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Isobel Mountford

Shifnal

Summary

Passionate about history and heritage, with a strong background in providing excellent customer service. Skilled in clear and concise communication, upselling to customers, and improving visitor experiences. Committed to delivering engaging and entertaining experiential content.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Bartender

Jaspers Arms
Shifnal, Shropshire
07.2020 - Current
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Handled cash and card payments.
  • Experienced at both cooperating with a large team of colleagues and at lone working.
  • Adapted quickly to different situations, maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
  • Completed end-of-day cleaning to reset the bar for the next day.

Tour Guide

Essor
London
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for leading groups of customers around bustling markets to sample some of London's best food and drink.
  • Conveyed complex information regarding London's heritage to an international audience with varied levels of understanding.
  • Provided consistently high levels of visitor satisfaction by being personable and engaging.
  • Created content for each tour, curating personal knowledge on the spot to cater towards different groups.
  • Led tours independently and on an exact schedule by being punctual and organised.

Deputy City Manager

Essor
London
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • A deputy managerial role within Essor, a large tourism company.
  • Coordinated, promoted and led drinks tours of Shoreditch hot spots.
  • Communicated clearly and concisely with large groups of customers whilst maintaining an entertaining atmosphere.
  • Managed booking enquiries by email and over the phone, coordinated private events and promoted the business on social media.
  • Attended meetings with an international team.


I vacated this position in 2019 in order to focus upon my undergraduate studies, but remained with the same company as a tour guide.

Bartender

Jaspers Arms
Shifnal
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Customer service experience within a busy local pub.
  • Served drinks and handled payments whilst engaging with customers in a calm and friendly manner.

Education

Master of Arts - International Heritage Management

University of Birmingham
Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - History

SOAS University of London
London
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels - History, Politics, English Literature

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Clear and concise communicator
  • Provides excellent customer service
  • Knowledgeable about working at UK heritage sites
  • Experienced in upselling to customers
  • Outgoing personality
  • Passionate about history and heritage

Timeline

Bartender

Jaspers Arms
07.2020 - Current

Tour Guide

Essor
03.2019 - 03.2020

Deputy City Manager

Essor
10.2018 - 03.2019

Bartender

Jaspers Arms
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - History

SOAS University of London
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels - History, Politics, English Literature

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - International Heritage Management

University of Birmingham
Isobel Mountford