Kyle L. Brown
*** **** *** ***** #* * Tremonton, Utah, 84337 * 916-***-**** *
**********@*****.***
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Objective:
Obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong
sales skills, customer service background and abilities to
work well with people.
Profile
. More than 11+ years' in customer service and hotel
industry settings
. 3+ years' sales experience in meeting rooms, catered
events, and group bookings along with rate negotiations
and management for hotel and restaurant.
. Highly organized and efficient professional, able to
establish long-term, fun, and positive relationships with
clients, co-workers, and outside vendors.
. Enthusiastic team player, as well as a skilled
independent worker
. Gain confidence of people quickly and easily
. Excellent communication, motivation, and leadership
skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, and many other computer based programs
Professional Experience
08/2013-07/2014 Customer Service Rep Chevron
Stations, Inc. Auburn, CA
. Greet all customers with the "4 step" procedure
. Audit critical inventory (cigarettes, Lottery) nightly
. Ensure all procedures and policies are followed on every
shift
. Checking retail pricings, along with mini audits of
inventory
. Follow daily cash handling and drop safe compliances
. Always looking for new ways to improve store cleanliness
and update procedures to make for a safer work enviroment
01/2013-07/2014 Night Auditor Best Western Golden
Key, Auburn, CA
. Rate negotiation with customers present and over the
phone, to reserve accommodations.
. Assist with sales calls and group bookings when
supervisor is not available.
. Perform auditing duties daily and monthly to ensure
customer relations is kept to a minimum.
08/2012-01/2013 Night Auditor
Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn, CA
. Handled customer complaints and resolution
. Assisted General Manager with payroll, AP/AR, and
scheduling
. Assisted with group bookings and rate negotiations
04/200*-****** Front Office Manager Holiday Inn
Auburn, Auburn, CA
. Assisted General Manager with rate and revenue
management and group negotiations.
. Handled AP/AR for hotel and on-site restaurant.
. Negotiated and coordinated meeting rooms, banquets,
wedding receptions, and many other events.
. Was acting Director of Sales for 10 months prior to
hiring a candidate, after I had trained her, she took over
full time. When she was on outside sales calls or
vacation, I would resume the sales duties.
. Consistently rated superior in customer service,
technical expertise, and supervisory ability by the
company CEO and COO
. Handled scheduling and payroll for all departments
including, front desk, maintenance, and housekeeping.
. In charge of hiring and training new employees as well
as disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
. Was acting General Manager for 6 months, in which time,
I was consulted for any and all sales, groups, events,
budgets, accounting, supply ordering, and customer
complaints and resolutions.
. Also certified by the American Hotel and Lodging
Association as a Certified Front Desk Manager until
December 2014.
2003-2006 Front Desk Agent Howard Johnson Inn & Suites,
Rocklin, CA
. Accounts Payable and Receivable
. Performed nightly, monthly, and yearly audits to ensure
proper revenue streams and to minimize customer conflicts
. Trained new employees
. Negotiated customer accommodations in person and over the
phone
Education
2011 Sierra College, Rocklin, CA
Studied Business Management/
Cultural Anthropology- No Degree
2003 Del Oro High School, Loomis,
CA
Obtained G.E.D
Additional Skills
. Management Accounting
. Invoicing and Purchase Orders
. Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
. Accounts Receivable and Billing
. Payroll Administration
. Data Entry/Receipts/Invoices/Purchases
. Budget/Forecast Variances
. Customer Service and Relations
. Customer Relationship Management
. Front Office Operations
. Team Leadership
. Sales Negotiations
. Conflict Resolution/Mediation
. Leadership and Delegation
. Problem Solving / Troubleshooting
. Scheduling/Workflow Management
. Word Processing/Document Presentations