Rachel Straine
Glasgow
Summary
Worked in customer facing roles for many years and my passion in life is to create a welcoming, positive environment for all my guests and by being a host I can express that the best way I can.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Celebrity Cruises
Miami
04.2026 - Current
- Supplied guests with diverse beverages, including cocktails, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and teas and coffees, enhancing their dining experience.
- I provide friendliness and a smile while serving my guests as I want to provide a high standard of customer service and make sure they know they are welcomed onboard.
- Worked in fast-paced environment, effectively multitasking to manage multiple guest orders simultaneously.
- Communicated clearly with guests regarding their drink orders.
- Followed ship's cleaning procedures while serving guests, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Stewardess and Host
Noosa Catalina 🚢
Noosa
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Welcomed and organized guests on board, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start.
- Welcomed and organized all guests on board.
- Coordinated entertainment, drinks, food, music, and special requests, ensuring seamless enjoyment for all guests.
- My role was to ensure they were well taken care of and informed about all our amenities.
- Circulated drinks and food, maintaining high service standards to enhance guest experience.
- Provided attentive service to guests and shared information about amenities.
Entertainment Host for Children
Fairy Bread Parties
Sydney
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with agency to deliver themed character experiences for children's birthday celebrations.
- My job involved dressing up as the character assigned to me by the agency and performing for the children, ensuring I stayed in character to create a magical and entertaining atmosphere for the guests.
- I facilitated games for children, provided arts and crafts, led dance activities, and coordinated food and cake.
- Performed party tricks such as magic, balloon animals, and bubbles to enhance the fantasy experience for children.
Entertainment Host
LUO Bellaire
Sydney
07.2023 - 08.2024
- During my time in Sydney, I served as an Entertainment Host for VIP clients at a company that supplied Belaire Prosecco to various clients.
- Coordinated dinner parties for guests, delivering exceptional hospitality and entertainment while showcasing our product.
- I greeted guests, escorted them to their seats, and organized them for the event.
- Supervised staff for food, beverage services, and entertainment, ensuring seamless operations to meet guests' needs.
- I delivered speeches and made announcements, ensuring that everyone was having a good time.
- I handled the event setup, preparing all amenities and equipment beforehand to make everything aesthetically pleasing and well-organized.
Education
HND - Technical Theatre And Costume Design
Glasgow City College
Glasgow 06.2021 - 06.2023
Advanced Higher - Art And Design
Strathaven Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Advanced Higher - Drama
Strathaven Academmy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Highers - Art And Design
Strathaven Academy
Strathaven 06.2020 - 07.2021
Higher - Philosophy
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - Home Economics
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - English
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - Maths
Strathaven Academy
06.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
- Mixology techniques
- Excellent customer service
- Efficient order management
- Manage well under pressure
- Creative problem solver
- Strong work ethic
- Friendly and approachable
Timeline
Bartender
Celebrity Cruises
04.2026 - Current
Stewardess and Host
Noosa Catalina 🚢
03.2025 - 08.2025
Entertainment Host for Children
Fairy Bread Parties
11.2024 - 04.2025
Entertainment Host
LUO Bellaire
07.2023 - 08.2024
HND - Technical Theatre And Costume Design
Glasgow City College
06.2021 - 06.2023
Advanced Higher - Art And Design
Strathaven Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Advanced Higher - Drama
Strathaven Academmy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Highers - Art And Design
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 07.2021
Higher - Philosophy
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - Home Economics
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - English
Strathaven Academy
06.2020 - 06.2021
Higher - Maths
Strathaven Academy
06.2019 - 06.2020