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Sue Mackay

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Personable Receptionist successful in leading front desk public relations. Organized and efficient while providing exceptional service to clients.


Outgoing and friendly receptionist delivering customer service and administrative excellence in all facets of clerical support and public interaction.


Service-orientated administrative professional accomplished in maintaining neat, organised reception spaces for staff and guests.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of house reception

SecuriGroup
Edinburgh, Midlothian
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Cultivated warm and welcoming atmosphere to greet clients upon arrival.
  • Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
  • Managed reception area, ensuring high presentation standards at all times.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
  • Effortlessly built rapport with visitors from various backgrounds.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.

Security officer

Crexcell Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Patrolled property during open hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
  • Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.

SIA Door Supervisor

Dima Services Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Guaranteed security of all entry and exit points with frequent foot patrols.
  • Kept entrances secure with consistent visitor, personnel and package screening.
  • Maximised site security, maintaining effective communication with other door supervisors to coordinate conflict resolution actions.
  • Checked ID cards and documented details in security log.
  • Applied crowd-control techniques to foster order and safety.
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Used approved techniques to defuse conflict and remove unruly guests.
  • Created and maintained secure, safe and welcoming environment for patrons.
  • Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
  • Handled ID checks using company system, managing customer access or denial in line with company policy.
  • Upheld professional and approachable demeanor to provide customer assistance.
  • Patrolled property during open hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
  • Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
  • Enforced venue policies regarding prohibited substances and activities.

SIA Security

Security Scotland Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
08.2019 - 10.2021

Working with this company through beginning of Covid, I was stationed in the main gate house at Edinburgh Airport assisting the NHS scanning QR codes and checking ID's with full knowledge of PPE and all other legal site requirements.


Successfully and professionally dealing with challenging behaviour.


Events with this company include AIG Women's Open Golf and the men's Scottish Open, Edinburgh Christmas Market.

Domestic assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Home
Edinburgh, Midlothian
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised communal areas in line with health and safety standards.
  • Performed cleaning duties including vacuuming and dusting, consistently meeting domestic schedule objectives.
  • Maintained clean, safe environments for guests and staff, strictly following infection control policies.
  • Performed thorough deep cleaning, consistently receiving top scores on customer evaluation surveys.
  • Sorted and disposed of rubbish and recyclables daily, avoiding waste buildup.
  • Provided high-quality cleaning services on [Number] rooms daily, working efficiently to meet timeframe demands.
  • Provided secure environments for residents and staff, practising safe systems of work and strictly adhering to COSHH regulations.

Hostess

Care UK
Edinburgh, Midlothian
02.2018 - 11.2019

Returning to the company after a short break working out in care in the community. I worked here as a hostess replenishing all stock to each floor and ensuring each service user had everything they required for meal times.


Adhering to HACCP regulations.


Working along side the head chef reporting any new or changes in nutritional needs.


Setting tables in the dining room for 10 residents to the highest standard for breakfast, lunch and again for evening meal so everyone could have the best dining experience possible. This would include polished full service crockery and daily menu set up.


I served all meals taking into consideration presentation and show plates so our clients could visualise what their meal would be.


Having a warm and friendly approach and interaction with everyone including families who visit.




Social Care Officer

Avenue Care Services
Edinburgh, Midlothian
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Built and maintained helping relationships with elderly residents and their families.
  • Safeguarded elderly residents under care, meeting individual health and wellbeing needs.
  • Established daily priorities and coordinated general daily tasks to maintain smooth-running operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of and enforced health and safety precautions in social care practices.
  • Reviewed elderly residents' ability to take care of themselves and planned appropriate support.

Education

GCSEs -

Larbert High School
Falkirk

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Corporate reception
  • Site security
  • Organised and reliable
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Active listening
  • Access Control
  • Professional and smart presentation
  • Security understanding
  • Email management
  • Greeting customers

Timeline

Front of house reception

SecuriGroup
04.2022 - Current

Security officer

Crexcell Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2022

SIA Door Supervisor

Dima Services Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2022

Domestic assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Home
11.2019 - 04.2020

SIA Security

Security Scotland Ltd
08.2019 - 10.2021

Hostess

Care UK
02.2018 - 11.2019

Social Care Officer

Avenue Care Services
02.2016 - 01.2018

GCSEs -

Larbert High School
Sue Mackay