Jacqueline Shamber
Stuart,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Housekeeper well-known for thorough and detailed cleaning services. Reliable and quick-paced worker with excellent attention to detail. Offering strong record of industry performance rooted in integrity and hard work.
I bring over 25 years of experience working in high end homes. I know how to be discreet, and trustworthy, honest, hardworking and very dedicated.
I took some time off due to a family tragedy and would love to get back to what I know and love.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper/house Manager
Daniel Husted
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
- Organized closets with hangers for the family's clothing items.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in bedrooms to stop the spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
- Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
- Took care of multiple animals and small children when necessary
- Ran errands, handled packages and mail
Housekeeping Team Leader
Glen Hutchins
Jupiter Island, FL
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate records of supplies and equipment inventory.
- Conducted regular meetings with housekeeping staff to discuss performance issues.
- Ordered cleaning supplies, linens, chemicals, amenities. as needed.
- Trained cleaning crew how to handled high end fixtures, fabrics, and linens
- Trained cleaning crew how to sanitize and organize bathrooms, kitchens and closets
Housekeeper
Pat Bassett
Jupiter Island, FL
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and polishing of surfaces.
- Cleaned upholstery, draperies, furniture, fixtures and appliances in the home.
- Assisted with laundry duties including sorting clothes for washing, folding linen and ironing items when necessary.
- Organized closets and drawers by properly storing clothing items or other household objects.
- Disinfected bathrooms regularly to prevent mold growth and maintained sparkling clean bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks.
- Responsible for grocery shopping for the family's needs while adhering to budget guidelines.
- Received deliveries from vendors such as dry cleaners or grocery stores and placed them away neatly in designated areas.
- Attended to any additional requests from employer or guests such as running errands or picking up items from store locations.
- Managed schedules of various services providers such as gardeners or pool maintenance personnel.
- Provided assistance during events hosted at the residence including setting up tables and chairs before guests arrive.
- Inspected common areas on a daily basis checking for damages or repairs that need attention.
- Assisted with pet care activities such as walking dogs, grooming pets or providing food and water bowls.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Provided assistance communicating, typing correspondence or obtaining information.
House and Property Manager
Robert and Suzanne Wright
Palm Beach Island, FL
08.2005 - 02.2017
- I maintained residence year round
- The home was a recipient of the Ballinger award and as such required specialized care.
- Cared for original wood flooring, upholstered furniture, curtains, light fixtures, appliances, laundry and fine linens
- was responsible for the maintenance and care of luxury cars
- handled all vendors, including but not limited to, air conditioning, all electronics, security system, waste management, irrigation company, landscaping company, boat captain, decorators, designers, event coordinator, holiday decorations, television crews and photography shoots
- meal prep and cook
- stocking all supplies including liquor, papers and any additional needs that were requested
- Hired and terminated as necessary
- approved proposal costs
- Helped set up and coordinate for parties
- light floral arrangements
- made food platters for invited guests either to house or on boat
- closed and opened estate for hurricane season
Education
High School Diploma -
Penns Creek Christian Academy
Penns Creek, Pa05-1984
Skills
- Restroom detailing
- Dusting
- Residential Cleaning
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Customer Service
- Supply Inventory Management
- Laundry Management
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Exceptional time management
- Physically strong
- Budget Control
- Exceptional communicator
- Dish preparation
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- English language fluency
- Customer service-focused
- Cleaning light fixtures
- Housekeeping
- Polishing surfaces
- Watering plants
- Mopping and buffing floors
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Closet detailing
- Waste disposal
- Cleaning methods
- Ironing clothing
- Teamwork
- Sanitization techniques
- Focused and detail-oriented
- Appliance maintenance
- Upholstery care
- Hardworking
- Food prep and cooking
- planning and assisting with events and decorations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper/house Manager
Daniel Husted
07.2023 - 03.2024
Housekeeping Team Leader
Glen Hutchins
10.2020 - 02.2021
Housekeeper
Pat Bassett
03.2020 - 10.2020
House and Property Manager
Robert and Suzanne Wright
08.2005 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Penns Creek Christian Academy