Latasha Deveaux
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Environmental Services Housekeeper/Supervisor with over 14 years of experience in residential and commercial cleaning, and warehouse operations. Skilled in implementing innovative cleaning techniques that reduced cleaning time by 15% and improved hygiene ratings significantly. Proficient in managing product quality, packaging, and dispatching, ensuring efficiency and maintaining high standards in production environments. Systematic and reliable sanitation professional focused on promoting safe work environment for all personnel. Success leading and training teams of up to 15 personnel. Meticulous Sanitation professional skilled in operating lift trucks, maintaining inventory and completing basic repairs. Reads and interprets instructions, delegates work and monitors team performance. Experienced in safely handling chemicals and cleaning up hazardous materials spills. Confident leader experienced in janitorial work. Motivates, trains and manages team to meet expectations every day. Knowledgeable about chemical handling, safety and cleaning procedures. Innovative Environmental Services Supervisor with proven record of success in managing large teams of personnel. Promotes high standards of cleanliness and safety. Highly organized and attentive to detail with strong organizational and time management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Services Supervisor
Mount Vernon Towers
08.2018 - Current
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Operated bucket loader to transport items between locations.
- Stored chemicals in compliance with State regulations.
- Supervised and directed daily work of team of 10 sanitation personnel.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
- Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
- Conducted regular audits of public spaces and staff work areas to maximize quality control.
- Supervised team of housekeeping and janitorial workers to meet highest quality of cleanliness and safety standards.
- Established and enforced safety protocols and guidelines for staff.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to drive productivity.
- Prepared and submitted reports to demonstrate staff productivity and areas of improvement.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory system to track equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with management to develop long-term strategies for housekeeping and janitorial department.
Production Worker/Packer/Machine Operator
Plaid Enterprises
09.2020 - 10.2023
Environmental Services Housekeeper
American Development
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Cleaned elevators, glass, and planters in public areas.
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
Production Worker
Colgate-Palmolive
08.2010 - 05.2016
Education
Business And Computer Technology - Business Administration
Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA06.2017
GED -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.1991
Skills
- Residential Cleaning
- Commercial Cleaning
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Picking
- Detail Oriented
- Knowledge of Safety Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Environmental Monitoring
- Site Remediation
- Health and safety
- Environmental auditing
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Pollution Prevention
- Protocol understanding
- Interpreting instructions
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Inspecting equipment
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Custodial services skills
- Chemical Handling
- Trash Collection
- Hazardous waste management
- Waste disposal
- Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- Reduced cleaning time by 15% through innovative techniques
- Improved hygiene rating by 20% within the first year
- Consistently received positive feedback from residents
- Introduced eco-friendly cleaning products, reducing chemical usage by 30%
- Enhanced team collaboration, boosting overall productivity
- Managed cleanliness and inspection of paint products to maintain quality standards
- Spearheaded packaging and dispatching of products to retail stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby
- Operated machinery to print designs on materials, enhancing product appeal
- Maintained meticulous records of production activity, ensuring transparency and efficiency
Timeline
Production Worker/Packer/Machine Operator
Plaid Enterprises
09.2020 - 10.2023
Environmental Services Supervisor
Mount Vernon Towers
08.2018 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
American Development
04.2015 - 09.2019
Production Worker
Colgate-Palmolive
08.2010 - 05.2016
Business And Computer Technology - Business Administration
Middle Georgia Technical College
GED -
Greenville Technical College
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