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Josphat Kahia

Josphat Kahia

Dubai

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Assistant

Australian World Trading LLC
11.2021 - Current
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to establish accurate representation of products marketed to customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

Front Desk Receptionist

Tivoli Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.

Waiter

Ritz Calton Hotel
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Salesperson

Neema Textiles
01.2018 - 07.2019


  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management -

Kenya Utalii College
Nairobi Kenya
10.2018

High School Diploma -

Aquinas Boys High School
Nairobi Kenya
12.2015

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Unity Primary School
Nairobi Kenya
12.2011

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Computer skills
  • Customer service
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Time management

Certification

Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management Kenya Utalii College

Computer Packages NIBS institute

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Australian World Trading LLC
11.2021 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Tivoli Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels
08.2020 - 09.2021

Waiter

Ritz Calton Hotel
08.2019 - 07.2020

Salesperson

Neema Textiles
01.2018 - 07.2019

Computer Packages NIBS institute

Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management -

Kenya Utalii College

High School Diploma -

Aquinas Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Unity Primary School
Josphat Kahia