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Jessica Wells

Jacksonville,Florida

Summary

Problem-solving Front Desk Manager at busy hotel experienced in upselling and marketing property amenities. Multilingual and dedicated to boosting customer loyalty. Consistently recognized by management for performance excellence. Experienced [Job Title] at busy hotel offering strong interpersonal and financial management skills. Organized with strong attention to guest needs. Dynamic team leader and consensus builder who leads by demonstrating outstanding guest services. Versatile Front Desk Supervisor adept at managing guest expectations, hotel reputation and business needs. Effective multitasker and clear communicator with [Number] years in hospitality industry. Experience managing front desk team of guest service specialists. Passionate [Job Title] offering [Number] years of success and experience in customer and personal service. Additional expertise includes time management, effective planning and computer literacy. Experienced Front Desk professional offering superior hospitality service. Highly skilled in managing reservations, mitigating dissatisfaction and increasing guest loyalty through targeted service. Proficient in [Software] and [Software], with friendly and decisive approach to resolving challenges. Polite and positive front desk ambassador with exceptional telephone etiquette. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, valuables and baggage. Easily adaptable to high-pressure, dynamic situations. Polished hotel front desk manager offering exemplary communication skills. Dynamic and personable and well-versed in handling multiple tasks at once. Experience as front desk manager for high-end hotel. Friendly and polished [Job Title] brings proven experience in [Type] environments. Expertly provides individualized guest service and manages VIP requests. Versed in coordinating reservations, updating accounts and promoting customer satisfaction. Talented Front Desk Supervisor versed in solving range of daily issues with efficient and professional attitude. Adapts easily to changing demands and learns new information quickly. Accomplished leader and team manager. Skilled, hospitality management graduate with over [Number] years of practical experience in hotel operations. Highly effective in greeting guests and finding resolutions to issues. Consistently exceeds corporate goals for guest satisfaction and occupancy rates. Recently promoted front desk manager at upscale hotel in [Location] with bachelor's degree in marketing. Experienced in front office operations and skilled in guest relations. Pursuing position in front desk operations in resort setting. Friendly and prompt Front Service Clerk with good skills using phone, computer and office equipment. Strong multitasking, communication and interpersonal skills. Unsurpassed mathematical skills and finesse handling front office operations. Service-driven hospitality professional offering dynamic guest relations and interpersonal skills. Bilingual and hardworking individual with [Type] degree in hospitality management. Track record of continued success in front desk hotel operations. Knowledgeable Front Desk Supervisor enthusiastic about improving team productivity and maximizing guest satisfaction. Proficient in managing back-end financial and administrative functions. Excel in fast-paced environments with motivational management style and resourceful mindset. Personable professional in hospitality industry with more than [Number] years of experience working at high-end resorts. Successful career history providing exceptional service to visitors and clients. Ambitious [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience and passion for local [Type] industry. Personable, experienced with conflict resolution and sensitive to others' needs. Energetic Front Desk Assistant with experience helping guests with check-in and travel tasks. Talented in planning outings for guests, providing needed resources and creating enjoyable visits. Hardworking front desk professional bringing expertise in reservations, concierge services and department collaboration. Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication. Seasoned Front Desk professional offering [Number] years of customer-facing performance. Handles administrative, operational and guest areas to cultivate quality service. Meticulous [Job Title] with strong background in guest service environments. Adaptable, energetic and customer-oriented individual with exceptional listening skills. Devoted to delivering quality service and exceeding expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Front Desk Manager

Comfort Suites By Choice Hotels
Macon , GA
2022.07 - 2023.01
  • Coordinated with room service, housekeeping, maintenance and security to meet all guest needs.
  • Performed daily inventory for keys and linens and detailed information in audit reports.
  • Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Trained front office staff in fire, life and other emergency procedures.
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use and room service bills.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Provided responses to guest reviews on TripAdvisor, Booking.com and other websites within 48 hours.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to supervisor.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.
  • Created lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove hotel revenue.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
  • Ran reports detailing daily guest numbers, accounting expenses and income and room service usage.
  • Processed arrivals and departures for hotel guests, handling approximately [Number] guests per shift.
  • Anticipated guests' needs and responded to requests within reasonable amount of time.
  • Balanced hotel accounts at end of day.
  • Held quarterly office meetings with staff to answer questions, resolve issues and keep employees informed of changes.
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
  • Provided hotel guests with information regarding casino, restaurants and fitness center.
  • Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Performed concierge services for guests.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Designed employee work schedules to address complete operational needs.
  • Conducted financial audits on scheduled basis.
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations and processed payments.

Mental Health Assistant

Peachford Hospital
Dunwoody , GA
2021.11 - 2022.09
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Lead therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance for healthy coping skills.
  • Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Assisted and counseled 15 patients daily.
  • Assessed clients upon admission and discharge.
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, monitored patient behavior after medication administration.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.

Front Desk Agent

Sleep Inn By Choice Hotels
Macon , GA
2017.01 - 2021.11
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Educated guests on hotel security features and instructed on important information regarding safety processes and procedures.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Assisted at front desk when and handled purchases at gift shop.
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Designed employee work schedules to address complete operational needs.
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Retrieved mail, packages and documents on behalf of guests, promptly verifying receipt and arranging for pickup or transmittal.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Assisted guests by furnishing information and directions to casino, gift shop and dining areas.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email or phone.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.

Residential Manager/Case Worker/Counselor/MHT

Destin Recovery Center
Destin , FL
2016.02 - 2017.01
  • Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
  • Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.
  • Planned meetings for veterans to find treatment, form community and have support and collected data for each meeting.
  • Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
  • Managed caseload of family screening and investigation, child removal, permanency planning and family resource support.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
  • Participated in court proceedings by making recommendations for permanency planning and providing expert testimony.
  • Developed, implemented and documented status of children's health and wellbeing.
  • Supervised counseling and supportive services provided to clients and assessed needs of foster children placed in foster families and boarding homes.
  • Worked with children diagnosed with emotional, mental and behavioral disorders and delivered high-quality case management and therapy to patients.
  • Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Reunited families and facilitated foster and kinship adoptions.
  • Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
  • Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
  • Coordinated with courts and community agencies for supportive services.
  • Managed caseload of 15 and provided behavioral analysis and therapeutic treatment planning for clients while implementing coping skills techniques.
  • Facilitated distribution of educational materials and other information on various topics.
  • Developed relationships with juveniles aged out of foster care system and assisted in finding permanent housing through Section 8 programs.
  • Documented progress in treatment plans, educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
  • Monitored protection and stabilization of children and families.
  • Coordinated discharge of clients with outside healthcare resources and formulated individualized service plans with both long-term and short-term goals.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
  • Screened, interviewed and selected foster parents.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Addiction Recovery Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2016.01 - 2019.05

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA
2004.01 - 2005.05

Skills

Automated telephone systems

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Accomplishments

  • Established lasting relationships with clients through networking and promotional messages which increased repeat business by 20%.
  • Promoted from front desk clerk to front desk manager within 2 months of hire due to exceptional job performance.
  • Mentored staff on work activities, resulting in better performance, greater achievement of full potential and reduction in employee turnover.
  • Pitched in and worked any front desk position when short-staffed to ensure that guests were served promptly, resulting in reduced waiting times.
  • Developed programs that encouraged front office team members to provide exceptional service, which resulted in higher online ratings on TripAdvisor.
  • Pursued relationships with local vendors to supply services to guests, which helped improve hotel revenues by 25%.
  • Communicated with all departments efficiently as well as with the hotel owner to ensure functionality throughout 73-room property.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved maintenance issues which led to higher inspection score from the state of GA.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved higher production through effectively helping with coordination from all departments.

Timeline

Front Desk Manager

Comfort Suites By Choice Hotels
2022.07 - 2023.01

Mental Health Assistant

Peachford Hospital
2021.11 - 2022.09

Front Desk Agent

Sleep Inn By Choice Hotels
2017.01 - 2021.11

Residential Manager/Case Worker/Counselor/MHT

Destin Recovery Center
2016.02 - 2017.01

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Addiction Recovery Counseling

Liberty University
2016.01 - 2019.05

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
2004.01 - 2005.05
Jessica Wells