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Graciana Ribeiro

Oxford,Oxfordshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service, stock counting, and cash management. Proven ability to build effective teams and enhance communication skills. Adept at problem-solving, time management, and meeting deadlines while working under pressure and stress. Seeking to leverage these skills in a dynamic environment to contribute to organisational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist supervisor

Malmaison Trading Limited
Oxford, Oxfordshire
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, tidy reception areas, ensuring consistently positive first impressions.
  • Directed customer calls and communicated messages to relevant team members.
  • Recorded guest account activity to produce accurate bills upon departure.
  • Handled customer payments and updated reservations with Opera.
  • Instructed maintenance staff to service rooms with known issues.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve overall hotel operations and guest experience as a whole.
  • Organised office supplies inventory ensuring there was no disruption in work flow.
  • Trained new hires on company policies and procedures which ensured consistency in service delivery.
  • Delegated tasks effectively ensuring all responsibilities were met on time.
  • Ensured smooth running of front desk operations by managing receptionist schedule and duties.
  • Completed and filed compliance administration.
  • Facilitated regular meetings for staff feedback helping in continuous improvement of services.
  • Resolved complaints promptly showing attentiveness towards guests' needs, thereby increasing loyalty rates amongst clients.

Supervisor

Cosmo - World Buffet Restaurant
Oxford, Oxfordshire
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed store opening and closing, taking key holder responsibilities seriously to uphold robust security.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed daily bookings.
  • Identified operational problems and proposed solutions to management, improving service efficiency.
  • Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
  • Kept records of damaged and out-of-date products for safe disposal.
  • Maintained documents and records to comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Deputy Manager

Done Brothers - Betfred
Oxford, oxfordshire
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • Utilized strong commercial understanding to improve business finances, continually maximizing sales.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimize staff and customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.

Supermarket Cashier

Ten to Ten
Lisbon , Lisbon
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provided outstanding customer care, effectively enhancing store reputation and regard.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.

Gym receptionist

Active Life
Lisbon, Queluz
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
  • Carried out basic day-to-day administrative tasks to support smooth-running company operations.

Gift Wrapper (only on Christmas's)

Sephora
Lisbon , Cascais
12.2010 - 12.2013
  • Replenished items and organized displays to keep stock looking professional.
  • Assisted team members and customers in finding products.
  • Wrapping gifts according to the company standard.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Global Banking School
United Kingdom
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Stock counting
  • Cash management
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management and meeting deadlines
  • Working under time pressure and stress



Languages

Portuguese
Native

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Global Banking School
09.2023 -

Receptionist supervisor

Malmaison Trading Limited
08.2023 - 02.2025

Supervisor

Cosmo - World Buffet Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2023

Deputy Manager

Done Brothers - Betfred
02.2019 - 02.2022

Supermarket Cashier

Ten to Ten
09.2017 - 11.2018

Gym receptionist

Active Life
02.2014 - 07.2015

Gift Wrapper (only on Christmas's)

Sephora
12.2010 - 12.2013
Graciana Ribeiro