Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Customer Service Training
Fire Safety Training
Bar Training
Timeline
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Tayla Tarasenko

Kings Park

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven ability to improve the customer experience by exceeding customer expectations , implementing new ideas and able to work in a fast paced professional manner. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals to the success of my employer.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server

Bullwheel - Heighten Management
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized service during busy shifts.
  • Increased table turnover rate by efficiently managing orders and ensuring timely delivery of meals.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate preparation and prompt delivery of special dietary requests.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.

Flight Attendant

Virgin Austtralia
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Ensured aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.
  • Resolved passenger situations during flight involving disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
  • Answered passengers' questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
  • Ensure safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage stowage, and delivered onboard announcements.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment cart and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Offered personalized assistance to children, elderly and passengers with special needs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Atura Hotel
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Exceptional level of presentation and grooming
  • Ability to perform shift-work duties commencing from 4:30am.
  • Constantly looking for ways to delight the guests (birthdays, anniversary, special occasion)
  • Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
  • Maintained stock Control and ordering
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
  • Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keeping operation in line with legal service requirements.
  • Checked identification for proof of age for alcohol.
  • Answered questions and helped customers find items.
  • Assisted customers with takeaway service.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.

Customer Service Cashier

Boulangerie 113
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by greeting customers when entering and leaving establishment.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Customer Service Cashier

Tusmore Pizzeria
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for taking orders in store and over the phone.
  • Food preparation and order assembly ready for pickup.
  • Kitchen and dining area cleanup.
  • Resolving customer complaints whilst maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured customers felt welcomed, important and appreciated by answering any questions.
  • Processed payments and issued receipts.

Education

Mercedes College
Springfield, SA

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Ensure constant service quality
  • Strong customer focus
  • Bright vibrant and approachable disposition
  • Persuasive communication skills
  • Positive impact within a team environment
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Compliance
  • Time management
  • Awareness of occupational health and safety
  • Hold a current drivers license

Community Service

Mimili Step Trek - September 2018

  • Mimili Trek to indigenous Community in APY Lands which significantly developed my intercultural understanding skills.


Placement at a Child Care facility January - May 2019


Sponsoring an Orphanage in Bogol Jakarta which includes mentoring the children.


Customer Service Training

Attended regular customer service training where I learnt the following skills:

  • Principals in excelling in guests service excellence.
  • Understanding guests touch points/perception points.
  • Working in an effective team environment.
  • Service Language.
  • Dealing with challenging guests.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Learning the art of apology.




Fire Safety Training

Attended a Fire Safety Training where I learnt the following skills:

  • Recognizing potential hazards and how to prevent fires
  • Practicing fire drills
  • Figuring out the emergency plan and route
  • Learning and understanding how to activate the fire alarm
  • Learning where to go if a fire were to start
  • Gave me confidence to deal with emergencies

Bar Training

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.
  • Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Learnt in-depth skills on how to run a bar and understanding how a bar operates.
  • Recognizing signs of intoxication and how to manage it.
  • Skills in up-selling to customers


Timeline

Restaurant Server

Bullwheel - Heighten Management
11.2023 - 04.2024

Flight Attendant

Virgin Austtralia
07.2022 - 11.2023

Food and Beverage Attendant

Atura Hotel
04.2021 - 07.2023

Customer Service Cashier

Boulangerie 113
01.2021 - 04.2022

Customer Service Cashier

Tusmore Pizzeria
04.2017 - 07.2018

Mercedes College
Tayla Tarasenko