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Jarata Jaffa

Summary

Dedicated Guest Service professional with history of meeting company goals, managing and utilizing, consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Guest Service Agent

Homewood Suites By Hilton
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Increased sales by 20% by accepting walk-ins
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.

Overnight Office Manager

Courtyard By Marriott
09.2020 - 06.2022

Serve as a Night Audit Manager in the Support Services Component at Courtyard by Marriott .

Assisted the senior management with training new hires, along with overseeing daytime and nighttime staff.

Assisted with policy and proper actions to be taking during the financial process. Process check-ins and check-outs, and prepare administrative documentation for senior management.


  • Assisted management in training new hires.
  • Prepare daily detailed reports which include account receivables and revenue balances.
  • Audit daily transaction to identify any discrepancies.
  • Keep automated and manual records of room availability and guests' accounts.
  • Perform bookkeeping activities.
  • Used internal software to process check-ins and check-outs.

Guest Services Supervisor

Holiday Inn
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
  • Prepared weekly employee schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.

Front Desk Supervisor

Cambria Hotels & Suites
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Prepared weekly employee schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Scheduled and assigned daily work and activities for team members.
  • Created lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove hotel revenue.
  • Coordinated with room service, housekeeping, maintenance, and security to meet all guest needs.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communications

Towson University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Administration & Management
  • Front Office Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Expense Reporting
  • Hospitality Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Operation and Control
  • MARSHA CERTIFIED
  • FOSSE CERTFIED & EXPERT
  • ONQ PM CERTFIED
  • OPERA CERTFIED
  • PEP CERTFIED

Timeline

Lead Guest Service Agent

Homewood Suites By Hilton
10.2022 - 12.2023

Overnight Office Manager

Courtyard By Marriott
09.2020 - 06.2022

Guest Services Supervisor

Holiday Inn
06.2017 - 09.2020

Front Desk Supervisor

Cambria Hotels & Suites
03.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communications

Towson University
Jarata Jaffa