Candis Preston
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Skilled professional with many years of experience managing facilities upkeep. Works long shifts independently and efficiently to carry out routine cleaning needs. Proven knowledge of heavy equipment and machinery and cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Well-organized Housekeeper possessing excellent time management and cleaning skills. Trustworthy professional openly accepts direction and follows through. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cleaning equipment operations.
Dedicated Housekeeper experienced in basic housekeeping duties, including changing sheets and towels, restocking supplies, vacuuming and dusting. Supports facility operations by cleaning units with professional products and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrates strong commitment to providing best possible experience for guests.
Reliable laundry worker with strengths in customer relations and problem-solving. Team player offering several years of experience. Adept at sorting loads, updating logs and resolving team conflicts.
Industrious Laundry Attendant skilled in balancing multiple priorities and delegating laundry tasks to increase efficiency. Strong knowledge of detergent, additives, and machine cycle settings developed many years of successful performance in related roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Brandon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Roanoke, VA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Delivered ironing boards, baby cribs and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
Cafeteria Worker
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Roanoke, VA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Prepared and served food in a high-volume cafeteria setting, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items in order to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
Housekeeper
Lewis Gale Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, walls and mirrors.
- Exceeded facility standards regularly by working with detail-oriented approach.
Housekeeper Warehouse
Carolina Clinical Health Services
Roanoke
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Reported damage or theft of hotel property to management.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
Cafeteria Worker
Sodexo Magic
Roanoke
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Prepared and served food in a high-volume cafeteria setting, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Ensured that all ingredients were fresh before using them for meal preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items in order to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
Housekeeper and Laundry
Universal Healthcare North Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
02.2010 - 01.2015
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Raleigh, North Carolina06-2009
Skills
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Deep cleaning
- Linen replacement
- Restroom detailing
- Cleaning techniques
- Detail-oriented
- Health and safety compliance
- Guest relations
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Bed making proficiency
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Dusting furniture
- Ordering cleaning supplies
- Folding clean laundry
Timeline
Housekeeper
Brandon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - 11.2024
Cafeteria Worker
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
10.2021 - 05.2023
Housekeeper
Lewis Gale Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2022
Housekeeper Warehouse
Carolina Clinical Health Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
Cafeteria Worker
Sodexo Magic
09.2018 - 11.2019
Housekeeper and Laundry
Universal Healthcare North Raleigh
02.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
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