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SOPHIA AVRAAM

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Demonstrates exceptional skills in customer service, attention to detail, and multitasking, ensuring efficient management of customer relations and returns. Proficient in data entry, email management, and social media management, with a proven ability to handle cash transactions and stock management effectively. Strong memory retention and critical-thinking abilities enhance resourcefulness in team leadership. Career goals include advancing expertise in database management while maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service.

Overview

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

Work History

Bartender

Savile Club
London
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations by regular inspections and maintenance checks.
  • Developed rapport with regular patrons fostering a loyal customer base.
  • Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
  • Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.

Waitress

Savile Club
London
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided top-notch service to customers, improved overall dining experience.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities
  • Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
  • Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.

Receptionist, Data Entry&Administrative Assistant

Cannon Wood
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
  • Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
  • Managed calendars, strategically scheduling appointments to maximise availability.

Social Media Manager

Self-Employed
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • I took on a role to manage and aid an online social media account
  • This included predominantly day to day social activity, speaking to customers, advertising, and making sure all final orders were dispatched correctly and received by the consumer
  • Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
  • Used social media platforms effectively reaching wider audience.
  • Analysed social media performance for strategic improvement.
  • Managed company's social media platforms for increased brand visibility.

Travel around Europe

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08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Traveling abroad around Europe helped me develop awareness and become adaptable to other cultures
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Navigated challenging situations, ensured smooth travel arrangements.

Online Assistant

Sainsburys
Winchmore Hill
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of all products offered by Sainsbury's; assisted customers make informed decisions.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in an improvement in overall client relations.
  • Skillfully handled customer enquiries by phone, email and in store.
  • Picked customer orders on shop floor and in warehouse environment, carefully selecting best quality produce for dispatch.
  • Worked closely with other team members, fostering a positive work environment.

Retail Assistant

Sainsburys
Winchmore Hill
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Working alongside Sainsburys for over 3 years, in 2 different departments gave me many different skill sets.
  • Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance.
  • Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively handling complaints and inquiries.
  • Handled returns and exchanges efficiently maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Bathroom Interior Designer

Elite Bathrooms
Bounds Green
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • This was a part of my work experience during secondary school, so I was only working here for a matter of weeks
  • However, this experience enticed me enough to stay for longer as I enjoyed the creativity and practical way of working
  • Assisted senior designers in complex projects, gaining invaluable industry experience.
  • Prepared comprehensive mood boards for clients, facilitating visual understanding of planned interiors.

Hairdresser Assistant

Ms Diva
Potters Bar
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Assisted senior hairdressers for efficient salon operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the salon with regular cleaning duties.
  • Operated cash register at checkout efficiently, ensuring accurate billing and payment collection.
  • Displayed excellent communication skills whilst interacting with clients about their preferences and concerns.
  • Managed appointments, improved time management of stylists.

Education

GCSEs -

St Andrews the apostle
London
01.2013 - 01.2018

A-Levels -

St Andrew the apostle
London
09.2018 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Strong memory retention
  • Hospitality standards
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Social media management
  • Customer returns management
  • Team Leadership
  • Schedule management
  • Critical-thinker

Accomplishments

  • Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
  • Bronze certificate in Duke of Edinburgh which entailed volunteering, map reading, camping as well as multiple health and safety courses.

  • Sports leadership course
  • I was given the opportunity to learn and demonstrate important skills such as effective communication organisation whilst learning to lead basic physical activities to younger students for example. It also gave me the opportunity to plan different lessons in order to how many different students may react to a different way of learning.

  • First Aid trained
  • As I mentioned before, I was given 2 different opportunities to become First Aid trained, this was before and after the completion of the DofE award.

  • Voluntary work
  • I volunteered at many different school events, some including charity fayres, christmas fundraisers and school open evenings. I also volunteered for different fundraisers and local charities.

  • Young Enterprise
  • I was given the opportunity to work alongside a group of students to invent a safer way to cross streets. We established neon laces. We travelled across the UK showcasing these laces in various different assemblies, showing different schools and people how to be more road safe and efficient.

Languages

English
Fluent
Greek
Native

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Reading
  • Solving puzzles

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Savile Club
06.2024 - Current

Waitress

Savile Club
04.2024 - 06.2024

Receptionist, Data Entry&Administrative Assistant

Cannon Wood
09.2023 - 03.2024

Social Media Manager

Self-Employed
01.2023 - 09.2023

Travel around Europe

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08.2022 - 01.2023

Online Assistant

Sainsburys
06.2021 - 07.2022

Bathroom Interior Designer

Elite Bathrooms
06.2019 - 07.2019

Retail Assistant

Sainsburys
03.2019 - 06.2021

A-Levels -

St Andrew the apostle
09.2018 - 09.2020

Hairdresser Assistant

Ms Diva
01.2018 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

St Andrews the apostle
01.2013 - 01.2018
SOPHIA AVRAAM