Rebecca Shannon
Atlanta, GA *****
Cell: 404-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
Summary of Qualifications:
. 1+ years experience Manager/Executive Housekeeper managing the
day to day and strategic operations of Housekeeping department
ensuring total guest satisfaction was achieved.
. Ability to reduce and control payroll costs and other financial
efficiencies in purchasing of janitorial/guest room supplies.
. Proven ability to identify training needs and implement training
sessions to provide the highest level of guest services.
. Ensured any guest complaints were dealt with professionally and
efficiently, as provided in standards of hotel.
. Absolutely ensured two way communications between departments on
a daily basis; daily morning staff meetings and ongoing daily
communications between departments.
. 2+ years experience working part time for Ballard Designs Call
Center.
. 4+ years experience in teaching in public school systems in
Florida and Georgia provided skill sets for training,
supervising and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff.
. 15+ years experience - Broad Customer Service/Management
experience including industries of hospitality, real estate,
retail, marketing, advertising and education.
. Proven track record in business skills: development of marketing
plans, annual operating budgets and detailed business reports
with my ability to quickly learn and utilize new methods,
systems and technology.
. Competent computer skills in PC: Word/Excel and MAC: Photoshop,
Illustrator, Quark
. Languages: Hablo/ley /escribe el nivel b sico de espa ol.
Experience:
. Manager/Executive Housekeeper: June 2009-August 2010
Hampton Inn & Suites, Islamorada, Florida Keys
Diverse responsibilities include: Planning, organizing and
executing the activities of the Housekeeping Dept in complex and
fast paced situations, teaching and building teamwork in
creative ways, while communicating with people of diverse
backgrounds. Responsibilities also included management of
operating budget and purchasing inventories for Housekeeping
Department. Coordination between Engineering and Front
Desk/Guest Services Departments was streamlined to increase
efficiency. I was instrumental in increasing cleanliness scores
from 93% to 99.68% during the last 6 months of my employment.
. US Census Bureau Enumerator: April 2009-June 2009
April 2010-June 2010, Florida Keys
Temporary position; Responsibilities included reading maps for
assigned locations, interviewing residents to complete surveys
and following up with phone calls to ensure all residents had
been contacted and surveys completed.
. Art Teacher: July 2008-November 2008
Lamar County School System, Barnesville, GA
Development of art projects teaching the use of different media,
while integrating art history and supporting other class
curriculum.
. Real Estate Agent, Self Employed: 2001-2008
Avenue Realty Inc, Atlanta, GA
I provided assistance to home buyers in finding homes that met
their criteria and provided guidance in the process of closing,
inspections, negotiating contracts and home repairs. With home
sellers I provided assistance with comps and home pricing,
staging the home for showing activities and planned PR
functions. I also directed sales events, parties, open-house
events and seminars. Responsibilities as Onsite Agent for a loft
project for two years, included management of rental units, PR
Sales Events and management/procurement of building maintenance
and repairs.
. Art Director: 1998-2001
Ballard Designs, Atlanta, GA
I designed the layouts for catalog production that sells home
furnishings. I worked with photographers creating the sets for
photo shoots, with marketing and merchandisers in selecting
products.
. Art Director: 1995-1997
Art Services, Atlanta, GA
My responsibilities included marketing strategies, conceptual
design through to print production for signage, catalogs,
magazines and Corporate Identity packages.
. PR/Marketing Rep: 1990-1995
Dillard Paper Co and Zellerbach Paper Co, Atlanta, GA
Provided support to the Sales Department by coordinating
marketing programs directed to the graphic design/advertising
industry. I managed and coordinated PR events for the Sales
Departments.
. Director of Admissions: 1980-1985
Crandall Jr. College, Macon, GA
Management of the Admissions Department with a staff of three,
while creating various enrollment programs through the South
Georgia high school systems. I also directed all advertising
strategies, campaigns and collateral materials.
Education:
Portfolio Center, Atlanta, GA: AA Graphic Design
Crandall Jr. College, Macon, GA: AA in Computer Science
University of Fla, Gainesville, Fl: Bachelor of
Arts/Design/Education
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Fl: AA of Fine Arts