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Desislava Dimitrova

Surbiton,Surrey

Summary

Highly motivated with strong social skills. Always had a genuine aspiration to thrive in all aspects of life. I consider myself tremendously ambitious and keen to learn new skills. Customer oriented with strong history of leading high performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Receptionist

Nuffield Health
Wimbledon, Surrey
10.2024 - Current


  • Serving patients by greeting them, answering routine questions.
  • Scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts
  • Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on telephone and taking detailed messages as needed.
  • Assisting patients in filling out insurance forms and other patient records.
  • Providing referrals and scheduling appointments for medical tests and lab work for patients as needed.
  • Keeping patients appointments on schedule by notifying the consulting practitioner of patient's arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding practitioner of service delays.
  • Minimizing patient's stress by anticipating their anxieties, answering questions, and maintaining a calm and orderly environment in the reception area.
  • Maintaining patients account by obtaining, recording, and updating patient records.
  • Collecting, sorting, distributing, preparing consulting practitioners' notes and requirements to ensure smooth run of clinic.
  • Maintaining business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
  • Placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information.
  • Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the reception.
  • Prepared rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.
  • Exhibited excellent multitasking skills by balancing various responsibilities simultaneously without compromising efficiency or quality of work output.

Dental receptionist

Thames Dental and Facial Care
Thames Ditton
04.2024 - 10.2025
  • Greet patients and visitors with warm and welcoming manner
  • Utilised dental software proficiently to maintain accurate records.
  • Processed medical forms accurately to ensure correct patient information.
  • Welcomed new patients warmly, fostering a friendly clinic atmosphere.
  • Ensured confidentiality of patient data by following regulations diligently.
  • Manage appointments, both in person, over the phone and email efficiently.
  • Liaised effectively between dentist and patients for clear communication.
  • Collaborated closely with owner, dental team for smooth daily operations.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients after appointments for feedback collection.
  • Facilitated payment processes efficiently, aiding in seamless transactions for patients.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for improved office efficiency.
  • Maintained tidy and organised reception area for professional appearance.
  • Handled phone calls, resulting in effective communication with clients.
  • Provided excellent customer service, improving patient satisfaction rates.
  • Followed up on insurance claims accurately to support financial operations.
  • Coordinated reminders for upcoming appointments to reduce missed visits.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels at all times.
  • Resolved patient queries with professionalism and patience, enhancing customer service experience.
  • Collected information from patients via face-to-face or telephone interviews.
  • Followed strict safety standards, patient protection requirements, and legal guidelines.
  • Coordinated timely billing for appointments and procedures, preparing and distributing statements to patients.
  • Compiled information for medical charts and reports.
  • Documented patient encounter information, laboratory results, and correspondence for records.
  • Transcribed medical information for patient or facility records.
  • Kept library of medical files, records and technical documentation.
  • Maintained updated calendar of appointments and special dates for healthcare team.
  • Supported needs of patients from diverse backgrounds and helped each person access medical services.
  • Updated patient charts using electronic medical records system.
  • Set new appointments, rescheduled appointments, and sent reminders.

Senior Front of House Receptionist

Scott's Richmond
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Welcomed guests with warmth and professionalism to establish positive first impressions.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the reception area, ensuring high service standards.
  • Answering the telephones, taking and maximising bookings.
  • Attend to customers’ email enquires.
  • Manage and coordinate reservations, optimizing seating arrangements and guest flow.
  • Handle guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism and

prompt resolution.

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Contribute to maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for both guests and staff.
  • Coordinated large party bookings effectively to ensure smooth execution of services.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and escorting guests to their tables.
  • Maintained constant communication with culinary team about dietary restrictions or allergies noted by guests ensuring safe dining experiences.
  • Streamlined seating arrangements according to reservations, optimising table usage.
  • Responded promptly to phone calls and emails for efficient communication flow.
  • Conducted inventory checks regularly, ensuring availability of necessary items.
  • Utilised interpersonal skills in dealing with difficult situations, achieving satisfactory resolutions.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order preparation and delivery.
  • Updated daily specials board accurately, keeping customers informed about available options.
  • Handled complaints with patience and professionalism, ensuring customer retention.
  • Supervised setting and clearing of tables, maintaining restaurant's high standards.
  • Managed reservation system to avoid overbooking.
  • Monitored dining room activities for possible improvements or upgrades.
  • Assisted wait staff during busy periods for seamless service delivery.
  • Distributed menus upon arrival of customers, expediting ordering process.
  • Created memorable customer experiences through attentive, responsive service.
  • Resolved customer issues calmly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
  • Prepared dining room for special functions.
  • Informed waiting staff of table turnaround times to limit service and reservation delays.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.

Shift Supervisor / Manager

PMP Recruitment/Challenge TRG - Amazon
Weybridge, Surrey
10.2018 - 01.2023
  • Manage and coordinate onsite recruitment team to ensure that requirement is fulfilled and goals are achieved.
  • Collaborated with management on staff recruitment, enhancing team performance.
  • Assisted in preparing weekly schedules, ensuring adequate staffing at all times.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to ensure efficient shift operation. Provided constructive feedback to employees, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts for seamless business operations.
  • Order stock and procure services to deliver on company goals.
  • Manage staff schedules, ensuring required coverage to meet shift needs within budget.
  • Conduct audits and reviews to enhance team performance.
  • Create rotas and administer payroll while balancing budget constraints.
  • Train and mentored new employees to maximise team performance.
  • Manage a team effectively.
  • Ensure that all activities meet with Company and client policy, procedure and relevant legislation.
  • Effectively plan recruitment and manage labor pool to ensure candidate flow is understood and fill rates are achieved at all times.
  • Making sure new starters are on boarded in line with Company standards.
  • Record and Report data in appropriate format
  • Ensure engagement of workforce by fostering a culture of fairness, transparency and consistency.
  • Cultivate strong work ethos.
  • Managing attrition and absences, holiday requests to achieve consistent rota coverage.
  • Carried out administrative tasks meticulously; kept accurate records of shift activities and incidents.
  • Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.

Education

Interior Design - Currently on Hold

Middlesex University
London

Remote learning

Secondary School "Ivan Vazov"
Pleven

Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians with Evolve

Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames

Tolworth Girls School

Skills

  • Confident, articulate
  • Professional speaking abilities
  • Emphatic listener
  • Speaking in public, groups, or via electronic media
  • Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Problem Solving Skills:
  • Combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues
  • Handling complaints from clients, customers
  • Skilled at evaluating options and finding solutions
  • Management/ Supervisory skills
  • Able to lead others in high demand situations
  • Delegating tasks or responsibilities
  • Supervising people or processes
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Knowledgeable in creating detailed reports, documents
  • Organisational efficiency
  • Telephone operation
  • Patience and composure
  • Reliable punctuality
  • Keyboard typing speed

Timeline

Receptionist

Nuffield Health
10.2024 - Current

Dental receptionist

Thames Dental and Facial Care
04.2024 - 10.2025

Senior Front of House Receptionist

Scott's Richmond
01.2023 - 04.2024

Shift Supervisor / Manager

PMP Recruitment/Challenge TRG - Amazon
10.2018 - 01.2023

Interior Design - Currently on Hold

Middlesex University

Remote learning

Secondary School "Ivan Vazov"

Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians with Evolve

Kingston College

Tolworth Girls School
Desislava Dimitrova