CURRICULUM VITAE
POLYCARP GITU WAITHIRA
P.O BOX 4432, Thika, 01000, Kiambu
Mobile : +254-***-******
Email: ***************@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am an industrious individual with the ability to adapt well, a fast learner with excellent customer service skills, paired with close attention to details and ability to work well under minimum supervision in an ethical and trustworthy manner.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ARIJIJU RETREAT
Laikipia
2021 – present
Front of house and butler
Key responsibilities:
Formal table service and service of drinks
Care of wine cellar
Meeting and greeting guests
Care of silverware and fine antiques
House flower arrangment and table decoration
Store keeping responsibilities:
Monthly stock count
Input of stock count on Microsoft excel
Receiving and input of resupply to stores
ELKARAMA LODGE
Laikipia
2018 – 2021
Guests Relations and administration manager
Key responsibilities:
Liasing with reservations office to provide guest information to the lodge team
Welcoming, meeting and greeting guests
Preparing welcome folders and gift packages
Making local travel arrangements for non-resident guests
Hosting guests and planning guests activities during their stay
Anticipating and addressing guest needs to ensure comfortable stay
Store keeping and recording
Receive and orchestrate all lodge orders and deliveries
Managing lodge phone and administration email
Managing lodge onsite payments
Responsible for curio shop
Responsible for end month reporting to lodge manager and directors
EDUCATION
Machakos University
Machakos
2014 – 2017
Undergraduate degree - Graduation pending
Kirimara High School
Karatina
2013
High School Diploma – Grade scored B(plain)
ST. Teresa Academy
Nyeri
2008
GED – Marks scored 375/500
SKILLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Great leadership and staff management
Excellent active and critical listening
Reasonable problem solving
Excellent customer service
Critical decision making
Cooperative in teamwork
Industrious adaptability to different conditions and environments
Resourceful creativity
Highly organized
Effective time management
Keen attention to details
COURSES
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and UK Public Health Rapid Support Team – Tackling the Novel Corona Virus
July 2020
British Council – Policy Making
May 2020
REFERENCES
1.STEPHEN NJOROGE
Kiambu County Government
Mobile: +254-***-******
Email: *********@*****.***
2.JULIUS WANJOHI
El Karama Lodge
Mobile: +254-***-******
Email: *********@*****.***
3.Eric Gathurima
Arijiju Retreat
Mobile: +254-***-*****
Email: **********@*****.***