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ELIZA NDEGWA

ELIZA NDEGWA

ABU DHABI

Summary

Communication skills interpersonal skills Ms-office Team working Problem solving Punctuality Decision making Ability to meet deadlines Positive attitude Well- groomed with good appearance CAREER PROFILE Customer service professional with strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Interested in the position of Customer Service Representative, offering ability to handle high volume calls, active listening skills, and proven ability to resolve customer complaints in a professional manner PERSONAL STATEMENT Extremely dedicated and detail-oriented Customer Care Specialist in the entertainment Industry, with a stellar customer satisfaction record. Adept at conducting customer account research to fulfill requests. Flexible scheduling availability to include evening's weekends and emergency situations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Hostess, Waitress

Stars N' Bars.
12.2022 - Current
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning, organizing tables and placing table settings.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Complied with food safety and food hygiene regulations to safeguard public health.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.

WAITRESS

KICKERS SPORTS BAR, SPORTS CITY
04.2017 - 11.2022
  • Present menu, answer questions, and make menu recommendations Serve customers in accommodating manner Knowledge of all food liquor, beer, wine, and retail offered Apply positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests Pre-bus tables; maintain table cleanliness, bus tables, remove dirty plates Look for ways to avoid waste and limit costs.
  • Assist in keeping restaurant clean and safe.
  • Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages Deliver food and beverages to any table as needed Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures.
  • Report to property on time and in proper uniform
  • Process payments of food and drink orders with cash register
  • Coordinate with kitchen staff to deliver accurate food orders.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE

LUNAR PARK NAIROBI
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Answered phone calls in more professional manner and provided information about products and services as required by callers.
  • Was responsible for taking or cancelling orders and obtaining details of customer complaints.
  • Kept records of interactions and transactions of customer; kept record of details of customer complaints, inquiries, and comments.
  • Developed working relationships with internal and external customers while assisting with account management duties.
  • Informed customers of upcoming promotions and deals to boost sales.
  • Made reasonable procedure exceptions to accommodate unusual customer requests.

Front Desk Associate

MUGUKU FARMS
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Education

DIPLOMA - HOTEL MANAGEMENT

NAIROBI AVIATION COLLEGE
KENYA
2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

ST. GEORGES SECONDARY SCHOOL
KENYA
11.2008

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

OLYMPIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
KENYA
11.2003

Skills

WORKSHOP TRAINING

  • Multitask
  • Patience
  • Negotiation
  • Positive Attitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • People Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Strategies and Measurement
  • Effective Complaint Handling Skills
  • Telephone skills and customer care
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Reservation Planning
  • Bill Computation

Additional Information

  • ENGLISH, SWAHILI SINGLE , Residence Visa St.Georges Secondary School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Rendered administrative support to other customer care team members when arises, or as instructed Managed a team of customer service representatives in dealing with complaints inquiries. This will depend on the size of the company Established and monitor the standards for customer service in the company. this achieved using a recognized and comprehensive benchmark Identified tasks critical to keeping customer satisfaction levels in check Ensured maximized productivity and minimized costs Encouraged and motivated team members for continuance of quality service

Languages

English
Swahili

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess, Waitress

Stars N' Bars.
12.2022 - Current

WAITRESS

KICKERS SPORTS BAR, SPORTS CITY
04.2017 - 11.2022

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE

LUNAR PARK NAIROBI
02.2016 - 03.2017

Front Desk Associate

MUGUKU FARMS
01.2015 - 02.2016

DIPLOMA - HOTEL MANAGEMENT

NAIROBI AVIATION COLLEGE

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

ST. GEORGES SECONDARY SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

OLYMPIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
ELIZA NDEGWA