Ayo Akinrimisi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A Hard working, committed and flexible individual, adept at working collaboratively within teams to achieve set objectives. Having customer service experience in different sectors ie For profit and Non profit organisations, possessing excellent communication skills and a natural ability to relate well with people from all walks of life. I am able to learn and dedicated to effectively completing tasks assigned to me in a timely manner, by managing workloads well. I have had cause to initiate and complete tasks unsupervised for periods of time with no complaints! Currently undertaking a course of studies with a view to becoming a professionally qualified Accountant. Having a friendly and gentle manner, I am able to remain calm in difficult situations. Seeking new roles where I am able to build on my skills and develop my self further.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Café and Kitchen assistant (Volunteer)
2nd Chance Café
Stoke Newington, London
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Meet and Greet guests at the Café with a warm welcome and direct them to a suitable seating area.
- Assist in the Kitchen with washing up
- Working as part of a team to support the community project
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty
Vicar’s Assistant (Volunteer)
St Olav’s Church
Manor House, London
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Answering calls and dealing with enquiries from the community and external sources.
- Managed diary for bookings of the the church hall
- Assisted with general tasks at the vicarage to keep smooth running of services provided.
- Dealing with postal mails.
Part time Cleaning Job
Brice Drooglever & Co- Law firm
London, London
10.2003 - 08.2017
- Cleaning and tidying up the Office in preparation for the next day’s use
- Attention to details
- Reporting any unusual occurrence to Senior Management
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Receptionist
Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot
London, London
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
- Used the Hotel`s computerised system to book and confirm guest reservations, check-in guests, check-out guests.
- Regularly updating the system to provide an accurate picture of guests in the hotel and room availability.
- Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
- Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
- Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assist
- Being attentive to and attending to guest needs
- Delivering customer service in line with the policies set out by management of the hotel
- Carrying out Night audit
- Carrying out tasks as set out by the Operations manager.
- Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
Library Assistant
Homerton Library
Hackney
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Catalogued new books in the system to facilitate easy access.
- Restocked shelves timely, ensuring availability of all titles at all times.
- Answered queries from users efficiently, providing useful information.
- Sorted and arranged books by category in shelves.
- Processed new membership applications quickly for customer satisfaction.
- Checked out books for patrons swiftly and accurately.
- Checked in and out books and scanned library cards.
Pharmacist Assistant
Jackson’s Chemist
London
12.2004 - 05.2005
- Carrying out counter sales to customers
- Attending to customer enquiries
- Ordering (online) and receipt of stock items from suppliers
- Stacking/Shelving items for sale in the pharmacy
- Carrying out electronic stock count of products in the pharmacy
- Assisted in establishing stock control procedures for the pharmacy
- Provide non pharmaceutical services i.e. taking customer’s passport photographs
- Delivering prescribed medications to customers who are unable to pick them up in the pharmacy
- Managed stock levels of medicines, leading to a well-organised inventory.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members resulting in efficient team performance.
- Assisted pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions to patients for improved healthcare service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing professional and friendly service.
Education
Essential Digital Skills Qualification - Level 3
Mind
London 10.2022 - 01.2023
Level 3 Emergency First Aid Course - Emergency first Aid
Health and Safety Executive HSE
London /2023 - 06.2023
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal licence Holders - Licensing laws and Regulations
British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body BIIAB
London 12.2005 - 12.2005
AAT Level 2 Accounting Certificate - Bookkeeping
Capital City College
London 09.2024 - 06.2025
Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Recording transactions in relevant journals and processing customer and supplier transactions
- Preparing initial Trial balance using control accounts and completing banking reconciliations
- Using cost recording techniques and providing information om actual and budgeted costs
- Understanding the Business environment, principles of CSR, ethics and sustainability
- Working as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Quick learner
- Attention to details
Custom
- Lawn Tennis
- Swimming
- Listening to music
- Football
- F1 motor sport
- Reading financial literature
- Travelling
- Visiting new places
- Meeting new people
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AAT Level 2 Accounting Certificate - Bookkeeping
Capital City College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Café and Kitchen assistant (Volunteer)
2nd Chance Café
05.2023 - 08.2024
Essential Digital Skills Qualification - Level 3
Mind
10.2022 - 01.2023
Vicar’s Assistant (Volunteer)
St Olav’s Church
02.2018 - 09.2022
Library Assistant
Homerton Library
03.2008 - 08.2009
Receptionist
Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot
07.2007 - 12.2009
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal licence Holders - Licensing laws and Regulations
British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body BIIAB
12.2005 - 12.2005
Pharmacist Assistant
Jackson’s Chemist
12.2004 - 05.2005
Part time Cleaning Job
Brice Drooglever & Co- Law firm
10.2003 - 08.2017
Level 3 Emergency First Aid Course - Emergency first Aid
Health and Safety Executive HSE
/2023 - 06.2023