Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Leah Smythe

Coventry,Warwickshire

Summary

Customer-focused Aviation Professional with experience in inflight and airport ground operations. Skilled in high-pressure environments, emphasising safety and effective communication. EASE certified cabin crew member adept at managing passenger safety and resolving issues efficiently. Dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and consistently delivering high standards of service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer helper

Jet2.com
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.03 - Current

- Delivering high quality passenger assistance across check in, boarding gates and arrivals.

- Leading boarding gates as a "First to Gate", ensuring on time departures and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor and preventing security breaches, maintaining strict aviation safety standards.

- Handling passenger documentation and sensitive information in line with GDPR requirements.

- Identify and managing dangerous goods declarations with high attention to detail.

- Supporting new colleagues through mentoring and on the job guidance

- Assisting with recruitment campaigns, screening candidates and supporting assessment days.

- Maintaining operational efficiency during peak travel periods.

- Taking charge of lost or delayed baggage issues, swiftly resolving them to maintain customer trust.

  • Notified passengers of flight schedule changes, reducing confusion and stress.
  • Managed difficult customer interactions with politeness and firmness, ensuring professionalism and control.
  • Offered assistance to elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring they had a comfortable journey.

- Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes over PA system.

- Tagged luggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.

- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered passenger enquiries.

Cabin crew member

Ryanair
Derby, East Midlands
2023.03 - 2023.10

Obtained EASA Cabin Crew Attestation to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

- Conducted pre-flight safety checks and on board equipment inspections.

- Delivered safety demonstrations and ensured full passenger compliance.

Responded to onboard medical situations, administering first aid.

- Managed passengers with special requirements which includes PRMS, allergies and infants.

- Collaborated with crew to achieve onboard sales target on short haul flights.

- Maintained calm authority during time sensitive turnaround operations.

- Managed in-cabin services efficiently, including food and beverage distribution for an enjoyable flight experience.

Team member

Kfc
Coventry, Warwickshire
2022.09 - 2023.03

Operated in high-volume, fast-paced setting to support team objectives.

Operated in high-volume, fast-paced setting to support team objectives.

Maintained food safety and hygiene standards to ensure customer health and satisfaction.

- Managed cash register transactions for accurate record keeping.

- Maintained food safety and hygiene standards

- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Hospitality & events assistant

Heart of England Quicken tree
Meriden, Warwickshire
2022.01 - 2022.09

- Worked across the restaurant, bar and large scale events which includes weddings, proms, conferences.

Managed event spaces to create welcoming environments for guests and participants.

- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.

- Handled allergen-sensitive food orders with precision.

- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.

- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.

- Maintained food hygiene and safety standards.

- Ensured compliance with health regulations through effective cleaning practices in the dining area.

Receptionist

The old hall hotel
Coventry, Warwickshire
2021.07 - 2021.11

- Managed reception duties, ensuring efficient handling of bookings, invoices, and guest enquiries.

- Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments, enhancing inter-departmental collaboration.

- Prepared meeting rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.

- Used Microsoft office and internal booking systems.

- Performed multi-departmental duties across reception, housekeeping, café, and kitchen support, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

- Completed fire safety and health and safety training.

Education

GCSEs - English literature, English language, Mathematics, French, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Combined

Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College
Bedworth, Warwickshire
2016.09 - 2021.06

Skills

    - Customer Service Excellence

    - Aviation Safety and compliance

    - First aid and emergency procedures (EASE Certified)

    - Boarding and gate management

    - Health and safety trained

    - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

    - Event coordination

    - Recruitment support and candidate screening

    - GDPR and data protection awareness

    - High attention to detail

    - Conflict resolutions

    - Team leadership and support

    - Time and Workflow management

Certification

- EASA Cabin Crew Attestation

- Boeing 737-800/737-8200 Aircraft Training

- Level 3 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew (Higher Distinction)

- First aid Trained

- Fire and Safety Trained

- Food Hygiene Certified

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Active interest in personal development and skill building

Accomplishments

    - EASA Cabin Crew Attestation

    - Level 3 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew (Higher Distinction)

    - Boeing 737-800/737-8200 Aircraft Qualification

    - Selected Recruitment Ambassador - Jet2

    - Appointed Team Captain (School Sports)

Timeline

Customer helper

Jet2.com
2024.03 - Current

Cabin crew member

Ryanair
2023.03 - 2023.10

Team member

Kfc
2022.09 - 2023.03

Hospitality & events assistant

Heart of England Quicken tree
2022.01 - 2022.09

Receptionist

The old hall hotel
2021.07 - 2021.11

GCSEs - English literature, English language, Mathematics, French, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Combined

Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College
2016.09 - 2021.06
Leah Smythe