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Leonela Velasquez

Guest Service Agent
Chicago,IL

Summary

Customer-focused professional with experience in retail sales and hospitality. Strong background in client engagement, inventory management, and handling high-volume environments. Known for building customer relationships, exceeding sales goals, and maintaining organized, efficient operations. Bilingual and adaptable with a positive, team-oriented approach.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Cell-Fix Kiosk
North Riverside Mall, IL
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • - Approached and engaged customers to promote products and services
  • - Consistently met and exceeded sales goals
  • - Demonstrated strong product knowledge
  • - Maintained clean and organized workspace

Assistant Manager / Keyholder

Selah Beauty
North Riverside Mall, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • - Delivered personalized customer service to increase repeat business and client loyalty
  • - Managed inventory, restocking, and product organization
  • - Priced merchandise and maintained accurate displays
  • - Handled customer concerns and resolved complaints professionally
  • - Covered employee absences and maintained daily operations
  • - Assisted with opening and closing procedures

Guest Service Agent

Holiday Inn
Chicago, IL
2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure rooms met cleanliness and readiness standards.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
  • Resolved billing disputes promptly, maintaining professionalism and customer satisfaction throughout the process.
  • Assisted guests with reservations, modifications, and cancellations to meet their travel needs.
  • Managed check-in and check-out processes efficiently, ensuring smooth guest transitions.
  • Able to check in large groups while ensuring great customer service and with guest requests in mind.

Assistant Store Manager

SYMBA mattress
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 11.2022

Played a key role in expanding a small business into a multi-location operation with three active sites. Developed and maintained relationships with out-of-state clients, coordinating large-volume delivery orders. Managed financial tasks including issuing checks to clients and vendors. Led marketing efforts through social media promotion and direct community outreach, including door-to-door engagement to increase local awareness and drive customer growth.

Guest Service Agent (GSA)

Eurostars
Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • - Greeted guests and managed check-ins/check-outs in a fast-paced hotel environment
  • - Handled reservations and guest inquiries
  • - Maintained professionalism during high-volume periods
  • - Resolved guest concerns to ensure satisfaction
  • - Collaborated with team members for smooth operations

Education

GED -

Daley
Chicago, IL
06.2024

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Customer Service

Sales & Upselling

Conflict Resolution

Inventory Management

Cash Handling & POS Systems

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

SYMBA mattress
01.2022 - 11.2022

Sales Associate

Cell-Fix Kiosk
01.2021 - 01.2021

Guest Service Agent (GSA)

Eurostars
01.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager / Keyholder

Selah Beauty
01.2019 - 01.2021

GED -

Daley

Guest Service Agent

Holiday Inn
2023 - Current
Leonela VelasquezGuest Service Agent