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Kimberly Andrews

Louisville,Kentucky

Summary

Warm and friendly individual who is also results-driven professional focused on delivering exceptional support for customer needs. Successfully manages concerns and resolves conflicts to maximize customer satisfaction. Offers strong background in customer relations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2023 - Current
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Resolved service-related problems and documented actions in system.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.

Hotel Front Desk Agent

White Lodging
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
  • Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
  • Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
  • Answered hotel phones with professionalism and directed calls appropriately.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Maintained neat and orderly front desk and lobby area to uphold hotel standards.
  • Maintained high level knowledge of all hotel services offered to answer guest questions.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house and housekeeping departments to facilitate smooth hotel operations.
  • Assisted guests with luggage and provided directions to rooms to enhance customer service.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of guest information.
  • Responded to guest inquiries to maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Upheld hotel policies and procedures by providing high level of customer service.

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Trained and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Generated friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
  • Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases by detailing origin, flavor, and pairing recommendations.
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation, and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and innovations to boost competitiveness and customer appeal.
  • Knowledge of the full POS System
  • Knowledge of the equipment and how they work

Health and Recreation Front Office

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Managed and properly accounted for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities.
  • Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
  • Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.

Medical Receptionist

Visionworks Doctors Of Optometry
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.

Sales Associate and Mail Room

Southern Seminary
01.2013 - 08.2015

• I sorted, delivered and help ship mail/packages to and from the Seminary

• We had to learn knowledge from USPS, UPS, DHL and FedEx.

• When we received the mail we had to sort, organize and delivery to different departments on campus within a scheduled time and mail off packages that could be time sensitive.

  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

Sale's Associate

Kohls Department Store
07.2007 - 09.2012
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Education

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY

Boyce Bible College
Louisville, KY

High School Diploma -

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2008

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Cash Handling
  • Upselling Techniques
  • Professionalism
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Record Keeping
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Prioritization
  • Guest Relations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented

Additional Information

Barista; Barista Trainer; Shift Supervisor and Coffee Master- Starbucks

Timeline

Hotel Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2023 - Current

Hotel Front Desk Agent

White Lodging
06.2022 - 08.2023

Health and Recreation Front Office

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2017 - 10.2018

Medical Receptionist

Visionworks Doctors Of Optometry
01.2017 - 02.2018

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2015 - 06.2022

Sales Associate and Mail Room

Southern Seminary
01.2013 - 08.2015

Sale's Associate

Kohls Department Store
07.2007 - 09.2012

Jefferson Community And Technical College

Boyce Bible College

High School Diploma -

Christian Academy of Louisville
Kimberly Andrews