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Deborah Osada

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

I am aware that I may not have some of the experience required for this position but as a confident, adaptable and diligent professional, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and solve problems, I would, with some training and mentoring, be an invaluable asset. My enthusiasm and enjoyment of new challenges makes me well suited for this position and a change in career. Although I have excelled in a collaborative environment, my OU degree and PA experience demonstrates self-motivation and proactivity needed for this role and multi-tasking, organising and developing systems to navigate difficult situations and personalities to produce positive outcomes, were second nature when Fostering.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Supervisor

Cosmic Kitchen Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
2025.06 - 2026.04
  • Oversaw friendly/motivated/focused team, supporting each other to provide excellent service.
  • Delegated tasks to achieve balanced team workload.
  • Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly/professionally
  • Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
  • Reduced conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Good knowledge of computerised booking systems/tills
  • Implemented company policies effectively

Waitress

The News Cafe
Plymouth, Devon
2025.01 - 2025.06

Waitress

Mitchell and Butler The Jack Rabbit
Plymouth, Devon
2022.04 - 2025.01

Waitress

The Wayward Inn
Lee Mill, Devon
2021.11 - 2022.04

Foreign student host

Mayflower
Plymouth, Devon
2016.03 - 2022.04
  • Provided ‘home from home' care for up to four young foreign students at a time.

Foster Carer

Devon County Council
Plymouth, Devon
2010.08 - 2016.09
  • X2 sisters for long term foster placement

Personal assistant

Jen and David Selby
East Worlington, Devon
2009.04 - 2014.01
  • Responsible for organising event space for the 2 artists
  • Yearly tax returns/daily accounting
  • Sourcing materials and vetting companies
  • Created a filing system
  • Managed correspondence
  • Dealt with customers and prepared orders.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Hotel catering and institutional management

Torquay Catering College
Devon
09/1995 - 05/1998

Bachelors Degree - Law

Open University
Devon
09/2002 - 10/2008

Skills

  • Task prioritisation
  • Critical evaluation
  • Initiative taking
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Resourcefulness
  • Customer Service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor

Cosmic Kitchen Ltd
2025.06 - 2026.04

Waitress

The News Cafe
2025.01 - 2025.06

Waitress

Mitchell and Butler The Jack Rabbit
2022.04 - 2025.01

Waitress

The Wayward Inn
2021.11 - 2022.04

Foreign student host

Mayflower
2016.03 - 2022.04

Foster Carer

Devon County Council
2010.08 - 2016.09

Personal assistant

Jen and David Selby
2009.04 - 2014.01

Higher National Diploma - Hotel catering and institutional management

Torquay Catering College
09/1995 - 05/1998

Bachelors Degree - Law

Open University
09/2002 - 10/2008
Deborah Osada