Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Barista

Sarah Johnston

Greenville,SC

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at InTown Suites, excelling in employee motivation and task assignment. Proven track record in enhancing housekeeping standards and optimizing inventory control. Skilled in preventive maintenance and customer service, fostering positive guest relationships while ensuring operational efficiency.Proactive and goal oriented professional with excellent time management and problem solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Room Supervisor

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current
  • Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
  • Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
  • Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
  • Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
  • Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.

**I work multiple positions at my job as needed** EX: Maintenance man went on vacation so I step in to keep the property running or If my GM is off/vacation I run the front desk.

Maintenance Assistant

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current
  • Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
  • Conducted basic repairs to plumbing systems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains.
  • Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
  • Responded immediately to emergency repairs and other maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.

Front Desk Assistant

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Handled payment and bill processing, change giving and payment collecting for guests.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.

Commercial Janitorial Cleaner

Integrity Janitorial Cleaning
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
  • Adhered to company policies for appearance, thoroughness, and facility security.
  • Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to disposal area.
  • Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in multiple bathrooms.

**This Job ended due to the contract with the business not renewing**

Day Laborer

Hirequest
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • At this job, I have learned multiple skills/jobs.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.

Janitor

Precious Commercial Detailing
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.

**This job ended due to being young and wanting a job with better opportunities and pay**

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenville High School
Greenville, SC
06-2018

Skills

  • Task assignment
  • Cleaning practices
  • Chemical handling
  • Inventory control
  • Laundry operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer service
  • Staff scheduling
  • Room inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Landscaping
  • Plumbing repairs

Timeline

Guest Room Supervisor

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current

Maintenance Assistant

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current

Front Desk Assistant

InTown Suites
09.2023 - Current

Commercial Janitorial Cleaner

Integrity Janitorial Cleaning
01.2021 - 08.2023

Day Laborer

Hirequest
07.2018 - 01.2021

Janitor

Precious Commercial Detailing
04.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Greenville High School
Sarah Johnston