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Eleni Helen El Jamal

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Professional work ethic based on integrity and reliability. Comprehensive work experience encompassing the following industries: Airline, Retail Management and Customer Service. Completed a bachelor's in communications, Public Relations. Demonstrates strong communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student

Massey University
Auckland
1 2010 - 04.2014
  • Completed a Bachelor of Communications, Public Relations.

Flight Attendant

Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi
05.2007 - 08.2009
  • Completing safety and security checks pre-boarding and post-landing of the aircraft and its equipment and adhering to FAA regulations
  • Handling customer queries and issues
  • Assisting colleagues and ensuring duties were shared
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on industry trends, evolving company policies, safety procedures, and customer service strategies.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights. Handling passenger queries.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Supported team morale through effective communication skills that fostered cooperation among diverse crew members under various circumstances.

Flight Attendant

Gulf Airways
Manama
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • Checking validity and condition of safety equipment during safety and security checks pre-boarding. Ensuring adherence to FAA regulations
  • Handling customer queries and issues
  • Assisting colleagues and ensuring duties were shared.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Coordinated with ground personnel to resolve any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner, maintaining smooth operations.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Educated passengers about emergency equipment usage during safety demonstrations, ensuring comprehension of critical procedures.
  • Collected and reported feedback from passengers to airline management, contributing to continuous service improvement.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on industry trends, evolving company policies, safety procedures, and customer service strategies.

Assistant Manager / Stock Co-coordinator / Sales Assistant

Pumpkin Patch
Auckland
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Placing stock orders and completing all necessary paperwork
  • Regular monitoring of stock levels
  • Merchandising of new stock in preparation for catalogue release
  • Training of new staff
  • Frontline sales
  • Consistently meeting weekly and monthly sales targets
  • Organizing and conducting staff meetings
  • Handling customer queries, feedback, complaints and refunds.

Assistant Store Manager / Sales Assistant

Wild Pair
Auckland
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Induction and training of new staff
  • Responsibility of store and staff security
  • Managing staff when store manager not present
  • Preparation of monthly sales reports for the Area Manager
  • Organizing staff meetings to ensure staff were aware of sales targets for the week, arrival of new stock, company updates, staff 1:1 and any other general business
  • Merchandising and displaying of new stock
  • Frontline sales
  • Replenishing of stock
  • Meeting monthly budgets
  • Handling customer queries, feedback, complaints and refunds.

Assistant Manager / Sales Assistant

Kimberley's Fashion
Auckland
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • In charge of merchandising the international and exclusive labels
  • Store representative at catalogue release
  • Frontline sales
  • Induction and training of new staff
  • Responsibility of store and staff security
  • Handling customer queries, feedback, complaints and refunds.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.

Education

Microsoft Office Basic Course -

Nadia Training Institute
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Communications, Public Relations -

Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2014

Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults -

GEOS Auckland Language Center
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2009 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

Auckland Girls Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand
04.1997 - 01.2001

Skills

Languages

English Native

Personal Information

Citizen: New Zealand

Resident: UAE

Skill analysis

Interpersonal skills

  • Culturally aware and sensitive from exposure to and working with considerable diversity
  • Excellent verbal communication with experience in presenting and teaching English to a classroom
  • Skilled in quickly building rapport and relationships with people
  • Strong liaison / co-ordinating skills between departments and management

Team Management

  • Skilled in managing small teams. Excellent operational management skills including scheduling, rosters, working towards targets and handling customer service management issues. Skilled in all aspects of people management including recruitment, training, coaching.
  • Effective time management skills – able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Superb organizational skills with ability to multitask

Retail Management

  • 4 years' experience in all aspects of large store retail management including staff hiring and supervision, team building, performance management, operational management, stock management, merchandising and customer service management.
  • Sales support in budget management, ground-floor sales, maintenance of customer records, development of promotional materials

Customer Service

  • A strong commitment to developing a retail culture and systems that genuinely focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations
  • Extensive experience internationally and in New Zealand in Customer Service and Care

References

  • Abeba Hailemichael, Senior Cabin Crew First and Business class, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, UAE, +251 90 414 3257, abeba883@gmail.com
  • Sarah Church, Senior Cabin Crew First and Business class, Gulf Airways, Bahrain, +276 45 3040 20, Sarahnz2000@hotmail.com

Work Availability

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Timeline

Microsoft Office Basic Course -

Nadia Training Institute
01.2014 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Communications, Public Relations -

Massey University
01.2010 - 01.2014

Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults -

GEOS Auckland Language Center
07.2009 - 09.2009

Flight Attendant

Etihad Airways
05.2007 - 08.2009

Flight Attendant

Gulf Airways
01.2006 - 05.2007

Assistant Manager / Stock Co-coordinator / Sales Assistant

Pumpkin Patch
01.2004 - 01.2006

Assistant Store Manager / Sales Assistant

Wild Pair
01.2003 - 01.2004

Assistant Manager / Sales Assistant

Kimberley's Fashion
01.2002 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Auckland Girls Grammar School
04.1997 - 01.2001

Student

Massey University
1 2010 - 04.2014
Eleni Helen El Jamal