Allison J. Pollard
Christ Church
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Planner (Part Time)
Jubilee Events
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Assist with day of execution of ‘expertly planned & beautifully designed weddings in Barbados’
- Expertly planned & beautifully designed weddings in Barbados
Store Supervisor
Wine World Inc
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Supervise Team Members (daily duties)
- Assist Store Manager with daily functions which include maintaining inventory, ensuring store is effectively merchandised, maintaining Wine By The Glass system
- Assist Retail Manager with planning and executing in-store events (Wheels & Wine, Corporate Mix & Mingles, chef pairings, cooking demos) and any other duties
- Liase with Team Members at other locations (sharing information, maintain rapport, fulfill customer needs/orders)
- Assist customers (telephone/email orders, in store purchases, event quantities, queries)
- Manage Cash (cashier float, deposits, petty cash)
Head Receptionist
Turtle Beach Resort
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Supervised 4 Receptionist (daily duties, weekly rosters)
- Logged and maintained guests’ requests (interests, dietary requirements, illnesses/disabilities)
- Managed charges to guests’ room accounts (ensured that correct charges were allocated and payment collected)
- Assisted Banquets & Guest Relations Manager
Front Store Supervisor
Joe’s Pharmacy
06.2009 - 12.2014
- Supervised 5 employees (daily duties, monthly rosters)
- Managed cash (cashiers’ floats, deposits, wages & salary payments, payments to suppliers)
- Updated and maintained product portfolio
- Assisted in marketing strategies
Assistant Planner (Part Time)
Marquee Events
12.2008
- Assisted with décor of venues and day of execution
Reservations Assistant
Bajan Services Limited
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Arranged activities, groceries, transfers and any other requests for guests prior to arrival
- Recorded guests’ payments and issued receipts
- Prepared and stocked Villa Guide Packs for arrivals
- Assisted Reservations Manager and other members of the department
Customer Service Rep.
FirstCaribbean International Bank
05.2004 - 03.2007
- Managed large amounts of cash daily (cash and cheque deposits, wire transfers, Manager’s cheques, foreign currency)
- Assisted customers with queries and educated them on new products, services and promotions
- Recipient of the Spirit of Retail Award 2008
Timeline
Assistant Planner (Part Time)
Jubilee Events
05.2016 - 11.2019
Store Supervisor
Wine World Inc
08.2015 - 05.2020
Head Receptionist
Turtle Beach Resort
12.2011 - 07.2012
Front Store Supervisor
Joe’s Pharmacy
06.2009 - 12.2014
Assistant Planner (Part Time)
Marquee Events
12.2008
Reservations Assistant
Bajan Services Limited
03.2007 - 11.2008
Customer Service Rep.
FirstCaribbean International Bank
05.2004 - 03.2007