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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Additional Information - Industry Achievement
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Bloncia Baker

Bloncia Baker

Garland,US

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Hotel Supervisor with extensive experience in hospitality management, recognized for exceptional customer service, multitasking, and time management skills. Committed to delivering memorable experiences for every guest while fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing team performance. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction rates, with strengths in team leadership, training, and development. A brief hiatus in employment history due to a residential fire has strengthened resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Night Auditor

Sheraton Frisco
Frisco, TX
04.2024 - 03.2025

Facilitated guest check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences.

  • Successfully resolved customer problems with knowledgeable and friendly service, promoting high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals, such as [specific goal].
  • Engaged customers in meaningful conversations, utilizing practical interpersonal and people skills to create a welcoming environment.
  • Balancing financial accounts from the day shift.
  • Maintaining and updating all official documents, and ensuring the successful completion of all end-of-day activities conducted by staff across various departments.
  • documentation relevant to the position.

Task Force Assistant General Manager

Hospitality Staffing
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Built customer loyalty, enhancing satisfaction and retention.
  • Trained staff, improving service quality and team efficiency.
  • Resolved customer issues, ensuring service excellence.
  • Developed marketing strategies, driving customer growth.
  • Streamlined operations, boosting productivity and efficiency.
  • Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation to ensure seamless operations, boosting overall productivity.
  • Evaluated service metrics to identify trends, leading to strategic adjustments that improved operational efficiency.
  • Developed targeted marketing campaigns, attracting new clientele and contributing to sustained business growth.

Front Office Manager

Sonesta Hotel
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed daily front office operations and maintained high customer service standards.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping to maintain room availability and cleanliness standards.
  • Trained new employees on hotel policies and front desk procedures effectively.
  • Implemented scheduling for front office staff to optimize coverage during peak times.

Front Office Manager

Sheraton Galleria
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and development of all associates working for the front desk.
  • Counseled supervisors and hourly associates on work-related concerns and issues to ensure satisfaction and productivity.
  • Supervised workload during shifts.

Overnight Manager

Hotel Indigo Dallas
Dallas, TX
12.2014 - 05.2020
  • Supervised the operations of the front desk to ensure optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.
  • Trained, directed the work of, resolved issues/problems, coached and counseled the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation.
  • Resolved customer issues, complaints, in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
  • Completed established check-in procedures for arriving guests and facilitated guest departure to close the guest account and make the room available for the next guest.
  • Regularly calculated and/or posted monies, receipts, guest accounts, and other forms of credit using accurate, proper methods.

Incoming Auditor

Dallas Joule Luxury Collection Hotel
Dallas, TX
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • Managed budget controls, achieving cost targets and improving operational efficiency.
  • Led team collaboration, resulting in higher guest satisfaction scores.
  • Handled transactions, minimizing billing errors and ensuring precision.
  • Optimized staff schedules for better service during peak periods.
  • Coordinated with departments to ensure smooth guest experiences.
  • Coordinated accounting operations, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency.
  • Reviewed and reconciled entries, ensuring precise bookkeeping.
  • Processed financial statements, delivering timely and accurate reports.
  • Analyzed financial data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Supported team efforts, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial reports to ensure accuracy, leading to timely decision-making and improved financial oversight.

Front Desk Manager

Belmont Hotel
Dallas, TX
10.2005 - 03.2006
  • Assisted with the inventory of various departments.
  • Managed guest service operations such as guest registration, bell service, telephone service, night audit, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and hotel profitability.
  • Scheduled staff according to labor standards and forecast occupancy; assigned daily work tasks.
  • Corresponded with potential customers, providing any requested information concerning catering proposals, confirmation of booking, thank you letters, follow-up letters, etc.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and directed them to the proper department.

Education

Associate of Arts - Bookkeeping

Richland College
Richardson, TX

Associate - Criminal Justice

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX

Magnums Butler Gold Certificate -

Magnums Butlers & Concierge International
Juan Les Pin, France
04.2016

Skills

  • Data-driven revenue analysis
  • Customer engagement
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Team development
  • Opera
  • Lightspeed
  • Pep
  • Fair housing
  • Night vision
  • Micros
  • PeopleSoft
  • Cost control
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Hospitality management
  • ADP/M3 Workforce
  • Hotel operations
  • Night audit procedures
  • Front desk management
  • Guest relations
  • Property management systems
  • Audit compliance
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • End-of-day processes
  • Time management

Certification

Magnums Butler -Gold Certificate

Personal Information

Additional Information - Industry Achievement

Opened six hotels and closed three in 25 years of hospitality experience, gained a lot of knowledge working on a Task Force Management team.

Timeline

Lead Night Auditor

Sheraton Frisco
04.2024 - 03.2025

Task Force Assistant General Manager

Hospitality Staffing
11.2022 - 07.2023

Front Office Manager

Sonesta Hotel
11.2021 - 11.2022

Front Office Manager

Sheraton Galleria
05.2020 - 11.2021

Overnight Manager

Hotel Indigo Dallas
12.2014 - 05.2020

Incoming Auditor

Dallas Joule Luxury Collection Hotel
09.2011 - 10.2014

Front Desk Manager

Belmont Hotel
10.2005 - 03.2006

Associate - Criminal Justice

Eastfield College

Associate of Arts - Bookkeeping

Richland College

Magnums Butler Gold Certificate -

Magnums Butlers & Concierge International