Gicuta Preda
@gicutapreda
Customer service adviser and hospitality manager with multilingual communication skills and a track record of delivering under pressure.
What I'm looking for
I bring a strong customer service foundation and the ability to perform under pressure, consistently meeting objectives. Across roles at Newcastle Airport and in hospitality, I’ve developed exceptional communication in English, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, and Romanian, and I’m dedicated to ongoing skills development and workplace performance improvement.
I’ve led teams as a Team Leader at Newcastle Airport and directed daily operations as a Restaurant Manager, handling scheduling, delegating tasks, and motivating people to progress toward goals. I also support front-line service and administration—welcoming guests, answering phones, managing email and mail correspondence, calendaring, and ensuring food quality and presentation—so customers feel cared for and teams stay efficient.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Adviser
Empiric Student Property PLC
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Provided customer service and support in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting objectives while handling issues under pressure. Focused on continuous skills development to improve workplace performance.
F&B Assistant
Indigo Hotel
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Welcomed guests and supported front-of-house food and beverage service tasks. Delivered friendly, service-focused support to ensure an efficient guest experience.
Assistant Receptionist
RMT Accounting & Business Advisors Ltd
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)
Greeted clients, answered phones, and took messages to ensure smooth front-desk operations. Managed email and mail correspondence and maintained scheduling/calendar tasks.
Restaurant Manager
Fanciulli Restaurant
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)
Directed daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and consistent service. Managed staff schedules, ensured food quality and presentation, and promptly addressed customer concerns.
Team Leader
Newcastle Airport
Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 (6 years)
Led and coached team members by delegating work, motivating staff, and providing daily guidance. Oversaw progress toward goals and often served as a de-facto mentor for the team.
Secretary
Turotex - Textile Factory
Jan 1992 - Jan 2003 (11 years)
Handled incoming and outgoing post, answered phones, and directed calls to support smooth office operations. Managed reception duties, client greetings, and maintained office diaries as required.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pitman Training
ICDL, Information Technology
2023 - 2024
Completed ICDL certification, building proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and internet browsing.
Newcastle Airport
NVQ Diploma in Beverage Service (QCF), Hospitality - Beverage Service
2012 - 2012
Completed an NVQ Diploma in Beverage Service (QCF) program.
Newcastle Airport
ICDL, Information Technology
2012 - 2012
Completed ICDL (International Computer Driving License) training.
Newcastle College
English Entry Level 2 and 3, English
2010 - 2011
Completed English Entry Level 2 and 3 training.
The Skills Network
Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Completed a Certificate in Principles of Business Administration through The Skills Network.
National Economic College Andrei Băsarabeanu
Romanian literacy and language program, Romanian Language
1990 - 1993
Studied Romanian (literacy and language) along with coursework including math, physics, history, Latin, French, English, geography, economics, sociology, and religious studies.
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