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Susan Hogsed

Bessemer City,NC

Summary

Friendly guest service professional bringing several years of exceptional hospitality and restaurant management experience. Pursuing a Guest Services Agent opportunity in which to utilize exceptional hospitality industry experience and knowledge. Professional with winning attitude and desire to deliver exceptional dining experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards. Keen to expand customer base through careful oversight and novel promotional methods.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Receptionist

esquire hotel
Gastonia, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods, including credit cards and checks.
  • Updated customer information in databases regularly to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Generated nightly reports summarizing sales activities, customer feedback surveys, and other relevant data.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
  • Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.

Night Auditor

Holiday Inn Express
Gastonia, NC
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Greeted arriving guests and checked them in to their rooms.
  • Performed nightly audits of all cashiering staff by verifying accuracy of shift paperwork and balancing accounts.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding hotel services, reservations, directions.
  • Maintained a secure environment for the protection of guests' property and assets.
  • Ensured that all front desk personnel followed established procedures for guest check-in and check-out policies.
  • Verified that all charges posted were accurate prior to submitting final bills to guests.
  • Conducted security checks throughout the night to ensure safety of hotel premises and guests' belongings.
  • Completed end-of-day reconciliations of cash drawers and credit card transactions.
  • Reported any discrepancies immediately upon discovering them.
  • Received payments from customers via cash or credit cards.

Answered telephone calls from customers related to billing inquiries or complaints.

Pizza Manager

Papa Johns
Gastonia, NC
02.2003 - 02.2011
  • Reviewed daily sales reports to ensure accuracy and identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed strategies for increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients, and equipment.
  • Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff members.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated scheduling of employees to meet peak demand times.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed financial statements to assess operational efficiency.
  • Monitored quality assurance standards for all products served.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restaurant according to health code regulations.
  • Created monthly budgets for labor costs and other expenses.
  • Collaborated with corporate office on initiatives related to operations.
  • Established relationships with local businesses as potential customers.

Education

GED -

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
12-2013

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Balancing Transactions
  • Registration processing
  • Complaints Management
  • Daily Reporting
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Guest Services
  • Occupancy Rates Analysis
  • Night Audit Reports
  • Balancing accounts
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Processing Registrations
  • Report Generation
  • Posting charges
  • Payment oversight
  • Front desk monitoring
  • Checking guests in and out
  • Policy compliance
  • Staff Training
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Drawer closing protocols
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Supply Replenishment
  • Oral and written communications
  • Staff Development
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales Techniques

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

esquire hotel
10.2023 - Current

Night Auditor

Holiday Inn Express
07.2021 - 06.2023

Pizza Manager

Papa Johns
02.2003 - 02.2011

GED -

Gaston College
Susan Hogsed