Sharon Y. Clark
Chicago, Il 60621
Cell: 773-***-****
Home: 773-***-****
E-Mail: **************@***.***
Objective: A position where my management and customer service skills can be effectively utilized to
improve operations and contribute to company profits.
Experience:
USM, Inc. – Alsip, IL 708-***-****
12331 South Latrobe Avenue
Custodial Engineer/Floor Care April 2009 – Present
. Responsible for cleaning the entrance area of Kmart.
. Pull garbage, clean windows and Changing Room mirrors.
. Clean and refresh public restrooms.
. Operate Advance 35-RST floor scrubber through the entire store.
. Buffs out Kmart by using PBU (Propane Buffing Unit).
. Maintains upkeep and changing of pads on all floor care equipment.
Binny’s Wine Depot – Chicago, IL 773-***-****
1531 East 53rd Street
Customer Service Representative / Cashier November 2008 – Present
. Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
. Answer customer questions, and provide information on store procedures and policies.
. Resolve customer complaints, and communicate customer requests to management.
. Issue receipts, refunds, credits and change due to customers.
. Receive and process incoming wine, beer and spirit shipments to maintain store stock.
. Offer customer carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
. Answer phones and greet customers entering the store.
Hyatt Regency Chicago – Chicago, IL 312-***-****
151 East Wacker Drive
Sales Administrative Assistant November 2005 – September 2007
. Create and edit Group Sales Proposals, Contracts, Addendums and Programs of Events.
. Respond to RFP Leads via e-mail and StarCite requests.
. Process and update client rooming lists in Passkey for upcoming events.
. Support all incoming Rooms Only Groups under 75 room nights from contract signing to final billing.
. Arrange all aspects involved with a formal Site Inspection of hotel.
. Organize all department information on Group Resumes for hotel distribution.
. Process paperwork to complete Group Sales files to be turned over to Convention Services.
Wyndham Garden Hotel – Wood Dale, IL 630-***-****
1200 North Mittel Boulevard
Catering / Sales Manager February 2004 – April 2005
. Maintained and updated forecast and actual numbers for Food & Beverage spread sheets.
. Booked and serviced meetings with and without sleeping rooms.
. Detailed event orders with menus specifications and audio-visual requirements.
. Prospected and qualified new accounts for potential business.
. Conducted sales call visits to maintain good business relationship with existing and new clients.
. Up sell booked business to increase Food & Beverage revenue in one year by 25% over hotel goal.
. Follow up with Meeting Planners to maintain quality service levels and secure future meetings.
Wyndham Northwest Hotel – Itasca, IL 630-***-****
400 Park Boulevard
Catering / Meeting Services Assistant July 2002 – January 2004
. Processed Wedding and Group Meeting inquiries to assist managers.
. Conducted Hotel Site Sours for potential clients.
. Detailed Banquet Event Orders for Group Meetings and Wedding Ceremonies.
. Worked with clients to obtain meeting requirements including audio-visual, room set up, and menus.
. Answered phones as coverage for Receptionist Desk.
. Completed Check Log and processed client deposits.
. Distributed incoming hotel mail to department mailboxes.
Hotel Monaco – Chicago, IL 312-***-****
225 North Wabash
Sales Coordinator September 2000 – October 2002
. Created proposals and contracts for potential clients.
. Maintained Sales Corporate and Meeting Services files.
. Processed reservations for VIP Clients.
. Ordered special gifts and amenities for in room deliveries.
. Coordinated tour bus parking arrangements for entertainment groups.
. Responsible for ordering office supplies for hotel via on line ordering service.
. Processed trade, donation and purchased gift certificates for hotel guests and clients.
. Supervised all maintenance on postage meter, fax and copier machines.
Wyndham Hotel – Chicago, IL 312-***-****
633 North St. Clair
Sales Administrative Assistant
Catering / Sales / Meeting Services April 1999 – September 2000
. Processed client specifications for Meeting Agendas and Banquet Events.
. In charge of daily Banquet Event distribution and changes to departments.
. Worked with clients to oversee multiple housing lists for groups coming into hotel.
. Ordered flowers, linens, entertainment, staging and additional equipment.
. Updated Reader Boards daily with current hotel events and postings.
. Responsible for Banquet Event files and all changes to Event Orders.
. Maintained and updated Sales, Corporate and Convention Services filing systems.
Education:
Chicago State University 1984 – 1985
Virginia Commonwealth University 1982 – 1984
Manor High School Graduated 1982
References:
Available upon request.