Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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ALEXANDRA PERKS

Birkenhead

Summary

Dynamic leader, enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction. Excelled in staff management and complex problem-solving, leveraging software expertise and a goal-oriented approach to exceed performance targets. Skilled in training and mentoring, and organisational development. Travelled Australia and SE Asia explaining gap in employment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

All Rounder

Cafe Local Italian
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Consistent interaction with regulars, building strong relationships and 100% satisfaction rates.
  • Skilled independent and collaborative work within the team in a fast pace environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently, adjusting to new technology and software applications.
  • Utilised and managed the use of social media, engaging with new and existing customers, highlighting the cafes individuality.

Bar Manager

Victoria Hotel
01.2024 - 03.2024

Completed as part of my regional work.

  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Mentored and trained over 50% of staff members, ensuring exceptional customer service standards.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.

Supervisor

Heirloom Seed
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
  • Strong leadership qualities and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organise workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and dealt with the different needs of each day, fulfilling an adaptable approach.
  • Maintained clean and well-organised production areas, meeting company standards and avoiding unnecessary work delays.
  • Led a small and intimate team, ensuring strong formation of workplace relationships to maintain effective teamwork and communication.

Receptionist

Burnett Riverside Hotel
04.2023 - 08.2023

Working throughout my regional work in fruit and veg packing shed.

  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing positively across the company.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing customers inquiries professionally an in a timely manner.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel, using sources of information technology (MS Office and CRM systems).
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Supported office efficiency, performed clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying/ scanning, and calender management, including forward planning and scheduling.
  • Interdepartmental communication between team members and higher authority figures.

Administration Officer

NHS
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to positive work environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in timely manner.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel using sources of information technology (MS Office and CRM systems).
  • Interdepartmental communication between team members and higher authority personnel.
  • Dealing and communicating with patients and consultants in regards to highly sensitive cases meeting all data protection requirements.

Front of House

Blossom And Wild
09.2021 - 12.2022

Front of House

P.E. Mead & Sons
09.2018 - 09.2021

Education

First Aid

CPR First Aid
Melbourne, VIC
07-2024

High School Diploma -

Tring School
Tring, UK
08.2022

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Software experience
  • Inventory Control
  • Operations Management

Certification

  • PCI Data Security Standards - procedures to follow to ensure data is held securely. Different types of fraudulent methods used to access data and procedures to follow with suspected theft or fraud.
  • GPDR Awareness - rules for transferring data internationally and how to handle risks and consequences of data breach.
  • Allergen Awareness - adhere to control measurements put in place to protect consumers from harm.
  • ALPS - dealing with alcohol and related crime, and how to recognise social responsibility.
  • Chemical Competence - legal framework surrounding COSHH and the role of risk assessments and safety data.
  • Personal Resilience - how to prevent mental health in myself and others and building resilience.
  • Head Girl - fundamental leading role within my higher school years, dealing with events student teacher feedback and participating in governor meetings out of school hours.

Timeline

All Rounder

Cafe Local Italian
03.2024 - 03.2025

Bar Manager

Victoria Hotel
01.2024 - 03.2024

Supervisor

Heirloom Seed
08.2023 - 12.2023

Receptionist

Burnett Riverside Hotel
04.2023 - 08.2023

Administration Officer

NHS
05.2022 - 12.2022

Front of House

Blossom And Wild
09.2021 - 12.2022

Front of House

P.E. Mead & Sons
09.2018 - 09.2021

First Aid

CPR First Aid

High School Diploma -

Tring School
ALEXANDRA PERKS