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Laura-Jane Maxted

Cardington,Bedford

Summary

Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and time management skills, adept at managing schedules and projects efficiently. Demonstrates interpersonal skills both in person and on the telephone, complemented by IT competence across platforms such as Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Elite, and TouRes. Committed to using these abilities to achieve organisational goals, while maintaining a focus on precision and excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Aero Engineering Administrator

The Shuttleworth Collection
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
07.2024 - Current

- Managing purchase order spreadsheets and processing purchasing requests

- Creating and sending invoices for external companies and internal pilots

- Produce hangarage agreements and contracts

- Creating work packs for scheduled aircraft maintenance

- Updating aircraft logbooks and generating logbook certificates

- Managing calibrated equipment records

- Organising permit renewals for collection and privately owned aircraft

- Handling licence renewals for engineers

- Creating maintenance schedules for summer and winter aircraft maintenance

- Monitoring, responding to and delegating emails from the shared engineers email inbox

Guest Services Assistant

Center Parcs
Flitwick, Bedfordshire
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Regularly handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Addressed questions, escalating issues and complaints to management, where necessary.
  • Maintained excellent product and service knowledge to offer helpful customer guidance.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills and learning managerial duties.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Represented the company and promoted brand with exceptional service and presentation.

Front of House

Center Parcs
Flitwick, Bedfordshire
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Maintained clean and tidy front-of-house area.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • As the most senior member of the team, supervised front-of-house operations, upholding company standards.
  • Coached new front of house team members in delivering smooth, professional reception services.
  • Greeted over 3000 customers a day with warmth and enthusiasm for faultless front-of-house service.
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Handled customer payments and booking using Elite software.

Housekeeping

Center Parcs
Flitwick, Bedfordshire
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Upheld strict housekeeping standards to maintain clean lodges.
  • Trained new starters to ensure they maintain company standards.
  • Excellent time management to ensure all lodges are cleaned on time and to a high standard.
  • Conducted "guest ready checks" to make sure our standards are kept high.
  • Meticulously performed extensive housekeeping with precision and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Behaviour

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, LIN
09.2014 - 06.2017

Higher National Diploma - Animal Behaviour

Shuttleworth College
09.2012 - 07.2014

GCSEs -

Icknield High School
Luton, LUT
09.2005 - 07.2010

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills, in person and on the telephone
  • Schedule management
  • IT competent- eg, Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Elite, TouRes
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project scheduling

Personal Information

Timeline

Aero Engineering Administrator

The Shuttleworth Collection
07.2024 - Current

Guest Services Assistant

Center Parcs
10.2023 - Current

Front of House

Center Parcs
08.2022 - 10.2023

Housekeeping

Center Parcs
07.2017 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Animal Behaviour

University of Lincoln
09.2014 - 06.2017

Higher National Diploma - Animal Behaviour

Shuttleworth College
09.2012 - 07.2014

GCSEs -

Icknield High School
09.2005 - 07.2010
Laura-Jane Maxted