Summary
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Cara Watson

Dalkeith,Midlothian

Summary

Organized laundry manager with expertise in streamlining operations and boosting team productivity. Demonstrated success in training and leading staff to uphold high cleanliness standards and enhance customer satisfaction. Proven track record in maintaining customer loyalty and retention through effective management and communication. Committed to applying commercial cleaning techniques and managing multiple priorities to achieve team objectives.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work history

Laundry Manager

Drycleaning & Laundry Services
Dalkeith, Midlothian
2010.10 - 2026.05

Identified and meet with potential customer contracts and managed phone communications.

Sent and received emails, WhatsApp and text messages to ensure effective communication.

Assisted with public interactions and cash handling.

Stock control.

Organised delivery routes.
Operated and maintained vans.

Sorted and labelled laundry using industrial equipment.
Reported machinery issues and performed basic maintenance tasks.
Ran a team of 8 during winter and 16 in summer months.
Facilitated problem-solving and addressed additional tasks as required.

  • Monitored washing, drying and ironing processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Conducted quality checks on laundered and dry-cleaned items.
  • Pressed garments using industrial presses or hand irons and packed items for collection.
  • Searched for and noted defects before laundering items.
  • Planned and enforced safety procedures to minimise accidents.
  • Handled complaints and negative feedback to address concerns.
  • Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
  • Deescalated internal conflict and implemented motivational techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, promoting client satisfaction.

Laundry manager self employed

Laundry Clean Services Limited
Dalkeith, Midlothian
2003.09 - 2010.09

My duties were the same as last employment along with administering of all aspects of self-employment, ensuring precise record-keeping for profit and loss, along with diligent handling of VAT returns and PAYE submissions.

I changed the company name to Laundry Clean Services as kept getting mistaken for a catering company.

Laundry Manager self employed

Cater Clean services limited
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2001.09 - 2003.09

Same duties as previous employment.

Laundry Manager self employed

Hot Iron
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1990.09 - 2001.09

Same duties as last employment

Assistant manager

Shell fuels Kennings Car Rental
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1989.08 - 1990.07

Managed daily operations of fuel station ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Delivered high-quality customer service repeat business and customer loyalty.
Assisted in cash register management, minimising discrepancies during end-of-day reconciliation.

Stock control.
Supported recruitment efforts to build an effective workforce.
Coordinated collection and delivery of hire cars across a wide area.

Assistant Manager

BP Fuels
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1987.01 - 1989.01

Same duties as shell fuels

Counter assistant

Victor Hugo Delicatessens
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1987.01 - 1987.10
  • Assisted customers with product selection for improved shopping experience.
  • Packaged purchased items neatly to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Helped create attractive displays that caught the eye of potential buyers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering prompt and accurate service.
  • Checked inventory levels regularly for timely replenishment of goods on the shop floor.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in food preparation areas for safe consumption by customers.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Operated cash registers with proficiency during high-volume shopping times, reducing customer queues.

Hotel General Manager

Romanno Inn
Romanno Bridge, The Scottish Borders
1987.01 - 1987.08

Greeting guests upon arrival and checking out.

Cleaning rooms and all area's of the property to a very high standard.

Stock control.

Cash handling.

Taking booking for the rooms and restaurant.

Dealing with the general public.

Bar work, including cleaning of the beer pipes.

Maintaining health and safety procedures at all times.

Bartender/Cleaner/Chamber Maid

Sandringham Hotel
Rhyl, North Wales
1985.01 - 1987.01

Same duties as Romanno Inn but with slightly less responsibility.

Bartender/Cleaner

Pentland Snooker Club
Loanhead, Midlothian
1983.01 - 1985.01

General Cleaning.

Specialist cleaning of the snooker tables.

Specialist cleaning of beer pipes.

Serving the public.

Taking bookings for the snooker tables.

Organising snooker tournaments.

Stock control.

Cash handling.

Customer Service.

Education

Boroughmuir High School
Edinburgh
/1979 - /1983

Skills

  • Organisation

  • Budgeting and financial control

  • Customer service excellence

  • Complaint resolution

  • Scheduling and rota management

  • Delegation effectiveness

  • Stock control

  • Cultural competence

  • Laundry operations management

  • Commercial laundry expertise

  • Hygiene standards knowledge

  • Linen inspection techniques

  • Linen storage organization

  • Machinery troubleshooting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Laundry Manager

Drycleaning & Laundry Services
2010.10 - 2026.05

Laundry manager self employed

Laundry Clean Services Limited
2003.09 - 2010.09

Laundry Manager self employed

Cater Clean services limited
2001.09 - 2003.09

Laundry Manager self employed

Hot Iron
1990.09 - 2001.09

Assistant manager

Shell fuels Kennings Car Rental
1989.08 - 1990.07

Hotel General Manager

Romanno Inn
1987.01 - 1987.08

Assistant Manager

BP Fuels
1987.01 - 1989.01

Counter assistant

Victor Hugo Delicatessens
1987.01 - 1987.10

Bartender/Cleaner/Chamber Maid

Sandringham Hotel
1985.01 - 1987.01

Bartender/Cleaner

Pentland Snooker Club
1983.01 - 1985.01

Boroughmuir High School
/1979 - /1983
Cara Watson