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Shontiara Taplin

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Versatile Front Desk Supervisor adept at managing guest expectations, hotel reputation and business needs. Effective multitasker and clear communicator with 7 years in hospitality industry. Experience managing front desk team of guest service specialists. I am dedicated to boosting customer loyalty. Consistently recognized by management for performance excellence. Adaptable and dedicated to providing first-rate attention to guest needs. Versed in quickly and accurately answering questions, offering information and completing quick check-in or check-out services. Delivers dynamic service and fosters positive relationships with guests and coworkers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Supervisor

Homewood Suites Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim , CA
2021.05 - Current
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
  • Managed front desk operations with a focus on maintaining hotel reputation, enhancing staff productivity and optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization when necessary.

Guest Service Representative

Hilton Garden Inn Garden Grove
Garden Grove , CA
2023.11 - Current
  • Provided friendly conversations to patrons during the check-in process at front desk.
  • Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
  • Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
  • Promoted loyalty by signing customers up for rewards program and encouraged repeat stays through exceptional service.
  • Facilitated successful front desk operations for high-volume hotel.

Welcome Enthusiast

Canopy Portland
Portland , OR
2018.05 - 2020.03
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.

Guest Service Rep

Hampton Inn & Suites
Portland , OR
2017.08 - 2018.05
  • Ensured Hampton 100% Guarantee
  • Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mojave High School
North Las Vegas, NV
2014-06

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Nursing

Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ

Skills

  • Constructive Feedback
  • Microsoft Office
  • Account Changes
  • Reservation Management
  • VIP Guest Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Organizational expertise
  • System updates

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Guest Service Representative

Hilton Garden Inn Garden Grove
2023.11 - Current

Front Desk Supervisor

Homewood Suites Anaheim Convention Center
2021.05 - Current

Welcome Enthusiast

Canopy Portland
2018.05 - 2020.03

Guest Service Rep

Hampton Inn & Suites
2017.08 - 2018.05

High School Diploma -

Mojave High School

Weber State University

Nursing

Grand Canyon High School
Shontiara Taplin