Zoë McKinley
Callian
Summary
Dedicated to maintaining clean and orderly environments. Committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere and enhancing the overall living experience for residents and guests. Thrives in a team environment and excels in collaborating with others to achieve common goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Embroidery Specialist
Sea Design
04.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot issues with embroidery machines, minimizing downtime and maximizing production output.
- Collaborated with design team to create unique and intricate embroidery patterns for clients.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing workspace and maintaining equipment, resulting in increased productivity.
- Organized inventory of thread colors and materials, enabling quick access during project execution.
- Operated multi-head sewing machines to produce embroidered items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained detailed records of machine maintenance schedules for optimal performance over time.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Housekeeper
Domaine de Grande Bastide
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Planned work to cause minimal disturbance to residents and visitors
- Assisted in orientation and training of new housekeeping employees
- Informed manager about structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning
- Operated and maintained various types of commercial and residential laundry equipment
- Cleaned rooms to satisfaction of clients and management
- Proactively replenished guest supplies and amenities
- Performed various laundry duties, folding, ironing and pressing to maintain set high standards of cleanliness
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Design floral displays for dining tables & throughout the villa. Purchasing of fresh flowers.
- Help with food preparation & service
Proprietor
Le Chateau de Monfreville
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Bought a historic chateau in Normandy
- Renovated the chateau & made the grounds into a small boutique campsite
- Redecorated the 2 existing gites on the property
- Acquired two traditional Irish gypsy vans & refurbished them into chic glamping accommodation.
- Voted top 10 campsites in France
- 5 star Trip Advisor reviews
- Hosted weddings and live events
Landlord
The Settle Inns
04.1998 - 04.2008
- Bought the first pub in Battersea, London
- A full refurbishment of the premises
- Voted 'The Evening Standard Pub of the Year' award
- 5 star rating & reviews
- Went on to buy 2 more pubs in Archway & Kensington adding to The Settle brand
- Sold out in 2007 - one of the most successful sales of a pub chain
Public Relations Executive
Livewire
03.1992 - 03.1996
- Worked as an executive for this thriving PR agency
- Clients included Evian Mineral Water, Aussie Haircare, Hawaiian Tropic, Durex, Scrabble & The National Union of Students
- Hosted the British Snowboarding Championships in Les Arcs in 1994
- Organised a beach volley competition in Convent Garden, London with international players and the models of Hawaiian Tropic
Education
Higher National Diploma - Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing
Chichester Technical College
Chichester, UK01.1989
GCSEs - English, English Literature, Maths, Geography, Art, Biology, Dressmaking
Rosemead School
Littlehampton, UK01.1986
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Confidentiality & Honesty
- Time Management
- Administration
- Computer Literate
- Waitressing
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Home Cookery
- Inventory management
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Painting
- Pottery
- Walking
- Reading
Additional Information
• Birthday ~ 13 August 1970
• Nationality ~ British
• Happily Married
• Carte de Sejour for France
• French Drivers License
• Health ~ Excellent
• Non Smoker
• No Tattoos
Timeline
Embroidery Specialist
Sea Design
04.2024 - Current
Housekeeper
Domaine de Grande Bastide
04.2021 - 09.2024
Proprietor
Le Chateau de Monfreville
01.2008 - 12.2020
Landlord
The Settle Inns
04.1998 - 04.2008
Public Relations Executive
Livewire
03.1992 - 03.1996
GCSEs - English, English Literature, Maths, Geography, Art, Biology, Dressmaking
Rosemead School
Higher National Diploma - Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing
Chichester Technical College
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