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Overview
Work History
Education
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Education and Training
Certification
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Jaida Walker

Mchenry,IL

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 4 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member as well. Fast learner with a positive attitude and always accepting new challenges, with excellent time management skills. Responsible and motivated student, ready to apply my education in the workplace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Always Clean cleaning company
Richmond, IL
12.2020 - Current
  • Established new clients.
  • Thorough communication with each client.
  • Calling, texting, and emailing clients professionally.
  • Clean clients homes/ vacation rentals.
  • Money handling.
  • Scheduling clients daily.
  • Keeping equipment stocked and clean.
  • Training employees.
  • Creating and sending invoices.

Lead Bartender

Benton Street Tap
Woodstock, Illinois
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory levels of liquor, garnishes, and bar supplies efficiently.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and operated POS systems.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.

Housekeeper

Great Wolf Lodge
Gurnee, IL
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Clean and sanitized hotel rooms.
  • Laundry folding and organizing.
  • Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
  • Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.

Barista/Manager

SugarHouse cafe
Richmond, IL
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Created new, popular beverages and menu items.
  • Made coffee beverages using an espresso machine and professional frothing wand.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Supported store manager with recruiting, interviewing and hiring baristas.
  • Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.

Cleaning Team Leader

Tidy Up
Cary, IL
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Created schedules to coordinate housekeeping needs.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Sustained safety protocols to support proper and cost-effective equipment and material usage.
  • Supervised and supported housekeeping personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of clients homes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business

McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Business Leadership
  • Operations Oversight
  • Decision Making
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Training Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Outgoing and friendly
  • Quick to adapt and learn new policies

Education and Training

other

Certification

  • BASSET certified 2025

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Benton Street Tap
04.2024 - 08.2025

Owner

Always Clean cleaning company
12.2020 - Current

Housekeeper

Great Wolf Lodge
08.2019 - 12.2020

Barista/Manager

SugarHouse cafe
01.2019 - 12.2019

Cleaning Team Leader

Tidy Up
05.2018 - 08.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Business

McHenry County College

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