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Lenora Smith

Lower Hutt

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and team leadership, honed in Hospitality Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and employee productivity, achieving significant business growth through strategic planning and effective staff development. Skilled in conflict resolution and performance management, with a knack for fostering strong customer and team relationships.

Work History

Manager

Bjs Tavern
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.

Manager

Hardware Bar
01.2013 - 10.2020
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.

Education

Diploma - Biblical Studies And Christian Leadership

African Multination For Christ College
Lower Hutt, WGN
10.2021

Gambling Awareness - Harm Pervention And Minimisation

Trillion Trust
Lower Hutt, WGN
11.2015

Licence Control - Management

LCQ Licence Controller
Wellington, WGN
05.2014

Unit 4646, Unit 16706 - Management

Hospitality Standards Institute
Lower Hutt, WGN
11.2004

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Project planning
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Staff development
  • Performance management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Sales techniques
  • Policy implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Schedule preparation
  • Sales management
  • Performance evaluations
  • Business administration
  • Marketing
  • Product management
  • Budget control
  • Business development
  • Key performance indicators
  • Salesforce management
  • Clear communication
  • Safety procedures
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Accomplishments

Since I finished from work in 2019, I have never stopped working within the community.

From 2018 I coached and haven't stopped.

Volunteer work

2017-2025 Volunteer Wellingtom Touch Association

2018-2025 Volunteer Netball Hutt Valley

2019-2025 Volunteer Naenae college

2018-2025 Volunteer Naenae Intermediate

2024-2025 Volunteer Naenae Primary


My accomplishments was coaching majority at the places I Volunteer for.


NIS

-Touch winners 2017-2024 manager

-Netball winners 2024 coached

NNC

Basketball:

-NNC Snr girls div 1 Winners 2023 manager

-NNC Snr boys div 1 manager

-NNC jnr Boys& Girls manager/coached

Netball:

NNC Jnr As 2022-2024 coached

Touch:

NNC jnr Boy&Girls 2018-2025 manager

NNC Netball Junior Facilitator


Netball Hutt Valley:

Player Development Y8 2021-2022 coached

NHV white team coached 2023

NHV Green team coached 2024


Ulalei Wainuiomata netball:

Premier 2 coached 2024


All Volunteer work is unpaid.

I am currently still studying Netball modules.

Timeline

Manager

Bjs Tavern
01.2021 - 10.2023

Manager

Hardware Bar
01.2013 - 10.2020

Diploma - Biblical Studies And Christian Leadership

African Multination For Christ College

Gambling Awareness - Harm Pervention And Minimisation

Trillion Trust

Licence Control - Management

LCQ Licence Controller

Unit 4646, Unit 16706 - Management

Hospitality Standards Institute
Lenora Smith