Motivated and outgoing professional with transferable skills. Strong work ethic, team player, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay America-Madison
Madison, WI
09.2024 - Current
Assist the General Manager/Mult-Unit General Manager in managing hotel day-to-day operations, assures optimum performance and continual improvement in guest satisfaction (Great, Fresh, Making it Right) and associate satisfaction.
Hands on in managing the hourly staff, including scheduling, directing and overseeing their daily activities and training.
Provide leadership to the staff to promote an exceptional workplace.
Ensure all associates are trained and complete required training timely.
Uphold and demonstrate compliance with policies, rules, and standards of safety and security guidelines at the property level.
Serve as first level of management contact for guest service issues. Resolve guest issues in a timely manner and determine whether to escalate to GM/MUGM as needed.
Demonstrate professionalism and embrace ESA's service culture and treat all guest and associates with the utmost of respect and kindness.
Daily interaction with the guests to identify quality lead generation and assist guests with future travel needs.
Assists the GM/MUGM with interviewing, onboarding and training new associates.
Directly supervise and encouragement involvement with all associates to promote a positive work environment through team work, energy, enthusiasm and recognition.
Actively participate in the daily team meeting and interacts with the staff to foster continuous improvement, needed guidance, encouragement and corrective action when necessary.
Assists the GM in budgetary control measures, including labor monitoring, room expense control and maintaining PAR levels through Daily Visual Management.
Ensure associates have the necessary tools to execute their jobs on an ongoing basis.
Serve as manager on duty in the absence of the GM/MUGM
Inspect guest room
Assist with front desk, housekeeping, and other duties when needed to ensure optimum operation of the hotel.
Responsible for managing purchase order process, ordering and receiving products in a timely manner.
Assist GM/MUGM in monitoring cash management, in-house guest balances and direct bill receivables compliance.
Assists with hotel sales activities when needed.
Actively reviews and monitors social media websites to ensure timely and appropriate responses.
Ensures that clean rooms, guest and associate satisfaction are top priorities
Guest Service Representative
Residence Inn By Marriot
Middleton, WI
11.2023 - 09.2024
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards
Process all guest check-ins and check-outs by confirming reservations, assigning room using the Fosse computer system; issuing and activating room key(s) as needed
Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns
Coordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in
Supply guests with directions and information regarding property and local areas of interest
Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy
Complete designated cashier and closing reports in the computer system; Count bank at the beginning and end of shift; Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications; Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit or credit
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
Anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; Thank guests with genuine appreciation
Accomplishments:
Met monthly Marriott Bonvoy enrollment goals.
Completed monthly Market inventory on time. Replenished Market shop according to company standards.
Maintained guest safety during shift.
Resolved guest issues in a timely manner involving the manager only when necessary.
Customer Service Agent
Unifi Aviation
Madison, WI
05.2023 - 11.2023
Provide exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills; Verify passenger travel documents prior to boarding; Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service; Foster positive team rapport and maintain productive relationships with co-workers; Process check-ins and departures according to company policies and procedures; Secure payments for checked luggage, Enforce company policies of standard travel practices; Issue vouchers when appropriate, Check luggage and direct passengers to security check points and departure gates; Enter information in GoNow system to maintain updated details related to customer reservations and payment method
Serve as a role model and first point of contact, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets
Welcome and acknowledge guests; address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation
Speak using clear and professional language; Stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Assist individuals with disabilities, Maintain professional appearance wearing company approved uniform.
Administrative Assistant/Finance Manager
Consumer Choice Services
Minnetonka, MN
10.2018 - 10.2022
Managed payroll with annual state contractual budget renewals and hiring of part-time staff, team player and worked well independently; Coordinated appointments and provided transportation to doctor, out-patient therapy, and adult day center; Managed client's household finances including paying bills and shopping for personal and household needs including ordering medications and other medical supplies.
Nursing Assistant
Consumer Choice Services
Minnetonka, MN
10.2018 - 10.2022
Assisted elderly client with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support; Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care; Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of elderly client to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment; Safeguarded elderly client's privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols; Administered medications in an in-home environment.
Nursing Assistant
I-Care
Madison, WI
10.2017 - 10.2018
Assisted patient with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support; Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Care Wisconsin
Madison, WI
08.2016 - 08.2017
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising; Planned and served meals and snacks to elderly client according to prescribed diet.
Administrative Coordinator
Madison College
Madison, WI
09.2014 - 05.2015
Performed operational and task functions within the Human Resources Department; Managed customer service related concerns via phone and face-to-face; Conferred with coworkers to coordinate work activities; Assisted Training Coordinator with organizing training manuals and new hire orientation; Updated training schedule and tracked training needed for 10 office staff; Collaborated and established a good rapport with Health & Wellness Planner, Compensation & Benefits Coordinator, Training & Development Coordinator, Benefits/Payroll Analysts, Program Coordinator; Assisted with the preparation of training materials and responded to frequently asked questions regarding new payroll management system.
Education
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management
Madison College
Madison, WI
Associate Degree in Paralegal -
Madison College
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration -
Austin Community College
Skills
Supportive leadership
Customer Service oriented
Office Management
Remote Communication: E-mail, phone, video chat, video conferencing (Zoom), Teams
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay America-Madison
09.2024 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Residence Inn By Marriot
11.2023 - 09.2024
Customer Service Agent
Unifi Aviation
05.2023 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant/Finance Manager
Consumer Choice Services
10.2018 - 10.2022
Nursing Assistant
Consumer Choice Services
10.2018 - 10.2022
Nursing Assistant
I-Care
10.2017 - 10.2018
Nursing Assistant
Care Wisconsin
08.2016 - 08.2017
Administrative Coordinator
Madison College
09.2014 - 05.2015
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management
Madison College
Associate Degree in Paralegal -
Madison College
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration -