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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
2022.07 - 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
2022.07 - 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
2019.09 - 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
2019.06 - 2022.07
  • 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
2016.09 - 2019.06
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
2022.07 - Current

Executive Assistant

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
2022.07 - Current

Dance Instructor

Bermuda Dance Academy
2019.09 - Current

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
2019.06 - 2022.07

Front Desk Agent

Grotto Bay Beach Resort
2016.09 - 2019.06

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