Kiona Foster
Engineer/ Hospitality
Gautier,Mississippi
Summary
Experienced
leading Petty Officer 13+ years of experience with United States Navy. Primary Damage Control Surface/ Aviation. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration, leadership and Organizational skills. Strategic leader dedicated to excellence, efficiency and readiness across high-pressure and high-conflict environments. Practiced at providing teams with support, resources and motivation to succeed. Strong background in all aspects of Hospitality Industry in New York and Las Vegas .Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
25
25
Certifications/ Qualifications
10
10
Years professional Hospitality
Work History
Damage Control Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
05.2008 - 02.2021
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
- Rated job performance up to 3,000 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Operational Security
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Memorized NAVSEA policies and led training for company personnel
- Reported for duty in event of disaster and other serious incidents involving shipmates
- Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations
Hotel Manager
Rio Hotel And Casino
Las Vegas, NV
02.2004 - 05.2008
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences and other events, providing best available room rates.
- Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
- Supervised team of 75 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
- Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
Education
Associate of Arts - International Marketing
Columbia Area Career Center
Chicago, IlBachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
UNLV
Las Vegas05.2000
Skills
- Installed systems and, portable equipment Firefighting
- Assessing risks
- Managing PPE
- Briefing leadership
- Protective services
- Maintaining equipment
- Identifying hazards
- Patrolling areas
- NAVSEA Regulations
- Training expertise
- First class service
- Safety guidelines
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teams in the development of Competent Damage Control throughout Fleet
- Afloat Training Team Achieved Shipboard readiness and Deployments through effectively assisting with Engineering Division
- Resolved personnel issues throughout various departments
- Responsible for participation in several (CSMP) projects
- Shipboard Firefighting for enlisted and senior personnel
- Operational security to include active shooter
- Twic card holder
- Good Conduct medal x2
- Letter of commendation x2
- Military Volunteer Service Award x2
- Navy and Marine Achievement medal x5
- National defense service
- Recruiter of the year x2
Affiliations
Military women of Tide Water
Ladies Auxiliary , Orlando, FL
Certification
Surface/ Avaition
Calibration Technician
Damage Control Trainer Across Fleet multiple platforms
Afloat Training Group-Evaluate Damage Control Teams, Installed and portable equipment
Recruiter of year x 2
Commendation medal x 1
Navy Accommodation Medal x3
Chemical Biological Radiology Poficient
Ability to identify,contain, clean hazardous materials
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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travel
Have traveled over 30 countries for professional and personal
No commitments to reside in most areas
Timeline
Damage Control Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2008 - 02.2021
Hotel Manager
Rio Hotel And Casino
02.2004 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - International Marketing
Columbia Area Career Center
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
UNLV
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