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Work History
Education
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Althia Hemans

Frederick,MD

Summary

To effectively apply professional experience, qualification and skills for personal and organizational development, employing prudent business principles to strategically gain a competitive advantage within the Customer service industry.

Excel in fast-paced environments with motivational management style and resourceful mindset. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Supervisor

Bozzuto Management Company
09.2015 - Current
  • My typical duties include: Graciously greet all visitors and politely assist them, as necessary
  • Respond to residents' and family members' questions and concerns and share important information with the Executive Director or Business Office Director as is appropriate
  • Promptly answer the telephone, directing calls to appropriate persons or relaying message
  • Organize incoming mail and ensure that it is distributed to the appropriate person
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the company
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Business Office Director
  • Created and optimized employee schedules to secure proper coverage for all shifts
  • Provided concierge services for guests as needed
  • Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events.

Front Desk Concierge

InterSolutions Property Management LLC
07.2012 - 12.2023
  • My typical duties include Pleasantly greeted every guest approaching front desk, maintaining upbeat demeanor even during moments of stress
  • Sending emails, faxing, scanning and filing reports
  • Facilitated front desk operations for busy high-volume
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction
  • Transferring multiples phone calls to appropriate extensions
  • Organize incoming mail and ensure that it is distributed to the appropriate person
  • Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the company.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Restaurant Hostess/Front Desk

Ritz Carlton Golf and Spa Resort
Jamaica
01.2007 - 07.2012
  • Graciously greet all Guests s and politely assist them as necessary
  • Respond and appropriately handle emergency situations that may arise in a calm, professional manner
  • Maintain Guest Register
  • Process payments for restaurant purchases
  • Stayed abreast of server availability and table turnover to make quick decisions about seating locations
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs
  • Communicated with kitchen staff about cook times to foster customer satisfaction
  • Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience
  • Set up and decorated menu marketing boards with current meal and drink specials
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the company.

Restaurant Supervisor

Sandals GrandeOcho Rios Jamaica
Jamaica
01.2000 - 01.2008

Facilitated daily training/departmental briefings to ensure staff has up to date knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies

  • Conduct performance appraisals of designated staff
  • Organized team efforts to maximize production, efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Provided fast, friendly and knowledgeable service to all guests, including proactively promoting specials and enhancing sales of key menu items
  • Oversaw all aspects of restaurant maintenance and cleanliness, assigning tasks to individual team members in alignment with operational and customer needs
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations
  • Adhered to all food safety regulations
  • Maximized service levels through hands-on leadership
  • Established good customer relations and excellent service to build and retain loyal customers
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocol

Education

Other - Medical Technician

Cambridge Nursing School
Gaithersburg, MD
07.2014

Associate - Hospitality Management

Montego-Bay Community College
Montego-Bay, Jamaica
01.1997

Associate - Tourism- Hotel Management

Kenilworth Hearth Academy
Hanover, Jamaica
01.1993

High school or equivalent - Business Management

Cedric Titus High School
Trelawny, Jamaica
01.1993

Skills

  • People skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership Skills
  • Listening skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Effective planning
  • Microsoft Office-Power
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • Computer Reservations Systems
  • Employee Training
  • Listening Skills
  • Exceptional communication

Accomplishments

  • Communicated with all departments efficiently as well as with the hotel owner to ensure functionality throughout 308 Apartment units.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Front Desk Supervisor

Bozzuto Management Company
09.2015 - Current

Front Desk Concierge

InterSolutions Property Management LLC
07.2012 - 12.2023

Restaurant Hostess/Front Desk

Ritz Carlton Golf and Spa Resort
01.2007 - 07.2012

Restaurant Supervisor

Sandals GrandeOcho Rios Jamaica
01.2000 - 01.2008

Other - Medical Technician

Cambridge Nursing School

Associate - Hospitality Management

Montego-Bay Community College

Associate - Tourism- Hotel Management

Kenilworth Hearth Academy

High school or equivalent - Business Management

Cedric Titus High School
Althia Hemans