Maria Ridgment

I enjoy working with the public, most of my jobs have been in customer service roles. I am a hard working, punctual individual with strong team values. I have an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done which enables me to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. I am an enthusiastic employee and I am always motivated. I have a full UK driving license and own my own vehicle.

02/2022 – Present Owner, Belle Dene Guesthouse – Paignton  Organising the business diary  Managing accounts and bookings  Cleaning and upkeep of the Guesthouse  Greeting customers

09/2019 – 02/2022 Owner, Maria’s Cleaning Services – Southampton  Organising the business diary  Managing accounts and bookings  Cleaning of residential and commercial properties

11/2013 – 09/2019 Sales Administrator, R&M Electrical Group – Southampton  Managing customer order entries  Provide customers with quotes and product knowledge  Respond to internal and external enquiries via phone and email  Support other departments

02/2012 – 11/2013 Shipping Operator and Inventory Administrator, CooperVision – Southampton  Shipping of products  Locating missing stock  Counting and preparing figures  Stock rotation

09/2003 – 11/2008 Landlady, The Cottage Inn – Southampton  Smooth running of brewery cellar and bar facilities  Organisation of the pub and staff including; wages, rotas, security and training  Event organising

03/1987 – 02/1994 Garage Manager, Tesco – Southampton  Smooth running of all departments  Staff welfare  Customer Service  Maintenance of garage and staff security

Management Diploma 

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Health & Safety (Tesco in house) 

B11AB National Certificate for Personal License  Health and Hygiene 

City & Guilds in Hairdressing