Priscilla Hiranuma
Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and diligent learner and I am very keen to gain work in the hotel industry. Through summers working at a surf camp in Fiji gained very practical experience in hospitality, tourism, and customer service. I am an excellent communicator and am very happy to adapt to guest needs and requests in a professional manner. I'm always respectful in everyday interactions, reliable, honest, and trustworthy, and strive to live such values daily. My strengths are persistence, a problem-solving aptitude, adaptability, and a mature and focused outlook.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Lemoned Raymond/ Michelle Brown
02.2019 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during long busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Bartender
Cindys Getaway
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per-sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders of regulars.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Online English Teacher
Italki, Akiya
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Create lessons suitable for students of varying English levels
- Taught 270 classes to adults and children
- Focused lessons on learning vocabulary and conversational speaking.
Kitchen Hand
Yumeyan
09.2019 - 08.2021
- I have practice in utilizing deep-frying, tempura fryer, grill, electric stoves, noodle boilers, steamers, microwave, and dishwashers
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Carried out regular restaurant hygiene checks in order to satisfy kitchen OHS requirements including cleaning refrigerators, cooktops/benches, and fryers.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Rendezvous Beach Resort
07.2017 - 01.2019
- I provided comprehensive administrative and personal support to the Managing Director of Rendezvous Beach Resort
- Scope of responsibility included dictation, correspondence, office management, tenant rela1ons, appointment scheduling, and travel coordination.
- KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Conducted successful negotiations with a real estate agency resulting in reduced rental expenditure by 33% annually.
- Utilized Wix to create visually engaging webpages.
Volunteer English Teacher
Pacific Harbour
03.2017 - 01.2019
- In 23 months I volunteered 3 days a week totaling 912 hours.
- I tutored 12 children 3-17yrs one on one english reading and comprehension skills
- I utilized children’s books, videos, games, and songs.
Rendezvous Beach Resort
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Family-owned/operated resort while living on-site, I was born and raised at Rendezvous Beach Resort.
- I gained valuable experience and insights into maintenance, operation and culture of the hospitality industry.
- Responsibilities included welcoming and interacting with guests at the resort, and upon arrival at the airport.
- Tour guiding and assisting with resort experiences including diving, surfing, island hopping.
- Helping staff prepare for activities involving filling of air tanks, fuelling boats, washing dive gear, and packing activity resources and guest childcare.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Online02.2025
High School Diploma -
Pacific Harbour Academy
Pacific Harbour12.2018
Skills
- English Native speaker
- Japanese N3 level
- Proficient on Windows and Mac platforms
- Japanese drivers license
- Food Safety – Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
Cindys Getaway
04.2022 - 05.2023
Online English Teacher
Italki, Akiya
04.2020 - 04.2022
Kitchen Hand
Yumeyan
09.2019 - 08.2021
Waitress
Lemoned Raymond/ Michelle Brown
02.2019 - Current
Rendezvous Beach Resort
07.2017 - 01.2019
Volunteer English Teacher
Pacific Harbour
03.2017 - 01.2019
Rendezvous Beach Resort
01.2000 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Pacific Harbour Academy
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