Corporate Receptionist from Vanguard Temporaries, Inc.

Our client, a financial institution in midtown Manhattan is seeking a temporary Receptionist available for front desk coverage. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the office, greeting them in a polite and well-spoken manner. You will also be assigned duties as required (i.e. organization of inbound and outbound mail, administrative work, and general clerical support).

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs incoming calls to appropriate personnel and voicemail.
• Greets and announces clients, applicants and visitors.
• Follows security procedures for recording guests, suppliers and other visitors.
• Arranges escorts as needed. Issues visitor passes and validates parking.
• Assists with scheduling and preparing meeting and conference rooms.
• Coordinates setup of conference/meetings rooms.
• Performs general clerical duties associated with distributing office faxes, packages and mail as required.
• Uses tracking systems to record inbound and outbound courier, freight and mail.
• Arranges messenger service as needed.
• Follows location security procedures for screening inbound deliveries.
• Orders office supplies and other common use items for the location, such as café supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight and shipping supplies etc.
• Maintains neat appearance reception area, conference rooms café and other common areas.
• Maintains records and logs of service requests and tracks their status.
• Maintains a file of services including transportation sources, accommodations, and referral contacts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required. Prior Front Desk, Concierge, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor with a strong, professional customer service orientation.