024

Senior administrator

Planeta Club Tutoring Centre
01.2020 - 02.2022

Legal consultant

National Law University
10.2017 - 12.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - English Language

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
07/2022 -

Masters Degree - Criminal Law

National Law University
09/2016 - 03/2022
Alina Zubova