Hi! I'm Liv, and I'm looking to work a season this upcoming winter. I'm 20 this summer, and a second year uni student. I speak English, intermediate Japanese, and conversational Spanish, and a little French and German. I have 4 years experience in hospitality, and I really love meeting new people and building new relationships. I currently work at a members only golf club, so I have learned specific, high-end level customer service, as well as forging friendly relationships with frequent members. I would love a job in hospitality, but I'm not limiting myself to just those roles- I'm happy to learn something new and take on different challenges! Please send me a message if interested:)
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- From the Team
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