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RADHA ELLERY

London,Greater London

Summary

Personal Statement I am an efficient and organised person with over 20 years of hospitality experience including international recognised brands. My experience in this industry has given me a strong background in customer services and reception. I am cheerful and optimistic and work well in a team. I have a very strong work ethic and it is my desire to succeed. I graduated in July this year BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Food Studies from the university of West London and a recipient of the CHME hospitality award. Together with my personality, experience, and degree I wish to progress with a recognised and respected brand and utilise and improve the skills that I have gained through continuous training.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Front Office Receptionist

Novotel London Waterloo
06.2023 - Current

Provide a welcoming and accommodating service to all guests, in compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures and hotel service standards.
Perform check-in and check-out duties while maintaining a professional, helpful and friendly attitude towards guests.
Actively promote the services and facilities available to guests within the hotel and maximise revenue by up-selling current promotions
Liaise with other departments to ensure good communication and support.
Monitor room allocations and process invoices upon check-out.
Contribute in maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

  • Confirmed transactional data.
  • Maintained tidy reception area to provide visitors with positive first impression of company.
  • Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up deliveries for customers.
  • Handled money for customers and visitors.

Front of House Receptionist

Holborn Bars 1
  • Waterhouse Square London managed by CBRE
  • In addition to the reception function I am also responsible for
  • Assisting tenant's requirements
  • Managing the Reception email account
  • Assisting site contactors with access
  • Providing monthly reports to OC and Building Manager
  • Reporting any facilities issues to the relevant department
  • Researching, Organising/Hosting events in the main reception lobby
  • Completion of Site Newsletters
  • Implement an annual calendar including pop ups and CSR activities
  • Source incentives from suppliers that can be promoted within the building monthly newsletter

Customer Service Assistant

Compass Group UK
03.2017 - 06.2022
  • I have worked in hospitality and catering in most of the major Conferencing
  • Exhibition, Sporting and Event venues in London
  • My last position was a part time customer service assistant at the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster London
  • Included
  • I worked in a number of positions which ranged from baristering, bar work, front of house, team leading and VIP suite waitering.

Front Office Receptionist

Southern Sun Hotel Group, Southern Sun Reservations
04.1997 - 04.1999
  • I started with this company in their reservation office and worked my way up to my last position as

Crowne Plaza
Johannesburg
04.1999 - 04.2001

Sandton Sun Intercontinental
04.2001 - 04.2003

Holiday Inn Durban Elangeni
04.2003 - 04.2004
  • Greet guests and efficiently complete the check in and check out process
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the hotel including room details and rates, hotel services and facilities, promotions, and the local area
  • Code electronic keys and relay baggage instructions
  • Liaise with housekeeping regarding room status
  • Handle guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously compute bills and process payments
  • Airline and Group Check Inn

Education

BA Hons - Hospitality Management and Food Studies

University of West

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • MS Office
  • Outlook
  • OPERA PMS
  • Fidelio
  • Core Competencies
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Information collection and management
  • Integrity and reliability
  • Personal Skills
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Good administration skills
  • Terrific interpersonal and social skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Professional appearance and attitude ability to handle stress and stay calm under
  • Pressure
  • Decision making and judgment skills
  • Ability to respond appropriately to diverse customers and guests

Interests

Hobbies and Interests , Cooking and Baking Watching travel documentaries Learning about different cultures and customs

Timeline

Front Office Receptionist

Novotel London Waterloo
06.2023 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

Compass Group UK
03.2017 - 06.2022

Holiday Inn Durban Elangeni
04.2003 - 04.2004

Sandton Sun Intercontinental
04.2001 - 04.2003

Crowne Plaza
04.1999 - 04.2001

Front Office Receptionist

Southern Sun Hotel Group, Southern Sun Reservations
04.1997 - 04.1999

BA Hons - Hospitality Management and Food Studies

University of West

Front of House Receptionist

Holborn Bars 1
RADHA ELLERY