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Caroline Setlakwe

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

Dynamic receptionist with proven expertise at Montreal General Hospital, excelling in customer relations and appointment scheduling. Recognized for enhancing visitor experiences and streamlining office operations. Strong organizational skills and adept at managing multi-line phone systems, ensuring efficient communication and support for staff and clients alike.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Human Resources Department
Montreal Qu
01.2008 - 03.2024
  • Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments.
  • Greeted visitors and ensured a welcoming environment.
  • Maintained clean and organized reception area to enhance visitor experience.
  • Provided information about services offered, addressing client inquiries effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Handled incoming mail and packages, distributing to relevant staff promptly.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
  • Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships through regular communication and timely coordination of services.
  • Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
  • Reduced waiting times for visitors by implementing more efficient check-in process.
  • Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.
  • Supported HR activities by assisting with recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and organizing candidate information.
  • Streamlined invoice processing to ensure timely payments and financial operations.
  • Improved data privacy compliance with meticulous management of sensitive information.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by providing detailed information and assistance as needed.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Collected [Type] payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Receptionist

Montreal General Hospital
Montreal, QC
01.2008 - 04.2022

I was working there as a receptionist greeting customers, telling them how to get to there appointment or room number,

Education

High School Diploma -

Freeport High School
Freeport Bahamas
09-1982

Skills

  • Organization skills
  • Time management
  • Telephone skills
  • Data entry
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer/Client relations
  • Customer and client relations
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Scheduling
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Data inputting
  • Office administration
  • File management
  • Administrative support
  • Schedule management
  • Mail handling
  • Multi-line telephone operation
  • Document management
  • Clerical support
  • Typing speed
  • Office management
  • Bookkeeping

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Receptionist

Human Resources Department
01.2008 - 03.2024

Receptionist

Montreal General Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Freeport High School
Caroline Setlakwe