The Derby Conference CentrePlacement Student
Jun. 2013 - Jun. 2014DerbyEvents and Conferencing Assistant • Developed administrative skills such as telephone etiquette, written and oral communication skills, knowledge of filing and updating records • Managing enquiries and bookings which established sales skills and customer communication. • Organisation of Christmas party nights, managing over 1500 covers: forming organisation skills, problem solving situations and attention to detail • Complete project management of charity fundraiser event, raising over £1000 for charity– skills including budget control, time management and teamwork skills. • Use of information systems to monitor bookings and use for revenue analytical purposes. Operations Assistant • Duty manager role – gaining leadership and interpersonal skills. Adopting theories such as lean management. • Assessing stock control and staff management. General overseeing of day to day activities developing skills in decision making. • Enhancing customer interaction and communication skills. • Reception work including taking enquiries and front of house operations.