CHANTAL PICK
Corporate Flight Attendant/Administrative Assistant/Hospitality Professional
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA +27-81-545-**** *********@*****.***
ZA.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ WILLING TO RELOCATE
A highly professional, multi-lingual First Class Flight Attendant with over 8 years of experience in a fast paced client focused environment. Possessing excellent organisation and communication skills, with a pro-active independent approach to all tasks and the ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and efficient manner. Detail oriented with a good knowledge of silver service etiquette and VIP protocol. I would like to use my experience of a diverse customer base and my passion for providing an outstanding and unique service to each client to further my career and skill set within a Corporate Aviation environment or with a UHNW client within a private residence or family office. I believe that my professional attitude, dynamic interpersonal skills and commitment to both my customers and my team make me an asset to any organisation. FLIGHT ATTENDANT
COMAIR LTD. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
AUG 2017 - PRESENT
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
OCEAN TRUST, REAL ESTATE, SOUTH AFRICA
APR 2016 - JUL 2017
WILLIAM SIMPSON, VEHICLE SALES, SOUTH AFRICA
RECEPTIONIST AND ADMIN ASSISTANT
JUL 2014 - MAR 2016
FIRST CLASS FLIGHT ATTENDANT
ETIHAD AIRWAYS, ABU DHABI, UAE
JAN 2007 - OCT 2012
AU PAIR AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE STUDENT, PRIVATE FAMILY BASED IN USA
MAY 2006 - OCT 2007
SALES CONSULTANT, SOUTH AFRICA
TIME WATCH SPECIALISTS
APR 2005 - FEB 2006
SALES CONSULTANT AND BEAUTY ADVISOR
YVES SAINT LAURENT, SOUTH AFRICA
DEC 2003 - DEC 2004
Comair local and regional services in Southern Africa under the British Airways livery as part of their license agreement.
Delivering exceptional customer service in a proud, professional manner Handling challenging situations, short notice and extended flight duties Maintaining integrity, confidentiality and diplomacy at all times Keeping good time management and impeccable style and image Handling catering orders in base and outstation
Providing safe environment on board through safe work practice and SEP knowledge Provided PR, Administrative and Secretarial Support when required. Liaised with all private tenants whilst maintaining utmost confidentiality Proficient with Microsoft, Word, Excel & Power point Pastel First aid trained and privacy.
Monitor all incoming telephone calls and emails.
Invoicing, Administration, Financial month end and book keeping. Typing documents of sensitive and confidential nature in corporate in house style. CPR trained
Customer service Relationship skills
In-charge of all Front of House and Reception Duties- Administrative duties: Processing Licenses, Tax Invoices and Sales Documents (Pinnacle)- Receiving and Directing Guests and Clients accordingly Ensured all airline and federal aviation regulations were followed at all times to guarantee the safety of passengers and crew.
Performed in-flight checks of all cabin emergency equipment as well as cabin safety security checks.
Worked within a team of Cabin Crew to time constraints, to ensure that all elements of the company product are successfully delivered to guests satisfaction. Took the initiative, on several flights, to help with the service in Business and First Class. Au Pair and Cultural Exchange Student: Through (YDP) Youth Discovery Programme I was a competent Au Pair providing top quality childcare working for a private family based in the USA.
Excellent hygiene standards taking responsibility for health, safety and development of their children.
Meal Preparation. Prepare meals and snacks for the children. Morning Routine. Helping children to get dressed and ready for the day. Transportation. Help get the kids ready for school Other activities in charge of: Playtime, Washing, Homework, Tidying Up and Bedtime. General sales and upkeep of store.
Administration duties as answering calls, client liaison, booking in watches for repairs. Banking.
Provided exceptional service to YSL customers and achieved sales targets Worked flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Learned fundamental product knowledge (features, benefits, usage) and application techniques to provide best results for clients.
Generated sales to achieve sales target by applying brand selling method, product knowledge and by following basic service flow.
Ability to use POS software and other digital systems required to successfully run the counter. Maintained the counter/store quality and merchandising including appearance and cleanliness of counter/store, by following merchandising guidelines to ensure on shelf product availability. Developed positive relationships with department store floor managers and head office. SUMMARY
WORK EXPERIENCE
COLLEGE DEGREE
FALSE BAY COLLEGE MUIZENBERG, CAPE TOWN
JAN 2002 - JUL 2003
Management Assistant, 18 month Certification Course Modules covered: Communications
(N6), Office Practices (N6), Information Processing (N6) and Public Relations (N5) PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, Word, Excel & PowerPoint Problem Solving Self-Motivation
Flexibility/Adaptability & Organisation skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to manage, implement social media & marketing campaigns Client Database Management
Customer relation’s skills
Management assistance N6 communication computer practice Public relations information processing
Reliable, honest, hardworking, and a Team player
AVIATION ORIENTATED SKILLS
Aircraft Trained: A319/320/330, 340-500, 344-600 & B777 Cabin Management & In-flight Service & Proficient in VIP Catering Committed to Safety in all operations
Excellent leadership, customer service, multi-tasking skills & efficiency to work under pressure
VIP protocols, confidentiality & integrity
Effective Teamwork & Leadership whilst working within Multi cultural environment
First aid & CPR trained.
E-learning safety management system orientation customer service inspired service training customer relationship skills Click to Enlarge:
D.O.B: 24/08/1984, Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Single, Height: 1.60cm Weight: 70 Kgs Driving Licence: Code B (AUTOMATIC) Driver Licence, SA Hobbies & Interests: Scrap booking, working out, (i'm obsessed with Chloe Tings workouts), traveling where I enjoy nothing better than sampling food from all over the world and experiencing new cultures. I also enjoy organizing cupboards and putting outfits together for my friends who ask my advice. Chantelle Patterson - Administration Manager, William Simpson Cars(PYT) Ltd. T: +27-21-710-****
E: **********@**************.**.**
Aure Crumplin - Accountant, The Ocean Trust
T: +27 22 627 544
E: ****.*@****.**.**
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