Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
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Sandra Ascanio

Welwyn Garden city,Hertfordshire

Summary

A warm and welcoming first point of contact, I bring energy, initiative, and calm focus to the front-desk role. Organised and self-motivated, I manage time and tasks with flexibility and care, even in fast-paced environments. Known for juggling priorities with a positive attitude, I thrive in creating smooth experiences for both clients and teams. Whether solving a problem or scheduling a day, I take ownership and adapt quickly. Behind every great office is a great receptionist—and I aim to be exactly that.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Brand Ambassador

Breeze Agency
London and Surroundings
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Increased sales by 80% during campaign.
  • Raised Brand Awareness through tasting experience and describing the product.
  • Daily report to head of campaign providing feedback about outcomes in store.

Set Decorator Daily

Michaela Becker
London
12.2024 - 02.2025

Production Buyer: Michaela Becker Various projects

  • Organised set with the buyer and decorator.
  • Assisting crew: catering and transport.

Interior Design Work Experience

Sedley Place Design Limited
Clapham Common, Lambeth
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Helped choosing and selecting high-quality materials, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal with guidance of the designer lead to complete the mood board.
  • Registered all selected material details into spread sheets creating an organised back up for the designers.

Preschool volunteer

Parkway Preschool
Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported preschool staff to ensure smooth running of daily operations.

Senior Member of Staff/ Deputy Room Leader

The Grove Nursery and Preschool
London, Islington
05.2015 - 07.2021
  • Worked collaboratively and managed a team of 4 to ensure effective running of the room.
  • Supported effectively with enquiries from both internal and external parties.
  • Responsible for opening and closing, as well as deployment of staff and decision making in absence of management.
  • Greeted and recorded numbers of people in and out the premisses when at the front desk.
  • Taking messages from calls and reporting to management on arrival.
  • Dealt with challenging situations in a professional manner keeping calm and acting assertively, achieving a positive outcome.

Spanish Teacher Cover

The British School of Caracas
Caracas
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Worked collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
  • Planned lessons according to the IGCSE Spanish as second language syllabus.
  • Recorded information about students progress.
  • Reported students progress to Coordinator and parents.

Summer Camp Founder and Guide

Self Employed
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2011 - 09.2011
  • Developed a business concept and plan by conducting a market research and targeting an specific population.
  • Designed and planned activities, resources, budget and ways of promoting the services.
  • Re assessed sessions on daily basis to keep improving, according to variants like age, demand and safety.

Year 1, Reception, ESL Teacher

Herzl – Bialik- Colegio Moral y Luces
Caracas, Venezuela, Los Chorros
11.2004 - 03.2010
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans by integrating educational games and interactive learning tools.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues in planning school events and projects.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Utilised multimedia resources for dynamic and effective lessons.

Front of House Agent

J. W. Marriott Hotel
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2003 - 01.2004
  • Facilitated swift check in and check out process to enhance guest convenience and safety.
  • Compiled daily reports based on rooms availability, status, and anecdotes happened during the shift.
  • Processed payments accurately, maintaining financial integrity at all times.
  • Coordinated room assignments according to requests and frequent visits, for optimal guest experiences.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood

Metropolitan University of Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
11.2006 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Education: Early Years

Metropolitan University of Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
11.2003 - 05.2007

Foundation Degree in Science - Early Years Education

"Avepane" Universitary Institute
Caracas, Venezuela
09.2000 - 07.2003

English

EC Covent Garden
London
09.2013 - 02.2014

Skills

  • Effective Communicative Skills
  • Problem Solver
  • Keen eye on detail
  • Technology Proficient
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Project Coordination
  • Administrative support
  • Bilingual
  • Telephone etiquette
  • First Aid trained

Affiliations

  • Dancing, Tennis, Languages and Yoga . Movement and dynamism are core part of my personality.

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Set Decorator Daily

Michaela Becker
12.2024 - 02.2025

Brand Ambassador

Breeze Agency
10.2024 - 07.2025

Interior Design Work Experience

Sedley Place Design Limited
08.2024 - 09.2024

Preschool volunteer

Parkway Preschool
02.2024 - 07.2024

Senior Member of Staff/ Deputy Room Leader

The Grove Nursery and Preschool
05.2015 - 07.2021

English

EC Covent Garden
09.2013 - 02.2014

Spanish Teacher Cover

The British School of Caracas
10.2012 - 09.2013

Summer Camp Founder and Guide

Self Employed
07.2011 - 09.2011

Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood

Metropolitan University of Venezuela
11.2006 - 05.2007

Year 1, Reception, ESL Teacher

Herzl – Bialik- Colegio Moral y Luces
11.2004 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Education: Early Years

Metropolitan University of Venezuela
11.2003 - 05.2007

Front of House Agent

J. W. Marriott Hotel
07.2003 - 01.2004

Foundation Degree in Science - Early Years Education

"Avepane" Universitary Institute
09.2000 - 07.2003
Sandra Ascanio