Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Linda Garfio

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Focused on bringing consistent results through a tenacious and hardworking approach to managing leasing operations. Well-versed in recordkeeping, reporting and regulatory requirements. Analytical and detail-oriented leader skilled at directing team members and maintaining smooth day-to-day functions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Field Representative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Vista Peak Apartments

Leasing Manager
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing plans.
  • Trained leasing professionals on regulatory requirements, company policies, and office procedures.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
  • Established key relationships with potential leasers and renters.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.

Antlers Hotel

Hotel Receptionist
2022.02 - 2022.09 (7 months)

Job overview

  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.

Mercedes Benz

Front Desk Receptionist
2021.10 - 2022.02 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.

Chelton Liquors

Cashier Team Lead
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Maintained stock to meet expected customer demand.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.

Travelodge By Wyndham

Housekeeper
2020.01 - 2020.09 (8 months)

Job overview

  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.

Education

Mitchell High School , Colorado Springs, CO

High School Diploma
05.2019

Skills

  • Department Planning
  • Maintaining Closing Ratios
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • Leasing Reports
  • Lease Management Experience
  • Database Management
  • Work Planning
  • Payment Collection
  • Office Staffing
  • Tenant and Eviction Laws
  • Critical Thinking
  • Preparing Property Agreements
  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision-Making
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Team Building
  • Property Showing
  • QuickBooks and Sage 50
  • Clear Communication
  • Data Entry

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Leasing Manager

Vista Peak Apartments
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)

Hotel Receptionist

Antlers Hotel
2022.02 - 2022.09 (7 months)

Front Desk Receptionist

Mercedes Benz
2021.10 - 2022.02 (4 months)

Cashier Team Lead

Chelton Liquors
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 months)

Housekeeper

Travelodge By Wyndham
2020.01 - 2020.09 (8 months)

Mitchell High School

High School Diploma
Linda Garfio