Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
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IRINA ELENA ROGOZ

IRINA ELENA ROGOZ

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic customer service professional with 17 years of experience at King's College London, serving in hospitality, catering, and leadership roles across multiple campuses. Known for delivering a warm, professional, and welcoming experience to everyone, from students to guests and staff. Strong knowledge of university operations, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the values of King's. Recognised through several awards for service excellence. Now seeking to bring this experience into a Campus Ambassador role to further represent the university in a front-facing, student-supporting capacity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader / Catering & Hospitality Assistant

King's College London
07.2010 - Current
  • - Delivered consistent, high-quality customer service to students, staff, and visitors across all campuses
  • - Solely in charge of JCMB campus operations from 2017 to 2020, managing day-to-day service delivery and team coordination
  • - Supported campus tours, graduation ceremonies, open days, and VIP events
  • - Currently based at Strand campus, with regular work at Denmark Hill, Melbourne House, and Virginia Woolf
  • - Mentored new staff and ensured front-line hospitality teams maintained a welcoming and efficient service
  • - Received multiple service awards, including Fit for King's Termly Recognition and Summer Term Awards

Cleaning Operative

King's College London
06.2008 - 08.2010
  • - Maintained hygiene and safety standards in academic and administrative spaces across campuses
  • - Supported university readiness for events and day-to-day operations

Education

High School Diploma - Textile Engineering

Buhusi Industrial College
01.1985

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Deep knowledge of King’s College campuses: Strand, JCMB, Denmark Hill, Virginia Woolf, and Melbourne House
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experienced team leader and campus representative
  • Trained in food safety, allergen awareness, and health & safety compliance
  • Dependable, proactive, and calm under pressure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Fluent in English and Romanian

Accomplishments

  • Led campus operations at JCMB (James Clerk Maxwell Building) from 2017 to 2020, ensuring high-quality customer service, smooth event support, and day-to-day hospitality operations.
  • Awarded multiple recognition certificates as part of the Fit for King's programme, including:
    Summer Term Recognition Award (2019)
    Termly Recognition Award (Estates & Facilities, 2023)
  • Successfully completed all modules of the 'Fit for King's' Training Programme, demonstrating full alignment with the university's values of respect, inclusion, and service excellence.
  • Achieved Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety for Catering (2016), ensuring high standards of hygiene and compliance in all catering roles.
  • Achieved Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness & Control (Highfield Qualifications, 2025), ensuring safety for students and guests with dietary requirements.
  • Recognised for delivering outstanding customer service and acting as a welcoming first point of contact across Strand, Denmark Hill, Virginia Woolf, Melbourne House, and JCMB campuses.
  • Mentored and trained new staff members, supporting their integration into King's College hospitality and event teams.
  • Regularly supported university-wide events, including graduations, open days, VIP visits, and conferences, with professionalism and approachability.
  • Praised consistently by supervisors for her dedication, reliability, and ability to work calmly under pressure in high-demand situations.

Certification

  • - Fit for King's Full Training Programme (2016)
  • - Level 2 Food Safety for Catering – High Speed Training (2016)
  • - Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness & Control – Highfield Qualifications (2025)
  • - Termly Recognition Award Winner – Estates & Facilities (2023)
  • - Summer Term Recognition Award – Fit for King's (2019)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Leader / Catering & Hospitality Assistant

King's College London
07.2010 - Current

Cleaning Operative

King's College London
06.2008 - 08.2010

High School Diploma - Textile Engineering

Buhusi Industrial College
IRINA ELENA ROGOZ