CYNTHIA FUENTES
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
To obtain employment as a custodian to utilize my work experience and skills. Motivated and efficient professional specializing in cleaning and maintenance. Customer satisfaction-oriented and knowledgeable of highly specialized cleaning operations. Flexible and accustomed to wide range of cleaning products and methods, including environmentally-friendly solvents and polishes. Motivated Housekeeper with work experience in industrial cleaning services. Dedicated to completing tasks on time and surpassing expectations. Works hard to maintain impeccable levels of cleanliness. Responds to guest needs to drive satisfaction and repeat business. 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeping Aide
Veterans Affairs
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct thorough cleaning of all equipment, flooring, and furniture.
- Ensure positive experiences for clients and guests.
- Request maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment, and address room damage.
- Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Monitored common areas for cleanliness and safety.
- Monitored safe usage of chemical cleaners to prevent inhalation, spillage and chemical burns.
- Inspected all guestrooms for safety hazards or maintenance needs.
- Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of germs.
- Swept, mopped and waxed floors in patient rooms and public areas of the hospital.
- Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Performed carpet vacuuming duties to uphold sanitation standards.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Executed safe handling, mixing, and storage of chemical cleaners as per safety standards.
Lead Custodian, First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
City of Portland
Portland, TX
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Cleaned and maintained building, meeting rooms, and facilities for small and largescale events focused on attracting overnight tourists and visitors and drove company vehicles to assist area
- This includes setting up and breaking down tables and chairs for various events also set up supplies needed for event
- Performed standard janitorial cleaning methods including vacuuming carpets, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, maintaining common areas, monitoring open areas for safety hazards, and reporting any major repair or maintenance needed to the appropriate supervisor
- Checked-in inventory and distributed as needed to various building in assigned vehicle
- Monitored inventory stock and ordered supplies as needed
Lead Custodian III
Texas Department of Public Safety
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Gather and empty trash
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
Private Care Supervisor
Dr.Karyn Hollis
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervising, coordinating the myriad activities and necessities that meticulous care of my mother entailed: scheduling visits from nurses, doctors, nurses aids, friends and family
- Overseeing the acquisition and administration of all my mother's many medications
- Taking her to the doctor when necessary
- Cooking nutritious meals and keeping everything in the house clean: dusting, sweeping, washing bed linens and my mother's clothes
- Lifting and changing mother when necessary; assisting the Certified Nurses Aids
Lead Custodian
TX A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2005 - 08.2012
- Building attendant, lead custodian, building cleaning
Building Attendant III
University of Texas at Austin
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition
- Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish
- Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities
Lead Custodian
Art Museum of South Texas
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Gather and empty trash
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
Custodian
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2003 - 12.2003
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Gather and empty trash
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
Head Cook
Bokencamp Children
12.2000 - 03.2002
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
Education
High School Diploma -
Moody High School
Skills
- Motivated Collaborative Worker
- Chemical safety
- Deep cleaning techniques
- Client relations
- Facility sanitation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Housekeeping
- Health and safety compliance
- Chemical handling
- Customer service
- Restocking supplies
Certification
- Current TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification) from Maritime Transportation
- Valid USA Passport
- Valid Drivers License Class C
Accomplishments
- Certificate Of Training : DOT Regulated Medical Waste Course
- Certificate of Completion: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training
- EPerformace Scoring: Fully Successful in all categories
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeping Aide
Veterans Affairs
07.2023 - Current
Lead Custodian, First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
City of Portland
12.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Custodian III
Texas Department of Public Safety
05.2016 - 10.2018
Private Care Supervisor
Dr.Karyn Hollis
03.2012 - 01.2015
Building Attendant III
University of Texas at Austin
09.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Custodian
TX A&M University
01.2005 - 08.2012
Lead Custodian
Art Museum of South Texas
01.2005 - 01.2011
Custodian
Del Mar College
09.2003 - 12.2003
Head Cook
Bokencamp Children
12.2000 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Moody High School
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