Theodora Joseph
***B Laurel Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
abi91a@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION: HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
B.B.A. with a concentration in Hospitality Management
GPA: 3.43
SKILLS:
. Fluent in English, French and Haitian Creole.
. Self- starter with the ability to work under pressure and effectively
perform multiple tasks.
. Positive and upbeat approach to employee relations and guest complaints.
. Familiar with situation involving leadership, presentation, communication
and conflict resolution.
. Ability to learn fast and assimilate multiple data simultaneously.
EXPERIENCE:
Mar 10- Sep 10 Global Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Creole Interpreter (Contractor)
. Translate educational documents at the Magee Rehab
Hospital to help facilitate therapist communication with
the patient.
. Interpret from English to Creole and vice versa using
simultaneous and consecutive modes during physical
therapy sessions.
. Facilitate conversation between doctors, therapist and
patient, while maintaining confidentiality.
Apr 07- Feb 10 L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC
Front Desk Agent/ Supervisor/ Management Trainee Candidate
. Correctly receive and send out correspondence while
answering and transferring incoming calls to multiple
locations.
. Productively handles and resolves guest's complaints,
resulting in a 5% increase in guest satisfaction.
. Accurately maintains a cash bank of $500 while receiving
payment by cash, credit card and travels check.
. Successfully accommodate guests during sell-out
situations, by providing alternate option.
May 09- July 2009 Melrose Hotel, Washington, DC
Reservation Supervisor (temporary)
. Accurately process room reservations via fax, phone,
email and mail for both transients and groups.
. Coordinate with sale manager, front desk and revenue
director to provided updated room rates and
availability.
. Use proper procedure to change and cancel reservations
while maintaining proper payment information.
Nov 06- Apr 07 Washington Hilton Embassy Row, Washington, DC
Front Desk Clerk
. Mastered the checking in and out process of hotel
guest.
. Participated in raising the costumer satisfaction scores
by 20%.
. Processed forms of payment and responded to guest
inquiries in efficient matter.
AWARDS:
. Bright Future scholarship
. National Dean's List