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Ashley Carratura

Westwood,NJ

Summary

  • Part time student in college pursuing degree in associate of arts (AA). Fields of study in both graphic arts and acting/theatre.
  • Knowledge in programs such as microsoft excel, microsoft spreadsheets and photoshop.
  • Part time experience in theatre and acting. Responsible for portraying role in production to present character to audience. experience with reading scripts , taking cues and and rehearsing with others when preparing for and acting out a role.
  • Friendly professional with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Extensive knowledge of cuisine and food and wine pairings. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper

various clients
Westwood, NJ
01.2023 - Current
  • Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residential spaces, and cooked meals for clients.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Ensured the care and well-being of pets while owners were away
  • Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.

Front Desk Receptionist

New York Sports Club
Westwood , NJ
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Opened and closed the gym during morning and night shifts. Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service to guests at check-in.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner. Maintained efficient message handling operations on behalf of the manager
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Successfully resolved account and membership issues by investigating and analyzing client complaints.

Waitress and Hostess

Harmony Tea room
Westwood, NJ
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
  • Developed an inviting ambiance while successfully delivering food and drink orders.
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
  • Provided outstanding customer service by presenting menus, answering inquiries regarding menu items, and making personalized recommendations in order to create a positive dining experience.
  • Effectively manages tables and takes orders, consistently paying attention to details
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments by providing exceptional customer service as a dedicated and personable waitress.
  • Coordinated dining room staff workflow to foster prompt and courteous service.
  • Performed basic math calculations when computing bills for customers' meals.

Tjmaxx Cashier and Jewelry Counter

Tjmaxx
Westwood, NJ
11.2017 - 08.2021
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Presented and showcased jewelry to customers successfully.
  • Demonstrated exceptional sales skills in promoting and selling TJ Maxx credit cards.
  • Adjusted inventory records based on physical counts and investigation of variances.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.

Cashier and Jewelry Counter

Kmart
Westwood, NJ
08.2013 - 09.2017
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Utilized effective sales techniques to showcase and promote jewelry to customers
  • Performed duties within the garden shop division.

Provided exceptional customer service

  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Arts

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Skills

Exceptional customer service and communication skills in restaurant hospitality, front desk receptionist and retail

  • Focused and detail-oriented in fast paced work environments
  • Quality Assurance in hospitality background ,
  • Excellent communication skills and customer service
  • creating a friendly and inviting ambiance for clients
  • mprov Acting
  • Attracting customers
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Data Entry
  • Conflict Resolution

Languages

Italian
Limited

Affiliations

  • experience as extra in television and commercials on the side

Timeline

Housekeeper

various clients
01.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

New York Sports Club
10.2021 - 07.2023

Waitress and Hostess

Harmony Tea room
10.2021 - 07.2022

Tjmaxx Cashier and Jewelry Counter

Tjmaxx
11.2017 - 08.2021

Cashier and Jewelry Counter

Kmart
08.2013 - 09.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Arts

Bergen Community College
Ashley Carratura