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Kevin Chipperfield

Bungay,Suffolk

Summary

Dynamic and proactive professional with a strong interpersonal aptitude and a passion for people development. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and leadership, consistently meeting deadlines through highly organised work practices. Enthusiastic and service-oriented, committed to fostering positive team environments and achieving organisational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Conference Call Operator

Loopup
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
2018.10 - 2022.05

Managed conference calls for large corporations in the UK and in Europe. Duties involved taking the initial call booking, liasing with the customer, managing the actual live call and dealing with post call recordings and paperwork.

Trainee Secondary School Teacher

University of Brist
Bristol, Gloucestershire
2017.09 - 2018.06

Trained as a Foreign Languages Teacher to obtaiin Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Time spent in two Secondary schools.

Assistant Head Housesekeeper

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
2009.06 - 2016.10
  • Facilitated smooth check-in and checkout experiences through timely room preparation.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in all guest rooms and public areas.
  • Led room inspections, ensuring strict compliance with brand standards.
  • Optimised work shifts according to demand patterns, ensuring full coverage during peak times.
  • Assisted in the training and development of new housekeeping staff for improved performance.
  • Coordinated with other departments for seamless hotel operation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to guest queries.
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations by conducting regular checks.

Cabin crew member

British Airways
London
1998.01 - 2008.11
  • Contributed to high customer satisfaction levels via exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail during in-flight services delivery.
  • Kept abreast of changes in safety regulations through continuous training sessions ensuring adherence during flights.
  • Administrated detailed reports regarding incidents or medical emergencies encountered during flights promptly and accurately.
  • Coordinated effectively with ground staff during boarding and deboarding processes ensuring minimal delays.
  • Fostered good relationships with passengers from diverse cultural backgrounds promoting an inclusive atmosphere onboard.

Resort Controller and Trainer

First Choice
Crawley, West Sussex
1991.05 - 1997.05
  • Joined as a Holiday Representative working in Europe. Duties focused on customer service and sales.
  • Promoted to Team Leader, overseeing a team of Representatives.
  • Promoted to Head Rep, overseeing a bigger team. Duties included montoring standards, cash handling, training and disciplinary.
  • Promoted to Resort Controller, manging a team in the Caribbean.
  • Overall duties included in resort training to achieve sales and guest satisfaction targets, collating all financial paperwork and compliling monthly financial and non financial reports.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Modern Langugaes

University of Bristol
Bristol
2017.09 - 2018.06

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (French and German)

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
1986.09 - 1990.06

A-Levels - French C, German C

Bungay High School
Suffolk
1984.09 - 1986.06

O-Levels - English Language B, French B, German B, Spanish B, Biology C, Maths C, Geography C

Bungay High School
Suffolk
1982.09 - 1984.06

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal aptitude
  • Enthusiastic and serbice orientated
  • Proactive
  • People Development
  • Effective problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Highly organised

Accomplishments

At Marriott Hotels obtained certificates in Trainer in Group Techniques, NEBS in Supervisory Management and Foundations of Leadership

Languages

English
Native
French
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Timeline

Conference Call Operator

Loopup
2018.10 - 2022.05

Trainee Secondary School Teacher

University of Brist
2017.09 - 2018.06

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Modern Langugaes

University of Bristol
2017.09 - 2018.06

Assistant Head Housesekeeper

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
2009.06 - 2016.10

Cabin crew member

British Airways
1998.01 - 2008.11

Resort Controller and Trainer

First Choice
1991.05 - 1997.05

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (French and German)

Liverpool John Moores University
1986.09 - 1990.06

A-Levels - French C, German C

Bungay High School
1984.09 - 1986.06

O-Levels - English Language B, French B, German B, Spanish B, Biology C, Maths C, Geography C

Bungay High School
1982.09 - 1984.06
Kevin Chipperfield