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Orla Cunningham

Kildare,Ireland

Summary

A fully qualified nail technician specialising in gel nails, certified in the application and removal of gel, as well as nail diseases and hygiene. Completed an upskill course to enhance time management and stay updated on new nail trends and methods, including training on electronic file usage. Known for exceptional customer service skills, observant nature, and great attention to detail. Possesses a warm personality that facilitates effective teamwork and independent work. Quick learner with a passion for acquiring new skills, computer literate with basic knowledge of Word and Excel, and trained in social media management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Call centre agent

Hays Recruitment
Naas, Co Kildare
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed a high level of inbound calls, answering customer queries or referred them to the correct business departments
  • Dealt with customer complaints in a professional manner and escalated effectively
  • Supported vulnerable customers facing banking difficulties
  • Supported customers facing bereavement, offering advice on available options
  • Trained in new staff, answering any queries they might have. This also included allowing them to listen in on my calls as well as listening in to theirs to help guide them through customer queries
  • Handled incoming calls from customers who had experienced fraud.
  • Managed meetings, updating my team members of any business updates.
  • Coordinated business communications with relevant departments via email and phone
  • Underwent multiple training modules including: health and safety, vulnerable customers, bereavement support and customer service skills.
  • Consistently achieved performance targets in alignment with organisational objectives

Waitress

RHK bars
Naas, Co Kildare
10.2021 - 09.2023

Assumed similar roles to those held at Las Radas with extra duties

  • Oversaw kitchen operations, coordinated food service and prepared desserts during peak service hours
  • Stock control; stock taking as well as ordering stock.
  • Worked behind the bar, taking drinks orders and making drinks.
  • Hosting the restaurant; taking bookings, seating tables and dealing with customer complaints or queries.
  • Conducted weekly deep cleaning and ensured secure restaurant closure nightly
  • Trained new staff in both kitchen and floor areas

While working in The monread I underwent social media training which included;

  • Maintaining colourful, fun and informative social media platforms
  • Answering customer queries via these platforms.
  • Scheduling posts on both Instagram and Facebook

Waitress

Las radas tapas bar
Naas, Co Kildare
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Took food and drinks orders as well as ran food and drinks to tables
  • Took card and cash payments with delivery of accurate change
  • Opened and set up the restaurant in the mornings as well as closed and locked up at night.
  • Provided menus to customers along with making food and wine recommendations
  • Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.

Education

Leaving certificate -

St. Marys college
Kildare, Co Kildare

Skills

I am a fully qualified nail technician who specialises in gel nails


I have always prided myself in my customer service skills and it has always been what I enjoy most about my past jobs as well as my current


I have an observant nature and great attention to detail


I believe my warm personality allows me to work well when working in a team or one to one However I also do not have an issue when working with my own initiative


I enjoy learning new skills and believe I learn quickest when thrown into the deep end


Computer literate with a basic understanding of word and excel


Social media trained



Timeline

Call centre agent

Hays Recruitment
09.2023 - Current

Waitress

RHK bars
10.2021 - 09.2023

Waitress

Las radas tapas bar
06.2021 - 10.2021

Leaving certificate -

St. Marys college
Orla Cunningham