
Gaia Ernandez
@gaiaernandez
Customer service and back-office professional in banking and hospitality, handling digital-banking issues and guest support.
What I'm looking for
At BPER Banca — Italian National Bank, I handled customer enquiries, transactions, account issues and digital-banking support, resolving problems and discrepancies while maintaining clear communication.
At Hotel De Looier, I support front-desk operations and welcome guests. I’ve also managed day-to-day operations at Barney's Coffeeshop, including scheduling, training and customer-satisfaction initiatives; I’m seeking a customer support, back-office or client operations role in an international organisation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Receptionist
Hotel De Looier
Aug 2026 - Present (3 months)
Support front-desk operations and welcome guests in a hotel environment.
Lead Bartender
CAU Steak Restaurant
Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)
Led bar service and supported smooth operations in a busy restaurant environment. Supervised team performance and maintained consistent service standards during shifts. Managed stock levels and contributed to cocktail and menu development.
Head Bartender
Dogs Bar
Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 (3 months)
Led bar operations and maintained service quality in a high-volume environment. Trained and supervised bartenders and barbacks, supporting team performance and consistency. Managed inventory and supplies and ensured the bar was operationally ready.
Manager
Barney's Coffeeshop
Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Led day-to-day business operations, including staff scheduling, training, workflow coordination and customer service. Managed inventory and ordering while supporting budget awareness and business growth. Introduced customer-satisfaction initiatives to strengthen service quality and the overall customer experience.
Barista / Waitress / Bartender
Coffeeshop Amsterdam
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)
Worked across multiple customer-facing roles while maintaining speed, quality and customer satisfaction. Handled orders, cash management, and opening and closing procedures.
Back Office Operator & Customer Care
BPER Banca
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Handled customer enquiries, transactions, account issues and digital-banking support accurately and professionally. Resolved customer problems and discrepancies while maintaining service quality and clear communication.
Radio Newsroom Attendant
#LIVESOCIAL – RadioVeronicaOne
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)
Coordinated weekly topics and guest appearances and supported planning and scheduling for live programmes.
Administrative Office Clerk
EnergyGroup Srl
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Supported daily office operations through scheduling, correspondence, data entry, file management and internal coordination. Improved file-management processes to make document retrieval and storage more efficient.
Waitress & Bartender
Ambhara Bar
May 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)
Delivered customer service, took orders, served food and drinks, and maintained an organised service area.
Sales & Customer Support Representative
ADSC Pty Ltd
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Managed customer relationships from initial sales through post-sale support. Identified customer needs and presented tailored solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIS Santorre di Santarosa
Equivalent to Dutch VWO, General Studies
Completed secondary education equivalent to Dutch VWO in 2021.
Cambridge English
Cambridge English C1 Certification, English
Earned Cambridge English C1 Certification in 2019.
Foreign Language Diploma
Foreign Language Diploma, Languages
Grade: highest grades
Earned a Foreign Language Diploma in French, Spanish, and English with highest grades.
IBM
IBM Certification, Computer Science
Earned IBM Certification in Basic Python and Cybersecurity.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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