Tamara Gray

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Tamara Gray
07462 879567


Outstanding communication skills, experience in world travel and engaging in different cultures with a passion for meeting new people are appropriate descriptors of me. I have a holistic problem solving approach that combines my formal education and worldwide experience to achieve desirable outcomes in any job role.

Education
Kings College London – BSc Geography, Grade 2:1, 2011-2014
My education at King’s College has given me a well-rounded skillset. I have mastered presentation, problem solving and organisational skills. Excelling in a team or in self led work, I adapt easily. I studied abroad at the University of Melbourne and thrived in an international environment. I possess strong analytical skills and confident with the use of all major ICT software and tools.
Torquay Grammar School for Girls, 2002 – 2009
A-Level: Geography (A), Religious Studies (B), Physical Education (B) GCSEs: 10 grade A-B

Employment
Front of House Manager – On The Rocks Restaurant, Torquay, 05/15 – Present
My responsibilities included monthly wages, weekly rotas, all issues involving human resources and hiring, training and development of front of house staff. As well as the day to day running of the restaurant including ordering, stocktake, booking system management and daily/weekly cleaning.
Duty Manager – Le Bistrot Pierre, Torquay, 08/14 – 12/14
Receiving constant managerial training I developed leadership skills and team responsibility through organising staff, team briefs and ensuring smooth running of the restaurant. Financial management responsibilities of the company s and processing daily and weekly financial takings in Excel spreadsheets.

Volunteering
I have extensive volunteer experience which has provided opportunities to develop skills outside of my formal education. I have volunteered with Youth in Action on overseas and UK based projects coordinating environmental workshops. I volunteered with World Challenge travelling to Madagascar helping promote tourism in rural areas. I volunteered as a geography ambassador with the Royal Geographical Society presenting to young adults encouraging them to become more involved in geography. I volunteered with my university’s marketing department presenting and discussing university life and studying abroad. Volunteering I have developed qualities such as speaking to a group, organisation and planning. All these experiences and qualities I can apply to this role.
Travelling
Passion for people and cultures is what has driven me to travel independently and as part of a team on multiple trips since I was 16. The countries I have visited are Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, Fiji, France, Italy, Austria, Armenia, Madagascar and Bali. I am able to deal with challenging situations and multiple tasks that have made me mature, self-reliant and culturally aware.