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Ellen Chirindo

Ellen Chirindo

Abu Dhabi

Summary

I have experience of information interpretation and communication in a museum setting. Remarkable knowledge of handling and maintenance of museum artifacts. Familiarity with museum practices and coordination of museum tours. Demonstrated an ability to prepare and deliver floor programs and scripted presentations to varied audiences. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with museum staff and volunteers.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Receptionist

The Racquet Club By Emirates Palace
04.2023 - Current
  • Greeting incoming visitors and customers professionally and providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Handling complaints and questions and re-directing calls to other team members.
  • Training and supervising a team of 4 reception staff on new products and procedures.

Freelance Experience Executive

Etihad Museum
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Interpreted and followed the museum's regulations and safety precautions
  • Planned and delivered educational workshops to school groups, families and individuals.
  • Implemented interactive activities and exercises
  • Adapted the visitor experience to cater for all nationalities, ages, special interests, and different sizes of groups.

Tour Guide

Qatar Airways
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Interpreted and rendered accurate and engaging historical information to visitors around the city of Doha
  • Greeted and interacted with visitors in a courteous and helpful manner
  • Conducted visitor surveys and manged post-review as required

Tour Guide

Barker Langham - Expo 2020 Dubai
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Delivered first class tours in an enthusiastic, informative and engaging manner
  • Provided positive and memorable experience for guests
  • Implemented Health and safety awareness at all times.

Sales Coordinator

Step Global
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Delivered excellent customer experience and helped clients to choose the right immigration program for their requirements
  • Endorsed additional services to retain clients and develop future business.

Customer Service Rep

Triburg Freight Services
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responded to customer emails, telephones calls and walk in customers to resolve issues
  • Built sustainable relations and trust with customers through open and interactive communication.

Training Assistant

ImageXchange Grooming
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Scheduled training sessions & booked training venues
  • Sent out pre course information and training reports
  • Compiled training objectives of the participants.

Front Desk Exec

Baines Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2016
  • Greeted, checked in patients and collected relevant details
  • Provided full front office and admin support to 8 different healthcare service providers at the large family practice
  • Directed patients to different departments and service providers.

Education

Leadership & Communication

Toastmasters International

Information Technology

University of Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Guest / Visitor Experience & engagement
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking / Storytelling
  • Team Player
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Guided tours /Group tours

Professional Memberships

  • Toastmasters International, 2014
  • Engineers Toastmasters Club, True

Timeline

Senior Receptionist

The Racquet Club By Emirates Palace
04.2023 - Current

Freelance Experience Executive

Etihad Museum
02.2023 - 07.2023

Tour Guide

Qatar Airways
10.2022 - 01.2023

Tour Guide

Barker Langham - Expo 2020 Dubai
11.2021 - 03.2022

Sales Coordinator

Step Global
01.2020 - 12.2020

Customer Service Rep

Triburg Freight Services
03.2019 - 12.2019

Training Assistant

ImageXchange Grooming
01.2017 - 11.2018

Front Desk Exec

Baines Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2016

Leadership & Communication

Toastmasters International

Information Technology

University of Zimbabwe
Ellen Chirindo