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Nicole James

London,Greater London

Summary

Friendly Front of House Receptionist with knack for creating welcoming environments and improving guest satisfaction. Enhanced front desk operations, leading to smoother check-ins and happier guests. Known for problem-solving skills and quick decision-making, making every visitor feel valued and at ease.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Housekeeper

Premier Inn Hotel
London, Greater London
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed comprehensive deep cleaning tasks to maintain germ-free environment.
  • Managed effective waste disposal, contributing to enhanced cleanliness.
  • Upheld high hygiene standards to promote improved living conditions.
  • Made beds daily to ensure neat bedroom presentation.
  • Created welcoming atmosphere through regular dusting and vacuuming of rooms.
  • Performed thorough house cleaning tasks to guarantee spotless environments.
  • Replaced sheets, duvets, and pillowcases daily, ensuring immaculate presentation.
  • Swept and vacuumed public areas, including floors, hallways, and stairwells.

Front desk receptionist

Royal National Hotel
London, Greater London
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained accurate daily records of visitors' logs to ensure data integrity.
  • Monitored visitor access to enhance security protocols across premises.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls on multi-line system, documenting messages efficiently.
  • Handled customer complaints with professionalism, achieving satisfactory resolutions.
  • Updated company contact lists regularly for improved information accessibility.
  • Maintained stock of essential forms and brochures in reception area.
  • Represented company effectively, promoting brand with exceptional service and presentation.
  • Created welcoming atmosphere for visitors by maintaining clean and organised reception area.

Housekeeper

Hotel Care
Nottingham, East Midlands
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained high hygiene standards for improved living conditions.
  • Ensured spotless and tidy environment by performing comprehensive house cleaning tasks.
  • Promoted safety through checking household appliances to prevent potential hazards.
  • Made beds daily to ensure neat bedroom area.
  • Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
  • Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.
  • Cleaned and returned vacant rooms to guest-ready status within specified timeframes.
  • Kept kitchens immaculately clean for optimised health and hygiene standards.

Sales assistant (Christmas Temp)

Perfume Shop
Nottingham, East Midlands
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Packed and wrapped gifts with decorative details to match customer preferences.

Supervisor

Perfume Shop
Nottingham, East Midlands
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
  • Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Lambeth Collage
London
09.1994 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Outgoing call management
  • Office equipment operation
  • Data entry efficiency
  • Telephone system operation
  • Mail handling
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Guest reception skills
  • Inbound call handling
  • Empathy and patience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Housekeeper

Premier Inn Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2023

Front desk receptionist

Royal National Hotel
06.2023 - 07.2023

Housekeeper

Hotel Care
07.2021 - 04.2022

Sales assistant (Christmas Temp)

Perfume Shop
11.2020 - 01.2021

Supervisor

Perfume Shop
11.2017 - 04.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Lambeth Collage
09.1994 - 07.1995
Nicole James