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JOSE PENUELA

London,Greater London

Summary

Proactive and outgoing individual with keen desire to gain work experience and learn from customer service team. Offers excellent organisational and time management skills to complete tasks within deadlines. Quick learner, confident at working in fast-paced environments. Friendly and open communicator with well-developed interpersonal and active listening skills. Focuses on providing timely and useful responses to customer queries. Highly skilled at fostering relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention while improving satisfaction levels. Polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Experienced in resolving customer complaints within company guidelines and using own initiative. Implements customer follow-up to uphold service standards and guarantee customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Credit Controller

Otto Car Ltd
London, Greater London
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw correct daily account balancing process.
  • Assessed customer compliance with repayment schedules through thorough account reviews.
  • Posted journal transactions and cash receipts on sales ledger.
  • Negotiated terms and conditions, payment plans and settlements.
  • Chased clients to procure payments in line with agreed terms and conditions.
  • Received debit and credit card payments by phone.
  • Reconciled complicated accounts provided by accounting team.

Assistant Manager

Zerodegrees Blackheath Restaurant
London
05.2016 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
  • Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.
  • Nurtured positive customer relationships, enhancing membership loyalty and driving client retention.
  • Maintained store appearance, including shelving organisation, store layout and visual merchandise planning.
  • Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.
  • Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.
  • Analysed consumer behaviour and adjusted product positioning and store layout accordingly.

Room Service Waiter

The Landmark Hotel
London
06.2010 - 02.2016
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - AAT Accountancy

Lewisham College
London
09.2016 - 06.2018

ESOL - Business English

Trinity College
London
10.2008 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Team player
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Self-motivated
  • Lead management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Data confidentiality

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Portuguese
Intermediate

Timeline

Credit Controller

Otto Car Ltd
09.2021 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - AAT Accountancy

Lewisham College
09.2016 - 06.2018

Assistant Manager

Zerodegrees Blackheath Restaurant
05.2016 - 07.2021

Room Service Waiter

The Landmark Hotel
06.2010 - 02.2016

ESOL - Business English

Trinity College
10.2008 - 06.2011
JOSE PENUELA