Jalletsy Vargas
Deltona,FL
Summary
Hello, my name is Jalletsy Vargas. I bring over nine years of experience in the hospitality industry and more than ten years of management experience across diverse fields. I was proud to be part of HDG, later known as Ark Management, where I contributed to daily operations and supported the execution of strategic initiatives to drive operational and financial success. My responsibilities included overseeing sales, marketing, human resources, and financial processes, as well as recruiting, training, and leading team members. I am passionate about building positive relationships with guests, employees, and vendors, and I consistently strive to create efficient, customer-focused environments. I am open to new opportunities where I can apply my leadership skills and industry expertise to help organizations grow and succeed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Comfort Inn
Deland, FL
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
General Manager
Hampton Inn
Debary, FL
03.2017 - 06.2022
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to build and manage high-performing team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Financial acumen and budget management skills
- Knowledge of specific industry regulations and best practices
Part time bartender/server
Giannotti's Family Restaurant
Robesonia, PA
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks
- Maintain a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Provided the customers with a pleasant dining experience and quality service
- Good judgment, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Full Time Caregiver
Everyday Homecare
Wyomissing, PA
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisting with personal care
- Home organization
- Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional
- Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual's health, recording and reporting any differences
- Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision.
Manager of Operations
Enerjuice
Wyomissing, PA
04.2019 - 11.2015
- Responsible for store's daily operations
- Hired, trained, supervised, motivated and developed employees
- Made daily bank deposits, get change needed for the store
- Preparing payroll and maintaining a proper budget
- Keeping track of inventory as well as putting orders weekly
- Bookkeeping.
Management/ Cashier (seasonal job)
Wertz Ice Cream Cone
Wernersville, PA
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Maintained a clean, friendly, and professional environment for customers
- Assured customer satisfaction of food orders
- Kept an organized and clean environment.
Dietary Aid/ Café Worker/ Part Time Server
Phoebe Berks Village Commons
Wernersville, PA
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for working as part of the dietary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation
- Assisted with meal service
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients
- Ensure guidelines such as those for special diets are followed.
Education
Criminal Justice
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PABusiness Management
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PASkills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Operations & Multi-Unit Management
- Customer Service Excellence & Guest Relations
- Public Speaking & Professional Communication (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
- Microsoft Office & Business Systems Proficiency
- Time Management & Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Health Code Compliance & Food Safety Standards
- POS Systems, Payment Processing & Cash Handling
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Inventory Control & Cost Management
- Training & Onboarding New Employees
- Relationship Building & Community Engagement
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Manager Certification
- Hilton GM Certification
- Host Certification
Affiliations
- Built and maintained strong relationships with the Volusia Chamber of Commerce in DeLand, regularly participating in community activities, networking events, and local business initiatives. Worked closely with the event coordinator for the Athens Theatre, to support and engage with area events and programs
Timeline
General Manager
Comfort Inn
07.2022 - 11.2025
Manager of Operations
Enerjuice
04.2019 - 11.2015
General Manager
Hampton Inn
03.2017 - 06.2022
Full Time Caregiver
Everyday Homecare
02.2016 - 03.2017
Part time bartender/server
Giannotti's Family Restaurant
11.2015 - 11.2017
Dietary Aid/ Café Worker/ Part Time Server
Phoebe Berks Village Commons
04.2007 - 07.2009
Management/ Cashier (seasonal job)
Wertz Ice Cream Cone
04.2006 - 11.2013
Criminal Justice
Reading Area Community College
Business Management
Reading Area Community College