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Marvin Baker

Newark,CA

Summary

Self-motivated professional highly experienced in guest services. Pleasant personality coupled with talents in customer relations, recordkeeping and problem-solving. Outgoing when greeting and communicating with others to maintain positive atmosphere.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Services Representative

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
12.2005 - Current
  • Greeted guests and provided information regarding hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
  • Verified reservations by phone or in person.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins and check-outs in a timely manner.
  • Provided assistance to guests throughout their stay.
  • Resolved guest complaints in a professional manner.
  • Processed payments for room charges, taxes, and other incidentals as required.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the hotel software system.
  • Answered incoming calls from guests seeking reservations or general information.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries regarding availability of rooms and rates.
  • Performed daily cashiering duties including balancing accounts at end of shift.
  • Organized special requests such as wake up calls, extra pillows, cribs.
  • Promoted loyalty programs to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area and front desk counter.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
  • Encouraged customers to provide feedback on their stay experiences.
  • Assisted with luggage storage upon request.
  • Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures.
  • Tracked inventory levels of supplies needed for front desk operations.
  • Provided guidance to new team members on how to perform tasks correctly.
  • Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Greeted walk-in and phone guests, determining interests and needs.
  • Invited guests to join loyalty programs and special promotions to stay connected.
  • Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Greeted clients and provided personalized support to meet unique needs and promote brand loyalty.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
  • Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
  • Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
  • Built detailed knowledge on locations and points of interest to thoroughly answer guest questions.
  • Offered guests details regarding hotel's amenities, local arts and culture, nightlife, dining options, attractions and museums.
  • Arranged for tours and expeditions, setting accommodations, transportation, equipment and medical personnel availability.
  • Offered guests beverages and refreshments upon check-in.
  • Gave clear directions to local museums, restaurants and places of interest to patrons.
  • Made reservations for spa treatments, restaurants and golf tee times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Butte College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • Room charging
  • Loyalty promotion
  • Concierge support
  • Shift change management
  • Check-in coordination
  • Cash handling experience
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Data inputting
  • Room availability
  • Guest accommodations
  • Basic accounting
  • Sales
  • Reservation coordination
  • Guest reservation management
  • Item location
  • Arrange transportation
  • VIP services
  • Reliability
  • Management interaction
  • Reserve tickets
  • Team building
  • Menu knowledge
  • Flexibility
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professionalism
  • Complaint Handling
  • Guest experiences
  • Office streamlining
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Room booking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Detail Oriented
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Guest Relations
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Resourcefulness
  • Salesmanship
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Guest Services Representative

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
12.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Butte College
Marvin Baker