Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Deidre Coates

Deidre Coates

York,ON

Summary

Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist/Guest Coordinator

The Ten Spot
07.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility

Child Care Provider

Private Household
06.2003 - 06.2023
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with family's orders.

Sales Lead

Casper
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Boosted revenue by bringing in and cementing relationships with new clients and optimizing servicing of existing customer accounts.
  • Reached out to prospective leads through cold calling, applying variety of established selling methods.
  • Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Sold over $175k in products in one year.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.

Manager on Duty

Oaks n Acrons
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Supervisor

Second Cup
04.2010 - 05.2016
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
  • Created new training guidelines, and provided staff orientation and training.
  • Designed and adjusted work schedules to meet business demands.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.

Education

High School Diploma -

Runnymede C.I., Toronto, ON
06.2003

Skills

  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Time Management
  • Telephone Skills
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Reception Desk Management
  • Patient Appointment Management
  • Appointment Booking
  • Patient Information Collection

Certification

  • Emergency First Aid and CPR C + AED
  • Smart Serve
  • Workers Health and Safety Awareness
  • Food Handler

Timeline

Receptionist/Guest Coordinator - The Ten Spot
07.2020 - Current
Sales Lead - Casper
12.2018 - 03.2020
Manager on Duty - Oaks n Acrons
08.2016 - 07.2018
Supervisor - Second Cup
04.2010 - 05.2016
Child Care Provider - Private Household
06.2003 - 06.2023
Runnymede C.I. - High School Diploma,
Deidre Coates