Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Languages
Timeline
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Kirsten Calcaterra

Tauranga,Bay Of Plenty

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mpac Yard Inwards Goods

MPAC
Tauranga
04.2024 - Current

Scanning in Bin counts of kiwi fruit coming in from customer orchards and controlling documentation is accurate. Receiving packaging onto site and controlling all trucks passing through.

Warehouse Operator

HELLA NZ (FORVIA)
Waihi, WKO
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Providing efficient and effective management of inwards materials and components. Stock control and rotation and maintain warehouse inventory
  • It also encompasses SMT production preparation, kitting and SMT machine feeder setups.
  • Documentation created using SAP software.

Perishables Assistant - Nightfill

COUNTDOWN - PAEROA
Tauranga, BOP
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by effectively coordinating with team members on tasks such as restocking shelves/fridges.
  • Upheld company values and policies while performing daily responsibilities as a Perishables Assistant.

Reception & Debt Collection

GILES & LIEW Accountants - WAIHI
Waihi, WKO
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Receptionist duties assisting and welcoming all clients in person and on the phone.
  • Debt collection. Provided exceptional customer service, treating all parties with respect and professionalism throughout the collection process.
  • Assisted colleagues as needed during high volume periods.
  • Anti-money laundering for all cliental using Real-Me.

Hand Making Fresh Pasta Culurgiones

PASTIFICIO SAPORI DI SARDEGNA
Sardinia, Italy
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Typical traditional pasta from the Ogliastra area in Sardinia. Pasta closed by hand.
  • Weighing, packaging, labelling and boxing for preparation of final orders.

Preparation and service for the breakfast buffet for all guests

ORRI HOTEL
Tortolì, Sardinia, Italy
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the breakfast room and kitchen.
  • Buffet and food preparation.
  • Welcoming and controlling all guests.

Reservations co-ordinator

FLAMAR VACANZE (SARDINIA - ITALY)
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Working onsite at the Port and at Perdepera Resort taking bookings and reservations from tourists and guests for renting out rubber boats and mini-cruise trips around the coast
  • Translating for English speaking only clients.

Administrative Assistant for the Reception and Engineering Department

SCA HYGIENE AUSTRALASIA (NEW ZEALAND)
11.2011 - 09.2012
  • Inductions and completion of relevant documentation for all Visitors, Truck Drivers & Contractors entering the site for Health and Safety Regulations
  • Log and key control for all on site
  • Mill Notices published on the website and posted/email to all relevant departments
  • Stock control and ordering of stationary
  • Filing and archiving documents
  • Answering and transferring telephone calls
  • Organising catering for meetings
  • Website Library control for all manuals/guides used in the engineering department.

Accounts Administrator

CHEVAL APARTMENTS (LONDON - UK)
08.2008 - 11.2009
  • Creditor and debtor control, ensuring debtors are chased and kept to a minimum
  • Guest incidentals and charges posted daily
  • Invoicing and leasing of apartments
  • Banking and petty cash reimbursement
  • Commission payments to relative agents.

Reception/Shift leader

MARRIOTT MARBLE ARCH HOTEL (LONDON - UK)
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Extensive knowledge of all Front Desk Procedures (including all systems)
  • Supervising receptionists ensuring both early and late shifts run smoothly and in accordance with Marriott International standards
  • Provide helpful service to all guests
  • Front Office & Hotel Fire, Bomb and Health and Safety procedures.

Reception/Cashier

01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Confidently operating with Opera, Fidelio and Marsha
  • Checking in and out guests following the 12 Brand Standard points
  • Switchboard operator, checking emails sent to the Front Desk
  • Inputting guest complaints and requests into daily record sheets
  • Cashier - control & balancing
  • Assisting guess with Business Centre facilities.

Executive Club Concierge

11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Maintaining knowledge of hotel services, feature and amenities
  • Ensuring guests receive the highest standard of personalised service and hospitality by contacting them prior to arrival, meeting at Hotel entrance and escorting them to the Lounge or their assigned room for registration
  • Attending to immediate needs of V.I.P's upon arrival and follow through attention throughout stay
  • Coordinating special arrangements regarding accommodation, airline reservations, transport to and from airport, car rentals, babysitting services, banking and financial services, business centre services, laundry, sporting events, shopping services, sightseeing tours, medical services, religious services
  • Set up workstation with necessary supplies, maintain cleanliness throughout shift
  • Serve food and beverages to the guests
  • Lateral services with other departments if required.

Executive Club Supervisor

THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL DOHA (QATAR)
07.2006 - 01.2007
  • Coordination and managing the day to day operation of the Ritz Carlton Club
  • Report to the Club Manager and ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
  • Assist in preparing work schedules for staff
  • Accountable for promoting constant communication between all divisions
  • Handling guest complaints, taking prompt corrective action
  • Monitoring of stock supplies and costs.

Personal Assistant to the General Manager

MEIKLES HOTEL (ZIMBABWE)
05.2004 - 11.2004
  • Ensuring confidentiality of the General Managers documents
  • Recording minutes of Executive Managers meetings
  • Food and Beverage Menus updating with the Executive Chef and relevant department heads
  • Organising vouchers for guests on request for hotel facilities.

Banqueting Co-ordinator

04.2003 - 04.2004
  • Consulting and organising functions with guests
  • Inputting of information to send out fully detailed function sheets
  • Banqueting and Food and Beverage Menus kept up to date
  • Outside sourcing of equipment hire for conferences
  • Client database updating
  • Conducting facility tours for clients.

Food and Beverage Secretary

07.2002 - 03.2003
  • Composing and restructuring of Food and Beverage menus
  • Performing secretarial duties, filing, typing, phone calls, stationary orders, minutes of Management Meetings.

Administrative Assistant/Acting Controller

COLBRO TRANSPORT (Pvt) Ltd - Bulawayo Zimbabwe
11.2001 - 04.2002
  • General secretarial duties for General Manager and Business Manager.

Education

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Customer service and excellent communication skills
  • Fast learner and excellent time management
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, MYOB, SAP
  • Capable problem solver

References

Professional References available on request

Languages

Italian
Full Professional

Timeline

Mpac Yard Inwards Goods

MPAC
04.2024 - Current

Warehouse Operator

HELLA NZ (FORVIA)
05.2021 - 04.2024

Perishables Assistant - Nightfill

COUNTDOWN - PAEROA
07.2020 - 05.2021

Reception & Debt Collection

GILES & LIEW Accountants - WAIHI
03.2020 - 05.2020

Hand Making Fresh Pasta Culurgiones

PASTIFICIO SAPORI DI SARDEGNA
08.2019 - 12.2019

Preparation and service for the breakfast buffet for all guests

ORRI HOTEL
05.2017 - 09.2019

Reservations co-ordinator

FLAMAR VACANZE (SARDINIA - ITALY)
06.2015 - 09.2015

Administrative Assistant for the Reception and Engineering Department

SCA HYGIENE AUSTRALASIA (NEW ZEALAND)
11.2011 - 09.2012

Accounts Administrator

CHEVAL APARTMENTS (LONDON - UK)
08.2008 - 11.2009

Reception/Shift leader

MARRIOTT MARBLE ARCH HOTEL (LONDON - UK)
02.2008 - 08.2008

Reception/Cashier

01.2007 - 02.2008

Executive Club Supervisor

THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL DOHA (QATAR)
07.2006 - 01.2007

Executive Club Concierge

11.2004 - 07.2006

Personal Assistant to the General Manager

MEIKLES HOTEL (ZIMBABWE)
05.2004 - 11.2004

Banqueting Co-ordinator

04.2003 - 04.2004

Food and Beverage Secretary

07.2002 - 03.2003

Administrative Assistant/Acting Controller

COLBRO TRANSPORT (Pvt) Ltd - Bulawayo Zimbabwe
11.2001 - 04.2002

Kirsten Calcaterra