Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Manager
Barefoot Mailman Llc
04.2021 - Current
Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
Cook Shift Leader
The Arrabelle At Vail Square
05.2019 - 03.2021
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Cook
Lajitas Golf Resort
01.2018 - 04.2019
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Resort Worker
Turtle Bay Beach Resort
06.2015 - 12.2017
Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
Coordinated with vendors for repair and maintenance of hotel.
Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
Liaised with housekeeping staff to verify service and maintenance of hotel standards.
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Kennel Manager
Posh Pet Resorts
04.2012 - 05.2015
Oversaw care, grooming and medication of pets during temporary kennel stays.
Developed schedule for kennel assistants to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
Communicated with pet parents, sharing pictures and relevant information regarding treasured animals.
Managed scheduling, billing and payroll for staff of kennel assistants.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Caney High School
New Caney, TX
03.2008
Skills
Compliance Requirements
Organization and Recordkeeping
Revenue Enhancement
Conflict Mediation
Mentoring
Time Management
Marketing
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Enforce Policies
VIP Priority Options
Property Security
Guest Safety
Certification
Human Trafficking Course.
Additional Information
Worked hospitality my whole life mostly resort contracts but i am looking for my forever job and want to settle down and advance my career.
Timeline
Front Desk Manager
Barefoot Mailman Llc
04.2021 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
The Arrabelle At Vail Square
05.2019 - 03.2021
Cook
Lajitas Golf Resort
01.2018 - 04.2019
Resort Worker
Turtle Bay Beach Resort
06.2015 - 12.2017
Kennel Manager
Posh Pet Resorts
04.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
New Caney High School
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