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Mary Garcia

Management, Accounting,Guest Service
Virginia Beach,Virginia

Summary

Hardworking and motivated professional. Well suited for both individual and team oriented tasks. Successful at engaging customers in a positive and effective manner, fostering a beneficial relationship between the business and its patrons. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills. Experience in managing teams, as well as supply and inventory.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Uber Partner

Uber And Lyft
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2018 - Current
  • Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
  • Optimized profitable time by anticipating surge areas, targeting highly trafficked sectors and daisy-chaining rides.
  • Worked extra hours to achieve company coverage during periods of low driver availability due to illness, weather and other unanticipated factors.
  • Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
  • Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
  • Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
  • Assisted mobile app users with closing out rideshare.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
  • Adhered to tight schedule and met departure and arrival deadlines.
  • Assisted elderly and disabled passengers entering and exiting shuttle.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Protected riders with good driving habits, emergency first aid and discrete handling of special circumstances.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to stay on top of pickups and dropoffs and adapted quickly to changing assignments.
  • Escorted small children across roads and highways.
  • Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.
  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.

Airbnb Host/Vacation Rental Manager/Owner

Self-employed
City, STATE
02.2016 - 08.2022

Managed a 2bd/2ba vacation rental through the use of Airbnb. Conduct screening and scheduling of reservations, and correspondence with all guest inquiries. Arbitrate adjustments of rates and availabilities and issue special offers/refunds as necessary. Perform laundry and cleaning throughout entire home. Exceeded over 100 positive reviews from a culturally diverse group of people from around the world. Showcased a consistent record of excellent customer service while maintaining impeccable standards for safety, cleanliness, and quality care with a smile.

Home Daycare Owner

Doodlebugs Daycare
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2011 - 06.2017
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Developed and operated within annual operational budget of $84000.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Cared for children ages 4 weeks to 5years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
  • Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
07.2024

Skills


  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Handles Multiple Responsibilities
 
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Always Friendly and Helpful 
  • Highest Level of Integrity
  • Professional Customer Interactions
  • Supply and Inventory management
  • Flexible Schedule

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved Top 10 in Hampton Roads on Care.Com for Home Daycare.

Timeline

Uber Partner

Uber And Lyft
10.2018 - Current

Airbnb Host/Vacation Rental Manager/Owner

Self-employed
02.2016 - 08.2022

Home Daycare Owner

Doodlebugs Daycare
10.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Norfolk State University
Mary GarciaManagement, Accounting,Guest Service