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Gemma Smith

Erith,Kent

Summary

I am a self motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, who thrives on new challenges. I am able to work well under pressure and still maintain high quality outputs and professionalism.

My key strengths include the ability to prioritise and to use my own initiative to effectively deliver the day to day tasks of my role. I have the skills to build strong relationships with my work peers and am an excellent team player but can just as effectively work independently when needed.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Development & Administration

Zenith Textiles Ltd
Erith, Kent
2021.10 - 2024.02
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Established strong rapport with clients to enhance business credibility.
  • Assisted clients with daily enquiries and addressed incoming correspondence to maintain timely responses.
  • Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
  • Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
  • Interacted with clients professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
  • Identified and implemented improvements to address and resolve office workflow inefficiencies.
  • Increased client satisfaction by resolving issues.

Head housekeeper

Premier Inn Hotel
Sidcup, Kent
2020.01 - 2021.09
  • Cleaned and disinfected rooms and communal areas to deliver first-class facilities.
  • Implemented consistently high standards of cleanliness to facilitate excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Actioned customer feedback to improve satisfaction ratings.
  • Kept well-stocked cleaning supplies to meet establishment housekeeping requirements.
  • Laundered items within set timeframes to meet hotel demands.
  • Responded quickly to customer requests for linen, towel and toiletry replacements.
  • Escalated issues and complaints for prompt management resolution.
  • Instructed maintenance staff to complete fixture and fitting repairs.
  • Stored and disposed of cleaning products and chemicals safely.
  • Briefed staff on daily cleaning requirements and delegated tasks to suitable candidates.
  • Motivated cleaning staff to deliver housekeeping tasks within allotted timeframes.
  • Coordinated cleaning teams to meet daily housekeeping demands.
  • Liaised with management to establish and complete priority cleaning jobs.
  • Coached housekeeping staff to effectively plan and deliver on targets.

Full Time Mum

Stay At Home Mum
Erith, Kent
2005.03 - 2019.12

As a full time mother I was able to embed core values in the early years of my children@s lives giving them the stability to excel in their future years.

  • Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
  • Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
  • Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
  • Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
  • Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
  • Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
  • Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.
  • Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.

Retail sales assistant

Argos
Bexleyheath, Kent
2004.01 - 2005.02

Microfilm Assistant

MBA Imaging
Erith, Kent
2002.03 - 2004.01

Retail Sales Assistant

Boots
Bexleyheath, Kent
2000.08 - 2002.02

Education

BTEC National Diploma - Media

North West Kent College
Dartford, Kent
1999.09 - 2000.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Performance Art

North West Kent College
Dartford, Kent
1997.09 - 1998.06

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Administration
  • Time Management
  • Business development
  • Social media competent
  • Hospitality
  • Housekeeping
  • Retail sales
  • Networking ability
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer-focused
  • Google Workspace

Affiliations

  • I am a keen gym user and also enjoy running and walking and being active. I enjoy quality time with my children and my family.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development & Administration

Zenith Textiles Ltd
2021.10 - 2024.02

Head housekeeper

Premier Inn Hotel
2020.01 - 2021.09

Full Time Mum

Stay At Home Mum
2005.03 - 2019.12

Retail sales assistant

Argos
2004.01 - 2005.02

Microfilm Assistant

MBA Imaging
2002.03 - 2004.01

Retail Sales Assistant

Boots
2000.08 - 2002.02

BTEC National Diploma - Media

North West Kent College
1999.09 - 2000.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Performance Art

North West Kent College
1997.09 - 1998.06
Gemma Smith