As a master's degree student at the National College of Ireland, I challenge myself to develop my abilities and broaden my horizon. Throughout the years I have developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in various positions. My key areas of interest are marketing, communication, sales, mystery shopping, event planning, entrepreneurship. Currently located in Dublin and looking for job opportunities.
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BLANCA BARRIOS
IRELAND
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work history
The fleet hotelDublín, Dublin
Food and beverage assistant
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Provided first-class customer care through helpful, friendly service.
- Enforced rules for cleanliness and sanitisation to ensure constant compliance with health and food safety standards.
- Placed orders and processed payments in POS systems, maintaining efficient service operations.
- Contributed to a food-safe environment, verifying proper food storage to reduce risk of spoilage.
- Actively listened to guests and understood when managing complex food service complaints.
- Warmly greeted customers upon arrival, minimising wait times to improve restaurant experiences.
- Cleared tables, wiped down and replaced cutlery between courses to limit service disruptions.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
12 THE LOCK HOTEL BOUTQUE
Hotel Manager
2022.01 - 2022.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Hired and mentored all new employees while also demonstrating best methods for servicing clients and guests
- Ensured that guest complaints were handled in the most effective manner possible and that complimentary services were offered for hardship cases
- Kindly and warmly welcomed guests as they entered the building, offering good experiences and tried to find a good price to ensure an excellent first impression
- Made sure that guest complaints were handled in the most effective manner possible and that complimentary services were offered to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Coordinated with wait staff on maintenance and resupply of buffet stations, quick turn of dining room and delivery of fresh dishes.
Holiday Inn
Front Desk Receptionist, service
•Food and Beverage Assistant
2021.11 - 2022.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Check-in & Check-out
- Customer, Check the food and drink on time with the high pressure and bring the guest a satisfactory food
TYC, Turismo y ConvencionesMexico City
Event Organizer
2017.01 - 2019.09 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- For brands like Loreal and government, communicated Hotels, Supervision Of Gastronomy, Music And Spaces For Exhibitions, Meetings etc
- Researched and located venues for events, using excellent research skills and networking to obtain venues that fit client descriptions
- Communicated with clients to determine their needs, budget, and event vision
- Planned and designed schedules for events, including entertainment, activities, meals and other aspects based on client requests
- Arranged all event entertainment, such as music, performers and guest speakers based on client requirements and performer availability
- Planned and sourced foods for events, as well as designing menus to fit client vision and budget
- Proposed ideas and vision for event design to clients or stakeholders through presentations and pitches
- Managed event operations, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up and organizing vendors
- Gathered event requirements, including venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines through face-to-face client meetings.
PGJ, s OfficeMexico City
Attorney General, Assistant, Director
2015.01 - 2017.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Provided high level of administrative support, including copying, faxing, and document distribution
- Handled client correspondence and internal communications in professional manner
- Created monthly reports and presentations
- Coordinated and booked meetings, conferences, and client appointments for managers
- Answered phones and performed clerical office functions
- Organized files, faxed reports, and scanned documents, maintaining tidy front desk and reception area
- Uploaded files and entered date onto records management system
- Created and maintained spreadsheets using Excel.
Tv AztecaMexico City
Intern
2014.08 - 2015.12 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Professional Internships In The Content Area For The La Academia Kids Lala Program I.
PAN, Action
Director of Communication
2015.05 - 2015.07 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- In charge of the communication area of the candidate for local deputy Ernesto Sánchez Rodríguez
- Creation of press releases and campaign slogan
- Verification of the content of the candidate before the media communication
- Establish interviews with the candidate through the various and more distinguished media of D.F
- Social networks of the candidate
Samsung Electronics Mexico
Marketing Trainee
2014.01 - 2014.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Coordinated with sales supervision to ensure the effective implementation of sales in the white line
- Supported in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service and using the seven steps for sale for attract new customer and bring their not just a product if not a life experience
- Mystery shopping
Efekto
Journalist
2013.05 - 2013.12 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- News (Tv Channel 234 De Sky, 125 De Cable And 163 De Total Play
- Interviews with actors and singer
- Creative content
- Public Relations
Education
National College of Ireland
Master's Degree from Entrepreneurship
2023
University overview
B2)
2021
University overview
ELI School
2022
University overview
Atlantic School
2020
University overview
Universidad Intercontinental (Uic
Bachelor's Degree from Communication
2012
University overview
Radio And Television Training Center Raúl Del Campo Jr
Diploma from Journalism
2012
University overview
La Salle Del Pedregal High School
2008
University overview
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Teamwork, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Creativity, Resilience, Adaptability, Digital Acumen, Agility, Leadership, Self - Discipline, Creativity
- Guest interaction
- Quality Control
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Product recommendations
- Point of Sale system accuracy
Languages
English
Advanced
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Food and beverage assistant
The fleet hotel
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Hotel Manager
12 THE LOCK HOTEL BOUTQUE
2022.01 - 2022.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Front Desk Receptionist, service
•Food and Beverage Assistant
Holiday Inn
2021.11 - 2022.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Event Organizer
TYC, Turismo y Convenciones
2017.01 - 2019.09 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Director of Communication
PAN, Action
2015.05 - 2015.07 (2 education.months_Label)
Attorney General, Assistant, Director
PGJ, s Office
2015.01 - 2017.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Intern
Tv Azteca
2014.08 - 2015.12 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Marketing Trainee
Samsung Electronics Mexico
2014.01 - 2014.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Journalist
Efekto
2013.05 - 2013.12 (7 education.months_Label)
National College of Ireland
Master's Degree from Entrepreneurship
B2)
ELI School
Atlantic School
Universidad Intercontinental (Uic
Bachelor's Degree from Communication
Radio And Television Training Center Raúl Del Campo Jr
Diploma from Journalism
La Salle Del Pedregal High School