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Waitress
KIRELLA FAMOA

KIRELLA FAMOA

Checkhall

Summary

Detail-oriented and customer-focused professional with extensive experience in recordkeeping, transaction handling, and client service. Recognized for exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in fast-paced environments while consistently delivering high-quality results. Proficient in time management and MS Office, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Valued for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing demands, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Fort Young Hotel
11.2020 - Current
  • Performed clerical accounting tasks including invoice processing and data entry.
  • Assisted with monthly financial reporting and reconciliation.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for vendor and customer accounts.
  • Supported the accounting department with audits and financial tracking.
  • Ability to work well in isolation and as a team as well as assist team members if required
  • Excellent customer service skills with strong oral communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
  • Time flexibility as shifts starts from 6am and shifts end at 11pm with occasional requirement to extend time
  • Arrive 15minutes before shift starts at restaurant
  • Knowledge of menus and services offered by the restaurant and hotel
  • Accomplish necessary tasks using a computer including use of MS office and Point of Sale system
  • Preparing final bill accurately to present to guest, accept payment, process through point of sale and ensure guest receives cash difference
  • Prepares restaurant for service
  • Welcomes and greets customers with an appropriate greeting
  • Takes guests orders by phone and repeating orders to ensure it is taken properly
  • Take reservations by phone and repeating to ensure name and time is done accurately
  • Handle guest complaints efficiently and reports matters to supervisor on duty
  • Responds promptly and courteously to any guest request
  • Hold all information regarding the Fort Young Hotel in the strictest confidence

Accounts clerk

Springfield Trading ltd Wholesale
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed clerical accounting tasks including invoice processing and data entry.
  • Assisted with monthly financial reporting and reconciliation.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for vendor and customer accounts.
  • Supported the accounting department with audits and financial tracking.
  • Ability to work well in isolation and as a team as well as assist team members if required
  • Excellent customer service skills with strong oral communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
  • Time flexibility as shifts starts from 6am and shifts end at 11pm with occasional requirement to extend time
  • Arrive 15minutes before shift starts at restaurant
  • Knowledge of menus and services offered by the restaurant and hotel
  • Accomplish necessary tasks using a computer including use of MS office and Point of Sale system
  • Preparing final bill accurately to present to guest, accept payment, process through point of sale and ensure guest receives cash difference
  • Prepares restaurant for service
  • Welcomes and greets customers with an appropriate greeting
  • Takes guests orders by phone and repeating orders to ensure it is taken properly
  • Take reservations by phone and repeating to ensure name and time is done accurately
  • Handle guest complaints efficiently and reports matters to supervisor on duty
  • Responds promptly and courteously to any guest request
  • Hold all information regarding the Fort Young Hotel in the strictest confidence

Assistant manager

Cam-K's Organics
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for a three-member team.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Assisted General Manager in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.

Customer Service Representative

Clear Harbor Dominica
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge.
  • Consulted with customers to determine the best methods to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Answered customer questions and addressed concerns.
  • Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems, and solutions.
  • Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.
  • Set up and activated customer accounts to maintain QA satisfaction levels.
  • Assisted with clerical needs, including answering telephone calls, performing database management, and drafting correspondence.
  • Completed assigned duties and consistently produced a high volume of work to support daily business needs.

Intern

Rosalie Bay Resort
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained records of reported hours to support accurate payroll administration.
  • Answered phone calls daily and took messages or transferred to the appropriate party.
  • Furthered research by organizing data, generating spreadsheets and drafting detailed reports.
  • Coordinated project files to support Events Co-ordinator and enhance team success.
  • Replenished office inventory, removed trash and delivered files to employees to maintain an organized workplace.
  • Adhered to strict security protocols to protect the confidentiality of all data.

Education

Certificate - Financial Management And Evaluation

University Of The West Indies
10-2025

Certificate - Human Resource Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus
08-2025

Certificate - Conflict Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus
08-2025

Certificate - Supervisory Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus
05.2025

Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Certificate - Certified Guest Service Professional Tourism

American Hotel and Lodging Association
12.2020

Associate of Science - Hospitality Studies

Dominica State College
04.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Dominica Grammar School
06.2013

Skills

  • Time management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Privacy and confidentiality skills

Awards

Volunteer/Usher for World Creole Music Festival, Volunteer/Usher, Dominica Cricket Association, Volunteer Dominica Festivals Commission - Miss Dominica Pageant

Timeline

Accounts clerk

Springfield Trading ltd Wholesale
12.2023 - 04.2024

Waitress

Fort Young Hotel
11.2020 - Current

Assistant manager

Cam-K's Organics
10.2018 - 03.2021

Customer Service Representative

Clear Harbor Dominica
06.2018 - 09.2018

Intern

Rosalie Bay Resort
06.2017 - 08.2017

Certificate - Supervisory Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus

Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Florida Atlantic University

Certificate - Certified Guest Service Professional Tourism

American Hotel and Lodging Association

Associate of Science - Hospitality Studies

Dominica State College

High School Diploma - undefined

Dominica Grammar School

Certificate - Financial Management And Evaluation

University Of The West Indies

Certificate - Human Resource Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus

Certificate - Conflict Management

University Of The West Indies Open Campus
KIRELLA FAMOA