OBJECTIVE
A professionally recognized Guest Service Manager in a fast paced, high-volume
national chain hotel combined with over 25 years of customer service and
administrative/accounting experience. Coupled with the ability to cultivate
business relationships and process accurate and proper billing methods ensures
guest satisfaction with intent to return. Recognized as a team player with the
desire to further my knowledge has strengthened my understanding of the
operations in both customer service and accounting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Guest Service Manager
January 2013 - present
Home2 Suites by Hilton North Charleston, South Carolina
Hotels and Lodging
Knowledge in supervising, interview, hire, train, appraise, document, motivate.
Daily hotel operations, check daily events, bulletin boards and be up to date on
changes, new procedures, and events. Entire property, staff services, hours of
operation.
Train and develop associates. Monitor and document associates for feedback.
Computer literate e,
Guest Services Representative/ Auditor
January 2009 - December 2012
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton North Charleston, South Carolina
Hotels and Lodging
Make and confirm guest room reservations by phone and/or in person.
Consistent interaction with guests upon arrival and check in further ensures they
have a positive experience. Assign rooms as requested prior to arrival.
Conduct pre-implementation of night audit to ensure all systems and programs
will function as planned.
Handle guest inquiries pertaining to hotel services. Address guest concerns or
complaints are resolv,
Office Manager
February 2006 - December 2008
Streamline Custom Homes Wando Woods, South Carolina
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
Prepare, examine, and analyze records. Communicate effectively with
customers, vendors, subcontractors, and staff members to assist, answer
questions, explain information, and address concerns as necessary.
Accounts payable and receivable.
Month end financial statements.
Other financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of procedural
standards.
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
Compute, record, and proof read data.
Complete work schedules, manage calendars and arrange appointments.
Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record minutes for
accountability.
Train other staff members in using computer applications.
Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to
requests.
Quickbooks 95 - 08, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Outlook,
Bookkeeper
April 2001 - February 2006
Palmetto Exterminators Summerville, South Carolina
Other/Not Classified
Calculate, prepare, and issue invoices to customers. Prepare purchase orders
and expense reports. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry.
prepared bank deposits. Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers
compensation
Prepared financial statements according to established procedures.
Set up new accounts for termite control.
Set up pretreatment forms on new homes.
Prepared CL100 termite inspection reports on new homes.
Data entry- posted customers payments into accounts receivable.
EDUCATION
Vocational, To study interior design and architectural drafting., Certificate of
Completion,
September 1981 - June 1982
Willsey Institute of Interior Design and Drafting Jericho, New York
High School or equivalent, Studied all academics,
September 1976 - June 1980
Massapequa High School Massapequa, New York
Honors Graduate
SKILLS
Customer Service Analytical Research Multi-tasking Detail Intermedi
Orientated Quickbooks Microsoft Office AS400 ate
HONORS & AWARDS
Employee of the Month, Hampton Inn 2010, Hilton Ce
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Currently "Acting Manager" while in transition searching for a General Manager
to oversee all hotel operations.