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Helen Mejia

College Point,NY

Summary

With over 4 years of experience in luxury hospitality and resort operations, I have developed a strong background across front desk management, spa services, guest relations, sales, and overall guest experience. Skilled in delivering personalized, high-end service in fast-paced luxury environments, creating memorable guest experiences, building lasting client relationships, and ensuring seamless daily operations. My expertise includes reservation management, VIP guest handling, upselling services, coordinating spa and wellness experiences, and supporting revenue growth while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality excellence. Passionate about customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, I bring professionalism, adaptability, and a guest-focused approach to every aspect of hospitality and resort management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salon Coordinator

Joanna Vargaz
04.2026 - Current
  • Coordinated daily salon operations to enhance customer experience and service efficiency.
  • Managed appointment scheduling using salon management software to optimize staff workflow.
  • Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
  • Collaborated with stylists to ensure seamless communication regarding client needs and preferences.
  • Coordinated daily salon operations, ensuring smooth workflow and exceptional client experiences.

Spa Coordinator

The Seawater Spa
09.2023 - 03.2026

Directed front desk activities, guaranteeing efficient check-in and check-out for all clients.

  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices, contributing to a well-prepared team of professionals.
  • Collaborated with spa therapists to ensure seamless delivery of treatments, resulting in positive client feedback.
  • Monitored access of guests and escorted to treatment areas.
  • Interacted with 60plus guests daily and provided positive impression of spa.

Server

Republica
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Restaurant Busser/Drink Runner

Scarpetta Beach
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Checked on dining area to identify immediate needs and reset tables between guests.
  • Anticipated guest needs, refilled drinks and cleared empty glasses.

Banquet Server

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware and maintained customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Removed and replaced dirty dishes and utensils to maintain table settings.
  • Presented meal options to help patrons select food and beverages.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Head Food Runner/Drink Runner

The Beach Club | Gurney's Montauk Resort
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Offered insight into menu items to answer customer questions.
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and escalated major issues to management.
  • Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
  • Built and maintained relationships with regular customers by learning and remembering preferences.

Bartender Assistant

Mizart Begaliev Hospitality Service Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
  • Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
  • Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
  • Checked identification for each person purchasing alcohol.
  • Sliced and pitted fruit used to garnish drinks.
  • Cleaned bar and table surfaces throughout shift to help reduce risk of pathogens.
  • Built excellent relationships with guests to achieve repeat business.

Banquet Captain

Mizart Begaliev Hospitality Service Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
  • Attended and monitored events to direct staff, proactively address issues and solve problems or concerns.
  • Coordinated with employees to arrange tables, chairs and other equipment needed for functions.
  • Developed highly effective wait staff and kitchen personnel through continuous mentoring and consistent training sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Pan American International High School
Elmhurst, NY
07-2021

Skills

  • Customer interaction
  • Exceptional organization
  • Team management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Sales proficiency
  • Customer service

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Salon Coordinator

Joanna Vargaz
04.2026 - Current

Spa Coordinator

The Seawater Spa
09.2023 - 03.2026

Server

Republica
02.2023 - 07.2023

Restaurant Busser/Drink Runner

Scarpetta Beach
10.2022 - 01.2023

Head Food Runner/Drink Runner

The Beach Club | Gurney's Montauk Resort
05.2022 - 09.2022

Banquet Server

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
02.2022 - 10.2022

Bartender Assistant

Mizart Begaliev Hospitality Service Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2021

Banquet Captain

Mizart Begaliev Hospitality Service Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Pan American International High School

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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