Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Grace O'Hare-Byrne

Hayes,London

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Administrative Assistant/ Work From Home

Animal Health Food
Warrenpoint, Newry Mourne and Down
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Created professional meeting agendas, took minutes and followed up on action items.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Displayed strong customer service skills with professional telephone manner in order to resolve customer enquiries.
  • Professionally represented company brand by greeting clients at reception in front-of-house role.
  • Managed day-to-day admin, including file organisation, spreadsheet development, report writing and document scanning.
  • Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in effective automation of office operations.

Brassiere Manager

The Malmaison Hotel
Belfast, Antrim
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Ensured restaurant was set up to hotels standard for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
  • Ensured service ran smoothly by being point of contact with chefs and bar staff.
  • Dealt with complaints and special requests
  • Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Skilfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best quality in pricing and product.

Supervisor

The Lough and Quay
Warrenpoint, Down
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Served as key holder to open and close.
  • Led team of eight staff members
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skilfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximising repeat business.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

General Manager

The Oliver
Newry, Down
  • Managed construction crews on premises pre-opening.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Organised special events in restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff - approximately team of 12.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Actively participated in ongoing customer service programs to build sales and rapport in community.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimise overtime.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.

Staff Trainer

The Lough & Quay
Warrenpoint, Down
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Created training programmes and instructional materials to improve education and development of servers and bar staff.
  • Improved organisational efficiency and control costs by educating 16 employees on resource and time management.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations, maintaining employee attention and improving impact of training.
  • Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
  • Delegated roles before start of each service.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.

Legal Secretary

JMK Solicitors
Newry, Down
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Organised envelopes, postage and post correspondence for clients.
  • Entered new cases into company database.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Acted as first point of contact for all clients.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters.
  • Drafted legal documents, contributing to timely completion of cases.
  • Expedited case progression through meticulous preparation of court bundles.
  • Maintained a well-organised office environment which improved staff productivity.
  • Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.

Co-founder

Silent Light Solutions
Lonodon
09.2022 - Current

Myself and my partner started this business together. We hire mobile generators to film sets and tv productions. In the past I have handled the day to day running of the business. Now the business is successful my partner is taking over the daily runnings of it, hence why I am looking for work else where. At Silent Light Solutions I have done the following;

  • Liaising with production companies such as Warner Brothers in order to ensure smooth rental from first contact to end of job.
  • Coordinated with drivers swiftly for efficient pick-ups and drop offs.
  • Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
  • Assured smooth operations with regular vehicle maintenance checks.
  • Ensured passenger safety by verifying driver credentials.
  • Handled payment transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity.
  • Monitored driver locations using GPS technology for better dispatch decisions.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts
  • Worked with graphic designers to design business logo
  • Designed business strategies to acquire short and long-term goals for company.

Education

GCSE -

Sacred Heart Grammar School
Newry

Diploma of Higher Education - Extended Diploma in Business & Finance

Southern Regional College
Newry

Application of number level 2

Southern Regional College
Newry

NVQ Level 2 - Food & Beverage Service

City & Guilds

Introduction to Counselling Skills

Minster Centre
London

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player
  • Able to navigate stressful situations
  • Great attention to detail
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • MS Office

Timeline

Co-founder

Silent Light Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant/ Work From Home

Animal Health Food
03.2021 - 03.2023

Brassiere Manager

The Malmaison Hotel
12.2017 - 02.2020

Supervisor

The Lough and Quay
04.2017 - 11.2017

Staff Trainer

The Lough & Quay
08.2014 - 06.2016

Legal Secretary

JMK Solicitors
05.2014 - 11.2014

General Manager

The Oliver

GCSE -

Sacred Heart Grammar School

Diploma of Higher Education - Extended Diploma in Business & Finance

Southern Regional College

Application of number level 2

Southern Regional College

NVQ Level 2 - Food & Beverage Service

City & Guilds

Introduction to Counselling Skills

Minster Centre
Grace O'Hare-Byrne