Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
GILLIAN CROWLEY

GILLIAN CROWLEY

Alpe D'Huez

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hotel Manager

Hotel Belle Etoile
Alpe D'Huez
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented hotel policies and procedures.
  • Provided training to staff in customer service, safety, and other topics related to hospitality industry.
  • Assigned duties and monitored performance of all employees in the hotel.
  • Ensured that guests received prompt, courteous attention throughout their stay.
  • Maintained high standards of quality control, hygiene, health and safety.
  • Oversaw daily housekeeping operations to ensure cleanliness of guest rooms and public areas.
  • Created a positive work environment for staff by providing guidance, support, recognition and motivation.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as linen, amenities to ensure adequate availability of items at all times.

Front of House Staff Member

Barrakee Lodge
Perisher Valley
05.2023 - Current
  • Working for the Australian Snow Season from May to October 6th
  • Explained menu items, took orders and delivered food courses according to instruction.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Collaborated with staff to meet incoming guest needs, smooth check-in processes and maximize satisfaction.
  • Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.

General Manager

The Lodge Jamberoo
Jamberoo
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Same ownership as The Cove Jervis Bay I got relocated to Jamberoo to Open up a New Resort
  • Went through 3.5 months of renovations to open a brand new resort.
  • Started up all booking systems and policies as well as a fully functional restaurant and bar.
  • Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services for hardship cases.
  • Managed team of front desk agents, supervising personnel in issue resolution.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Inspected hotel rooms and public spaces to determine cleanliness and need for room updates.
  • Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.
  • Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Office Manager

The Cove Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
  • Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
  • Kept records of room availability and guest accounts, manually or using computers.
  • Responded to inquiries and room requests made online, by phone and via email.
  • Greeted, registered and assigned rooms to hotel or motel guests.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Answered guest inquiries, recommending shopping, dining or entertainment.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.

Traffic Controller

KPI Construction
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
  • Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
  • Monitored and coordinated traffic during power outages and emergencies.
  • Served as point of contact for members of general public, answering traffic-related questions and responding to complaints and requests.
  • Developed solutions to enhance vehicular flow and safety by analyzing traffic data.

FOH

Springully General Store Cafe
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed day-to-day restaurant operations with focus on quality and meeting customer expectations.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Handled complaints, settled disputes and resolved customer conflicts.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.

Venue Manager

Dinner Plain Hotel
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Venue Manager of Bunny

01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw Construction and change over of Robarta to Bunny with new owners
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Oversaw club schedule and planned events in advance to achieve organized operations.
  • Coordinated menus, wine lists and allergy options for large events.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial objectives and sales goals by implementing product pricing.
  • Marketed and highlighted social events by coordinating with internal teams.
  • Attended weekend night events to observe and analyze club operations.
  • Took note of local competition and successful marketing strategies to increase profit.
  • Calculated payroll by recording employee hours worked and approved time off requests.

Venue Manager

Robarta
Melbourne
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Marketed venue location and events using social media and websites.
  • Participated in community events and developed relationships with public to attract new patrons.
  • Assigned work to team members and evaluated performance against standards.
  • Oversaw club schedule and planned events in advance to achieve organized operations.
  • Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
  • Managed supply inventory for team and distributed resources to meet demand.
  • Sought out opportunities to improve service levels and corrected problems.
  • Monitored activities to enforce rules and safety procedures or arrange removal of unruly patrons.
  • Kept track of drink inventory and ordered new stock to maintain supplies.
  • Calculated payroll by recording employee hours worked and approved time off requests.

Education

Malvern Institute
01.2018
Fitness instructor and Personal Trainer

RobartaRoMuireSpringullyTrafficBarrakeeAlpeColaiste Muire
01.2011

NswD'HuezScoil Bhride
01.2005

Skills

  • Great Customer Service
  • Hard working , Punctual Employee
  • Great Initiative
  • Performance Improvements
  • Policy/Program Development
  • Sales Team Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Guest Experiences
  • Social Media Networking
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Supervision

Certification

  • Certified licensee of a Restaurant & Bar NSW
  • NSW RSA
  • White Card

Timeline

Hotel Manager - Hotel Belle Etoile
11.2023 - Current
Front of House Staff Member - Barrakee Lodge
05.2023 - Current
General Manager - The Lodge Jamberoo
09.2022 - 05.2023
Office Manager - The Cove Jervis Bay
01.2022 - 09.2022
Traffic Controller - KPI Construction
02.2021 - 12.2021
FOH - Springully General Store Cafe
10.2020 - 12.2020
Venue Manager - Dinner Plain Hotel
06.2020 - 10.2020
Venue Manager of Bunny -
01.2019 - 02.2020
Venue Manager - Robarta
12.2015 - 12.2017
Malvern Institute - ,
RobartaRoMuireSpringullyTrafficBarrakeeAlpeColaiste Muire - ,
NswD'HuezScoil Bhride - ,
  • Certified licensee of a Restaurant & Bar NSW
  • NSW RSA
  • White Card
GILLIAN CROWLEY