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Linda Tarantino

Pine City,Minnesota

Summary

Customer-oriented Reservation Agent with 4 years of experience in Hospitality. Hardworking with excellent customer service skills. Works to answer all guests questions via phone or email or in person,to reach positive outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Duel Rated Supervisor Central Reservations

Grand Casino Hinckley
Hinckley , MN
04.2019 - Current

Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.

  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Handled billing information over phone.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services and facilities.
  • Sponsored new associates in learning job description.
  • Assisting Manager & Supervisor in Daily routine, special projects, and department needs.

CRS Call Reservationist.

Grand Casino Hinckley
Hinckley , MN
04.2019 - Current
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Jewlery Associate

Walmart
Pine City , MN
06.2015 - 04.2019
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
  • Provided quotes to customers for purchase of products.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.

Janitor

Matag Laundry
Pine City , MN
05.2012 - 10.2021
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.

Housekeeper

Self-employeed
Pine City , MN
06.2012 - Current
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.

Cashier

Grand Casino Hinckley
Hinckley , MN
05.2003 - 04.2005
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Assistant Store Manager

Kitchen Collection
Woodbury , MN
05.2009 - 05.2011
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Pine Technical And Community College
Pine City, MN

Skills

  • Phone Etiquette
  • Telephone Reception
  • Personalized Customer Service
  • Customer Reservations
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Promotions Programs
  • Special Requests

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month for March 2022


Timeline

Duel Rated Supervisor Central Reservations

Grand Casino Hinckley
04.2019 - Current

CRS Call Reservationist.

Grand Casino Hinckley
04.2019 - Current

Jewlery Associate

Walmart
06.2015 - 04.2019

Housekeeper

Self-employeed
06.2012 - Current

Janitor

Matag Laundry
05.2012 - 10.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Kitchen Collection
05.2009 - 05.2011

Cashier

Grand Casino Hinckley
05.2003 - 04.2005

Associate of Arts - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Pine Technical And Community College
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