Karen Lockwood
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Skilled business professional looking to implement my experience & education to mutually benefit from hard work & dedication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Smedley Chevrolet Sales INC
Vandalia, Ohio
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Notify the appropriate person that a customer is waiting in the showroom, or on the other line.
- Answer incoming phone calls on multi-line. Direct caller to appropriate department, screen calls or takes a thorough message.
- Communicate with callers and visitors in friendly, professional and efficient manner.
- Communicate messages to the appropriate parties in timely manner.
- Type receipts and other documents.
- Cover cashiers office when needed.
- Assist with clerical duties as requested.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
Housekeeper
Tru Hotel
Fairborn, Ohio
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Reported maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Inspected and returned rooms to occupant ready status to satisfy future guests.
Housekeeper
Extended Stay America
Dayton, Ohio
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, replenished supplies, replenished supplies such as soap and toilet paper.
- Reported any maintenance issues to supervisor immediately.
- inspected guest rooms on completion for cleanliness standards set by the hotel management team.
- Responded promptly for extra supplies or other items as needed.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping or vacuuming daily.
Front Desk
Capitol Cleaners
Dayton, Ohio
02.2011 - 07.2013
- Communication skills
- Answering phones
- Data entry
- Assisting drop offs
- Assisting pick ups
- Money drawer
Librarian Volunteer
Evangel Academy
Dayton, Ohio
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Answered patrons questions at circulation desk.
- Communication skills
- Data entry
- Shelving
Shift Supervisor
Rite Aid
Dayton, Ohio
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professionalism
Volunteer
ModernPraise.com
Dayton, Ohio
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
International College of Broadcasting
Dayton, Ohio12-2007
Business Office Management - Office Technology & Office Procedures
Miami Jacobs Career College
Dayton, Ohio08-1999
General Office / Medical Secretary - Office Technology & Medical
Montgomery County JVS
Clayton, Ohio06-1988
Skills
- Microsoft office suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Front office management
- Data entry
- Filing
- Answering phones
Timeline
Receptionist
Smedley Chevrolet Sales INC
04.2024 - 04.2025
Housekeeper
Tru Hotel
10.2023 - 04.2024
Housekeeper
Extended Stay America
09.2019 - 04.2020
Front Desk
Capitol Cleaners
02.2011 - 07.2013
Librarian Volunteer
Evangel Academy
08.2008 - 02.2011
Shift Supervisor
Rite Aid
Volunteer
ModernPraise.com
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
International College of Broadcasting
Business Office Management - Office Technology & Office Procedures
Miami Jacobs Career College
General Office / Medical Secretary - Office Technology & Medical
Montgomery County JVS