Robert Duffy

Experience

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  Jurys Inn Hotel Group

  Mar 2007 - Nov 2014

  Restaurant Supervisor

  Started off as a waiter in both Bar and Restaurant, and made my way up as an efficient headsupervisor ensuring efficient flow of service and standards are constantly meet ensuring the team isgoing above and bejond to ensure a high quality experience during the stay from reception to roomservice and dinning at the hotel. Leading the team as a roll model with all the knowledge andtraining courses from the company I acquired over the years in risk assessment , health and safetyprocedures ,first aid certificates , team building , leadership qualities, orientation and eventplanning. Show less

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  Mimosa Agency

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2016

  Event Leader

  Communicate, maintain, and develop a long lasting relationship with clientsManage vendors or suppliers in a professional mannerEnsure that the cost of an event is well within the budget agreed with a clientProvide leadership and motivation in order to ensure synergy throughout the period of an eventResponsible for the successful running of an eventEnsure impressive and excellent customer service and quality delivery of projectsPrepare invitation and send them out to guests ahead of timeBook venue and negotiates the amount to be paidCoordinate the details of events such as weddings, birthdays, business meetings, anniversaries, etc.Work closely with the guest of honor on the day of the event so as to ensure that all requests are satisfactorily met. Show less

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  Sustainable Merton (charity)

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2016

  Office work and administration

  Opening and closing the office, taking part in events and community gardening overlooking andsupervising youngsters, gardening, litter picking, educating communities on sustainable andenvironmental issues and work of sustainable Merton

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  MacGill of Kensington Marketing Company

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Manager

  Overseeing Customer Service, Distribution of Laundry Industrial Products and linen in various Hotel Chainsmaking sure everything was accounted for to be delivered to various hotel departments.Organising the rota, Payroll, Assisting management in stock check, making sure the laundry machinesa serviced up to date, making sure Health and safety standards a fully maintained

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  Protocol Education

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  Student Services

  Facilities and Student support services for UCG: Enrolling students, registering them on the college system, checking if they liable for bursary, dealingwith transfer and withdraws for the benefit of the funding, generating and interpretating reports,data entry and analysing. Updating student records.

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  Bacon's College

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Event Management

  Engaging with potential clients advising them on the event spaces available. Planning eventsensuring clients are satcfied with their planned event. Overseeing Events and helping withmanagement of the event and sport facilities.

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  United Colleges Group

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

  Work Experience Advisor

  Responsible for the co-ordination of high-quality work placement opportunities for learners on 16-19 study programmes. Actively seeking new, high-quality placement opportunities, as well as being the key point of contact for employers whilst they host students on work placements. This role requires liaison with learners, employers, curriculum staff to ensure that students participate in high-quality and productive work experience programmes.

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  Quint Education

  Mar 2023 - now

  Recruitment Manager

  ● Identifying and sourcing qualified candidates for open positions, often within the earlyyears sector (nursery, primary schools, etc.).● Utilizing various recruitment channels like job boards, social media, networkingevents, and partnerships with institutions like Job Centres.● Screening CVs and conducting initial interviews to identify promising candidates.● Maintaining relationships with recruited candidates and placed hires, addressing anyconcerns or questions.● Preparing reports and analysing recruitment data to identify trends and improve hiringprocesses.● Adhering to relevant employment laws and regulations.● Attending industry events and conferences to stay updated on recruitment trends andbest practices.● Building relationships with potential clients and educational institutions. Colleges, universities, job fairs, job shows, DWP's● Contributing to training and development initiatives within Quint Education. Show less