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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Work Availability
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HELLEN KISAKYE

HELLEN KISAKYE

DUBAI

Summary

Am Energetic , self motivated and hard working person with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in hospitality setting and Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.

Am Seeking for work in a challenging atmosphere so as to nurture companies’ goals and my personal skills with an opportunity of become an asset to an organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

HOSTESS

MASHA AND BEAR RESTAURANT, JBR
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.

Customer Service/Sales Representative

WOOLWORTHS
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.

Receptionist

CASE HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Makerere University, Uganda
02.2015

High School Diploma -

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL, Uganda
02.2012

Skills

  • Results oriented
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Excellent Team Work
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reservation Documentation
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Front of House Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Safe Work Practices

Affiliations

HOSTESS, WAITRESS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SALES ASSOCIATE, RECEPTIONIST

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

HOSTESS - MASHA AND BEAR RESTAURANT, JBR
01.2020 - 08.2023
Customer Service/Sales Representative - WOOLWORTHS
05.2017 - 05.2019
Receptionist - CASE HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 03.2017
Makerere University - Bachelor of Science,
MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL - High School Diploma,
HELLEN KISAKYE