Darcy Parker

Currently undertaking 2nd year of a Level 3 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management, NCFE Certificate covering all professional aspects of the industry.

Work Experience:

• Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms. Undertook all customer-facing, front-of-house responsibilities over high season; operating P.O.S system, taking orders, running orders to customers, food preparation, cleaning venue, stock control, food handling & hygiene. And, confidently calling out customers names!
• Event planning and management of 100+ pax, ticketed, open-to-the-public, three-course themed dinner.
• Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time with Distinction Star grading for all work.
• High level of attendance and 100% punctuality.
• Volunteered at Riviera Connect industry event; on-hand assisting exhibitors, checking in and directing delegates, and general event running and support.
• Volunteered as visitor liaison and host for numerous South Devon College events.
• Collaborated with classmates on group projects to achieve shared academic goals.
• Communicated with teachers to obtain feedback, applying it to future projects.
• Balanced academic work with sports and extra-curricula's to maintain well-rounded education.
• Made substantial contributions to group projects, furthering learning and helping team complete objectives.
• Managed competing priorities through effective time management and prioritisation.
• Visited local and regional areas to deepen understanding of related topics.
• Made overseas travel arrangements for private client, including sourcing and booking destination, flights, transfers and accommodation as per client brief, and communication with client at vital touch-points.
• Showed flexibility and adaptability when asked to change shifts or cover last-minute absences in the workplace.