Receptionist CV example

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A receptionist is the first impression of a business. This CV shows warmth, organisation and the systems you use, with numbers for calls, visitors and bookings.

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Nomvula Dube

Receptionist & Front Desk Coordinator

Durban, South Africa · nomvula.dube@email.com · +27 73 456 7890

Professional Summary

Friendly, organised receptionist with 4 years in medical and corporate front desks. Handles 120+ calls and 60 visitors a day, manages bookings for 8 practitioners, and keeps the reception area calm and professional.

Work Experience

Receptionist, Umhlanga Family Medical Centre (May 2022 – Present)

  • Book appointments for 8 doctors using a practice management system
  • Answer 120+ calls a day and route urgent cases to the nurse
  • Verify medical aid details and take card payments
  • Cut patient no-shows by sending SMS reminders the day before

Front Desk Assistant, Coastal Business Park (Jan 2020 – Apr 2022)

  • Welcomed about 60 visitors a day and issued access cards
  • Managed courier deliveries and boardroom bookings

Education

  • National Senior Certificate (Matric), Durban Girls' High School (2014 – 2018)
  • Certificate: Office Administration (NQF 5), Durban College (2019 – 2019)

Skills

Front desk · Switchboard · Scheduling · Customer service · MS Office · Payments · Mail & courier

Why this receptionist CV works

  • Front desk systems are named.
  • Volumes of calls and visitors are given.
  • Languages are highlighted for multilingual clients.

Skills to put on a receptionist CV

Front desk & visitor managementSwitchboard / multi-line phonesAppointment schedulingCustomer serviceMS Office & emailCash & card paymentsCourier & mail handlingProfessional presentation

Receptionist CV summary examples

Friendly receptionist with 4 years in medical and corporate front desks, handling 120+ calls and 60 visitors a day.
Customer-focused school leaver with retail experience, ready for a first receptionist role.

Tips for writing your receptionist CV

  1. Give call and visitor volumes.
  2. Name booking or practice-management software.
  3. List languages.
  4. Keep it to one page.

Frequently asked questions

What skills does a receptionist CV need?

Communication, phone and booking systems, organisation and customer service.

Do I need a photo?

No, unless the advert asks for one.

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