Clare Philp
Weston-super-mare
Summary
Graduate of Ba (Hons) in Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Gained experience of how to be an independent individual and manage own work load as well as maintaining deadlines. Energetic and outgoing professional with dedication to positive guest relations. Friendly and approachable, with excellent customer service skills coupled with ability to handle transactions and multitask in fast-paced environments. Adept in communication and teamwork. Organisational skills, achieving company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waitress
Gourlays Catering Company
Crieff, Perth and Kinross
2018.05 - 2024.12
- Gourlay's Catering Company Roles within the company: Waitress, Kitchen Porter, and Supervisor.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Kept guest tables tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Served to wedding venues and other events, offering drinks reception, bar, and three-course meal service.
Receptionist
Hydrock
Bristol
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
- Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Signposted other services where appropriate using industry knowledge and contacts.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
- Oversaw office supply orders and replenished stock for staff use.
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
Kitchen Porter
Cafe Kisa
Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross
2016.03 - 2016.08
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Organised and cleaned assigned sections meticulously, thoroughly sanitising and cleaning preparation and storage surfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow 2021.09 - 2024.06
Higher National Diploma - Art and Design
New College Lanarkshire
Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire 2019.08 - 2021.06
Skills
- Good Communicator
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Leadership & Team Player
- Creative
- Focused and driven
- Clean and presentable
- Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Vectorworks and its rendering system
- Microsoft Outlook; Word, Emails, etc
- Previous AutoCAD experience
- Able to learn new systems and software when necessary
Proficient in the following software:
Timeline
Receptionist
Hydrock
2023.06 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Glasgow School of Art
2021.09 - 2024.06
Higher National Diploma - Art and Design
New College Lanarkshire
2019.08 - 2021.06
Waitress
Gourlays Catering Company
2018.05 - 2024.12
Kitchen Porter
Cafe Kisa
2016.03 - 2016.08