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Richard Thomas

Orlando,FL

Summary

Award winning, landscape designer, detailed irrigator. Helped implement design and irrigation for the Western Causurina Hotel in Grand Cayman.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Various Employers
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account developers
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

General Manager

Various Employers
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Texas Licensed irrigator #5305 for 20 years

Front Desk Agent

Best Western Hotel
09.2022 - Current
  • Took reservations over phone, in person and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.

Groundskeeper

Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.

Painter, Maintenance, Construction

Preferred Painting
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Texas A&M International University
College Station, TX
08.1980

Skills

  • Originality and Creativity
  • Department Oversight
  • Materials Planning and Logistics
  • Layout Planning

Timeline

Front Desk Agent

Best Western Hotel
09.2022 - Current

Groundskeeper

Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2022 - 09.2023

Painter, Maintenance, Construction

Preferred Painting
03.2020 - 09.2022

General Manager

Various Employers

General Manager

Various Employers

Petroleum Engineering

Texas A&M International University

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