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Ashley E. Smith

Ashley E. Smith

#22 Millshares Road

Summary

Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing overall resort productivity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
07.2022 - Current

Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to-date and accurate.

  • Improved staff morale by implementing grade, salary, and benefits programs in accordance with established standards.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Liaised with international candidates effectively to submit successful work permit applications.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting department leaders to identify and resolve conflicts.

Executive Assistant

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
07.2022 - Current
  • Providing overall support to General Manager and Managing Director within resort.
  • Drafted and prepared meeting agendas and minutes for internal department head meetings.
  • Coordinated recruiting activities by scheduling interviews and arranging candidate travel.
  • Maintained corporate records, personal financial statements, and employee personnel files.
  • Preparing high-quality digital marketing materials to promote resort.
  • Designed and revamped graphics and digital content such as menus and other marketing strategies for resort.

Dance Instructor

Bermuda Dance Academy
Bermuda Dance Academy
09.2019 - Current
  • Strong ability to teach via demonstration and interaction with all ages.
  • Choreographed, planned, and oversaw group and solo dance performances.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of dance program events.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of performances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Responded to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information, and guest concerns.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Front Desk Agent

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.

Marketing and Events Assistant

Bermuda Education Network
Bermuda Education Network
  • Perform secretarial work and provide senior managers with day-to-day administrative support, answering phone calls, managing correspondence, and assist in overall charity event success.
  • Preparing high-quality digital marketing materials to promote events.

Special Events Facilitator/Fixer

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
  • Provided support to group event clients by performing duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to execute successful events.

Education

Associates in Business Administration - Hospitality Management

Bermuda College
Paget, Bermuda
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Social Media Management & Content Creation
  • Event Coordination/ Team Management
  • Business Administration
  • Graphic Design
  • Active listener
  • Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
07.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
07.2022 - Current

Dance Instructor

Bermuda Dance Academy
09.2019 - Current

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
06.2019 - 07.2022

Front Desk Agent

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
09.2016 - 06.2019

Marketing and Events Assistant

Bermuda Education Network

Special Events Facilitator/Fixer

Grotto Bay Beach Resort

Associates in Business Administration - Hospitality Management

Bermuda College
Ashley E. Smith