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Heather L. Alcott

Canton,GA

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in customer service, multitasking, and time management. Committed to enhancing customer experiences through effective communication and problem-solving. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges while maintaining a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced Animal Caretaker skilled in feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, ensuring their well-being through organized care routines.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Specialist

Cherokee County Animal Shetler
09.2017 - Current

Accommodate listed animals.

  • Provided daily care for animals in shelter environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
  • Assisted in animal adoption processes and education for potential owners.
  • Maintained cleanliness of animal living areas to ensure health standards.
  • Monitored animal behavior and reported concerns to veterinary staff.
  • Coordinated with volunteers for animal socialization and enrichment activities.
  • Educated the public on responsible pet ownership and welfare issues.
  • Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Provided food and water for all animals, ensuring that they had adequate nutrition.

Bakery Team Member

Target
02.2009 - 11.2013
  • Produce items to specifications; ensure up and ready times are met and presentation minimums are being followed all day, every day
  • Ensure all food safety, sanitation and cross contamination rules are followed while producing, displaying, holding and storing food items
  • Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items as outlined Support the shortage-awareness culture by adhering to QMOS best practices; take appropriate partners to ensure action is taken to address any concerns; promote theft and fraud prevention through guest service
  • Proof, bake, package, label and handle top-quality product in order to drive sales and minimize waste
  • Are friendly, positive, helpful and team oriented; show respect for all team members and guests; are willing to learn new skills to help the store, the team and themselves
  • Follow a compliance and food safety culture and mitigates legal risk.

Guest Service Team Leader

09.2006 - 10.2007
  • Supervise, coach and train the team to achieve speed and service goals
  • Create a positive work environment where front end team members are valued and respected
  • Give guests a clean, safe, and easy-to shop store by keeping the checkouts, guest service area
  • Food service and restrooms are neat and clean
  • Consistently deliver 1 + 1 service at the front lanes and all service areas (Food Avenue, service desk)
  • Managed all front lane end caps according to planograms which where updated monthly.

Team Relations Team Leader

Target
06.2001 - 10.2004
  • Help recruit and select a diverse team
  • Handle all pre-employment testing
  • Conducted orientation sessions
  • Help deliver other company training programs to team members
  • Ensure peer trainers are selected and trained
  • Assist with implementing company programs and disciplines to enhance and sustain our culture
  • Such as chat sessions, Great Team Recognition, opinion surveys, exit interviews
  • Model our culture
  • Ensure all compensation, benefits, payroll and safety-related transactions are completed on time.

Front Desk Manager

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
07.2000 - 06.2001
  • Duties included managing an efficient staff of Guest Service Agents
  • PBX operators, Concierge, Bellman and Night Auditors
  • Providing leadership in guest relations and resolution of guest complaints
  • This included acting liaison between guest and other departments
  • Scheduling proper staffing levels in accordance with all front office staff
  • Train and review front office procedures with all front office staff
  • Oversees all other departments while night manager
  • Assisted with interviewing and hiring of new associates

Front Office Supervisor

Westin Hotel
Fort Lauderdale
06.1999 - 07.2000
  • Oversee daily front desk operations
  • Training of front desk agents
  • Handle guest complaints
  • Assisted with scheduling
  • Manager on Duty
  • Responsible for overall operations of the hotel
  • Handle all guest complaints
  • Must be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures

Reservation Sales Agent

Greenville Spartanburg Airport Marriott
11.1998 - 05.1999
  • Problem solved and utilized computer systems to perform all related administrative tasks
  • Established and maintained special accounts, convention accounts, and packages
  • Coordinated with sales managers to create group blocks
  • Processed rooming lists
  • Completed all changes and cancels for groups; prepared group guests lists.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
05.1989

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Efficient communication
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Desktop systems expertise
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership and management
  • Animal care knowledge
  • Medication administration
  • Food intake monitoring

References

References Furnished Upon Request

Interests

Awards and Committees , Safety Committee 2001, 2001 Beaches Best Award 1997, 1998 Holiday Committee 1998, 2001, 2001 Executive Hospitality Committee 1997, 1998 Protégé for Mid-Atlantic Diversity Program 1998

Timeline

Animal Care Specialist

Cherokee County Animal Shetler
09.2017 - Current

Bakery Team Member

Target
02.2009 - 11.2013

Guest Service Team Leader

09.2006 - 10.2007

Team Relations Team Leader

Target
06.2001 - 10.2004

Front Desk Manager

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
07.2000 - 06.2001

Front Office Supervisor

Westin Hotel
06.1999 - 07.2000

Reservation Sales Agent

Greenville Spartanburg Airport Marriott
11.1998 - 05.1999

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School
Heather L. Alcott
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