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LATOYA BLAKE

LATOYA BLAKE

Summary

Result- driven professional focus on delivering exceptional support for customer needs. Successfully manages concerns and resolves conflicts to maximize customer satisfaction. Experienced in managing/supervised the front desk team guest services/supervised housekeeping department. A strong background in customer relations and communication, reliable, effective multi-tasker with 13 years expertise in the hospitality industry. Portraying professionalism and seemingly provides check-ins and check out processes. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, valuables, in a friendly, courteous, innovative and in a timely manner. Committed to leaving a great lasting impression.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk Associate

The Saint Hotel - An Autograph Collection Marriott
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
  • Collected room deposit fees and processed payments
  • Answered multi-line phone systems to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct department and personnel
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, e-mail or phone
  • Provided concierge services
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-ins through checkouts
  • Worked as a team professionally and took accountability for actions within the working environment.

Front Desk Agent

Westwind Inn
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins, and check-outs
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front desk area
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, e-mail, or phone
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout
  • Assisted in the laundry department and as a pool attendant
  • Responded to Airbnb reservations requests and assigned rooms.

Front Desk Associate

H2O Suites
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Confirmed relevant guest's information and payment methods to prevent fraud
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance
  • Answered guest questions and referred to local points of interest
  • Used internal software to process reservations from third parties
  • Maintained cleanliness and an organized front desk area
  • Ensured shift report has been finalized and passed on to management
  • Trained new staff in correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies
  • Provided concierge services and tours.

Front Desk Agent, Housekeeping Supervisor/Assisting Director of Housekeeping

The Marker Resort
02.2021 - 01.2022

Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use, and room service bills

  • Explained details regarding the property to acclimate guests to the resort environment
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department for any guest issues or room services
  • Politely welcomed guests to the resort and provided information on any amenities or policies
  • Managed check-in procedures
  • Built a rapport with guests
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-ins through checkouts
  • Supervised housekeeping staff by providing exceptional feedback and knowledgeable information for arriving guests
  • De-escalated/reduced any conflict that arises within the dept.
  • Worked as a team professionally and took accountability for actions within the working environment
  • Trained staff on correct procedures, compliances, and performance strategies.

Front Desk Supervisor

The Pier House Resort & Spa
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw front desk operation with an eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency
  • Trained staff on correct procedures, compliances, and performance strategies
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-ins through checkouts
  • Served as a PBX operator, answering multi-line phone systems to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations effectively
  • Provided exceptional feedback and built a rapport with each guest
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front desk area
  • Handled front desk responsibilities effectively
  • Appraised performance, rewarded and disciplined employees
  • Handled conflicts
  • Provided transparency to all employees and respected each other
  • Worked as a team professionally and took accountability for actions within the working environment.

Education

Skills

  • Pitched in and worked any front desk position when short staffed to ensure that guests were served promptly, resulting in reduced waiting times
  • Supervised team members
  • Cross function collaboration
  • Developed program that encouraged front office team members to provide exceptional service, which resulted in higher online ratings on TripAdvisor/via social media
  • Word processing
  • Allocating resources
  • Problem solving
  • Processing transactions
  • Concierge services
  • Nightly audits
  • Check in and check out procedures
  • File management
  • Hospitality services
  • Office supply inventory
  • PBX Operator
  • Human trafficking and hospitality
  • HACCP/Food handlers
  • Sales representative
  • Bill collecting/Debt collector
  • Team Leadership
  • Software Experience - Opera , SMS, Room-master
  • Problem-solving skill
  • Administrative Skills
  • Hospitality services
  • Guest Relations
  • Cross-selling services
  • Safety and security procedures
  • POS Systems
  • Conflict and issue documentation
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Detail Oriented
  • Business administration

Certification

  • Customer Service Rep
  • Entrepreneur
  • Phlebotomy Tech- License pending

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Software

POS

Opera

SMS

Languages

English

Timeline

Front Desk Associate

The Saint Hotel - An Autograph Collection Marriott
01.2024 - Current

Front Desk Agent

Westwind Inn
07.2022 - 10.2023

Front Desk Associate

H2O Suites
01.2022 - 07.2022

Front Desk Agent, Housekeeping Supervisor/Assisting Director of Housekeeping

The Marker Resort
02.2021 - 01.2022

Front Desk Supervisor

The Pier House Resort & Spa
01.2017 - 02.2021

LATOYA BLAKE