Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Jose Herrera

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated hospitality, security, and emergency‑response professional with 7+ years of diverse experience across hotel operations, guest service leadership, security, and fire response. Recognized for exceptional communication, problem‑solving, and the ability to maintain professionalism in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. Strong background in housekeeping operations, team coordination, and guest satisfaction improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guest Room Experience Manager

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
12.2025 - Current
  • Led daily housekeeping operations for guest rooms, ensuring adherence to cleanliness standards and enhancing team performance.
  • Conduct room inspections to ensure Hyatt brand standards in cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance readiness.
  • Supervised room attendants and house attendants, delivering coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to uphold service quality.
  • Collaborated with Housekeeping, Engineering, and Front Office leadership to resolve room-related issues, enhancing overall guest experience.
  • Support cross‑department communication to reduce service recovery incidents and elevate guest satisfaction.

CMT

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Executed operational rotations in Front Office, Housekeeping, Rooms, and Guest Services to gain comprehensive understanding of hotel operations.
  • Supported leaders in daily operations and ensured service standards while optimizing departmental workflows.
  • Developed foundational knowledge in hotel business strategy to enhance guest-focused service delivery.

Operations Supervisor

Hyatt Regency Austin
Austin, Texas
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Served primarily as a F&B supervisor supporting restaurant and bar operations and ensuring smooth service flow.
  • Supervised F&B team members, supported shift leadership, and ensured consistent service quality.
  • Coordinated FOH and BOH communication to maintain strong timing, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted Security team as needed, supporting incident coordination and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Resolved escalated guest concerns and implemented effective service‑recovery solutions.
  • Supported staffing, shift coverage, and operational troubleshooting during peak business periods.

Security Officer

Hyatt regency Austin
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 12.2024
  • Delivered property security for a high‑occupancy hotel, ensuring safety for thousands of guests weekly.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras, conducted routine patrols, and secured building nightly to enhance guest safety.
  • Reduced incident frequency through proactive surveillance and guest engagement.
  • Responded to medical incidents, administering first aid until EMS arrival to ensure guest well-being.
  • Performed inspections of emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, first‑aid kits, and emergency communication devices.
  • Trained new officers on procedures, report writing, and guest-centric security practices to improve team effectiveness.

Firefighter

Bastrop County ESD 1
Bastrop County, TX
06.2019 - 12.2024
  • Responded to structure fires, medical calls, vehicle accidents, and emergency situations, ensuring swift and effective action to minimize risk to life and property.
  • Operated hoses, ladders, ventilation tools, and various firefighting equipment during emergency response.
  • Assisted in search‑and‑rescue operations and provided initial patient care, contributing to successful recovery and treatment of individuals in distress.
  • Participated in ongoing training in fire behavior, ICS procedures, and emergency response best practices to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
  • Maintained apparatus, tools, and personal protective equipment to ensure operational readiness.

Cook/ Prep

Red Rock Steak House and Saloon
Red Rock, TX
12.2017 - 02.2020

Cook/Prep-

  • Prepared menu items during high volume service, ensuring adherence to food safety standards
  • Organized kitchen station and rotated inventory to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency

Expo-

  • Coordinated communication between kitchen staff and front of house teams to ensure accurate delivery.
  • verified plate quality and presentation before service

Host-

  • Managed the seating chart, greeted guests, and maintained a steady flow of front of house operations
  • Addressed guest needs promptly, enhancing overall dining experience

Busser-

  • Cleared and reset tables efficiently, contributing to faster table turnover and improved service flow
  • Assisted servers and ensured a clean environment

Education

High school or equivalent -

Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek, Texas
05-2019

Skills

  • Guest Experience Hotel Operations Housekeeping Leadership
  • Team Coordination Cross‑Department Collaboration
  • High-Volume Food Service Restaurant Operations
  • Incident Reporting Emergency Response Safety Protocols
  • Firefighting CPR/AED Basic Life Support
  • Security Operations CCTV Monitoring Loss Prevention
  • Conflict De-escalation Defensive Tactics

Languages

Native English

Certification

Basic Structure Firefighter — Expires 06/2026
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED)
Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED
FEMA IS‑100.c, 200.c, 700.b, 800.c
OSHA 10
TABC (expired)

Timeline

Guest Room Experience Manager

Hyatt Regency Chicago
12.2025 - Current

CMT

Hyatt Regency Chicago
05.2025 - 12.2025

Operations Supervisor

Hyatt Regency Austin
12.2024 - 05.2025

Security Officer

Hyatt regency Austin
06.2021 - 12.2024

Firefighter

Bastrop County ESD 1
06.2019 - 12.2024

Cook/ Prep

Red Rock Steak House and Saloon
12.2017 - 02.2020

High school or equivalent -

Cedar Creek High School
Jose Herrera