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Alesha Cousins

Newport News,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in cleaning and housekeeping. Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maximizing productivity. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Detail-oriented cleaning specialist proficient in operating industrial equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for improving sanitation quality and enhancing team productivity, ready to leverage skills to drive operational excellence in a new role.

Work History

Hairstylist

Self-employeed
Newport News, VA
2022 - 2025
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Applied various braiding techniques to create diverse styles tailored to client preferences.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, techniques, and products.

Experienced Cleaner

Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
2022 - 2024
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to maintain cleanliness in shipbuilding environments.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Improved sanitation quality by consistently removing contaminants using proper cleaning agents and equipment
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline cleaning processes and enhance efficiency.

Lead Hotel Housekeeper

Courtyard Marriott
Newport News, VA
2020 - 2024
  • Supervised daily housekeeping operations, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored over 50 housekeeping staff on best practices and efficient cleaning techniques.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management systems for cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinated scheduling for housekeeping staff to optimize workflow and coverage.

Hotel Housekeeper

Courtyard Marriott
Newport News, VA
2015 - 2024
  • Clean and sanitize guest rooms, ensuring adherence to Courtyard Marriott standards.
  • Inspect vacated rooms for maintenance needs, reporting issues promptly.
  • Utilize cleaning equipment and supplies efficiently to maximize productivity.
  • Boosted guest satisfaction by responding quickly to requests and resolving concerns with professionalism.
  • Assist in training new staff on housekeeping protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to maintain a positive work environment, resulting in improved efficiency by 40%

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Skilled in operating industrial cleaning machinery
  • Safety standards implementation
  • Improving guest satisfaction
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Customer engagement
  • Residential cleaning
  • Cleaning expertise
  • Consistent reliability
  • Expertise in commercial cleaning
  • Organizational time strategies

Timeline

Hairstylist

Self-employeed
2022 - 2025

Experienced Cleaner

Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
2022 - 2024

Lead Hotel Housekeeper

Courtyard Marriott
2020 - 2024

Hotel Housekeeper

Courtyard Marriott
2015 - 2024
Alesha Cousins