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ELISE SHEPHERD

ELISE SHEPHERD

Telford,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced and adaptable professional with a background in site management and hospitality, bringing strong skills in team coordination, customer service, and operational support. Known for a bubbly and confident personality, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people. Currently seeking to transition into a new career that aligns with my passion for people, travel, and delivering exceptional experiences. Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with friendly and approachable manner.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6055
6055
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Site manager

Lexrae Support
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
09.2022 - Current
  • Experience being both a team leader and a manger at Lexrae support.
  • Completing rotas.
  • quality audits and mediation audits.
  • budget management and leasing with externals such as appointees.
  • health and safety compliance.
  • team leadership and project planning and execution.
  • Safeguarding and Supporting adults and young adults with LD and mental health to live fulfilling lives.
  • First aid trained.
  • Working alongside social workers and other professionals.
  • Time management.
  • Maintained 100% safety record through compliance with safety protocols
  • Staff supervisions and lead staff team meetings.

Waitress

Nando's
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
  • Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
  • Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
  • Met special dietary requests with careful preparation and presentation of dishes.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
  • Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing reservations system.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
  • Provided top-notch service to customers, improved overall dining experience.

Bartender and Waitress

Greene King
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
  • Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
  • Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
  • Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed debt/credit card payments.
  • Delivered food and beverage orders within established timeframes
  • Created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to encourage Customer satisfaction.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Liaised with customers during meals to ensure orders were received

correctly and were enjoyed.

  • Greeted guests in pleasant and courteous manner.
  • Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising and replenishing.

Sales manager

Debenhams
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • I worked on both beauty and fragrance counters, providing personalised customer care when recommending products.
  • Provided an outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Maintained an easy-to-navigate stock room, ensuring products were stored and displayed in a numeric order.
  • Opened, shelved and displayed new products in visually appealing and organised displays.
  • Received and processed product returns.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering personalised and helpful advice to best-meet customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed understanding of current Fashion trends to better guide customer purchases.

Education

SVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Telford College
Telford
09.2017 - 07.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy (Specialised in makeup and lashes)

Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
09.2018 - 07.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Care

Walsall College
Walsall
01.2023 - 11.2024

GCSEs - English Language

Telford Priory School
Telford

GCSEs - English literature

Telford Priory School
Telford, Telford and Wrekin

GCSEs - Mathematics

Telford Priory School
Telford, Telford and Wrekin

Skills

  • Communication Skills – clear, empathetic, and adaptable to different people and situations
  • Leadership & Team Management – motivating, supporting, and guiding staff effectively
  • Problem-Solving – staying calm under pressure and finding practical solutions quickly
  • Conflict Resolution – handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and fairness
  • Empathy & Compassion – understanding and responding to people’s needs
  • Adaptability – flexible and able to adjust to new challenges or changes
  • Time Management & Organisation – prioritising tasks and keeping things running smoothly
  • Decision-Making – confident in making informed choices for staff and residents
  • Resilience – staying positive and professional in difficult situations
  • Teamwork & Collaboration – working well with colleagues, families, and professionals

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Care

Walsall College
01.2023 - 11.2024

Site manager

Lexrae Support
09.2022 - Current

Waitress

Nando's
04.2021 - 09.2022

Bartender and Waitress

Greene King
10.2018 - 10.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy (Specialised in makeup and lashes)

Shrewsbury College
09.2018 - 07.2019

Sales manager

Debenhams
10.2017 - 10.2018

SVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Telford College
09.2017 - 07.2018

GCSEs - English Language

Telford Priory School

GCSEs - English literature

Telford Priory School

GCSEs - Mathematics

Telford Priory School
ELISE SHEPHERD