Ria Catherine Whitehill **** Metrowest Blvd Apt **8; Orlando, Fl 32811
412-***-**** acwbyz@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Recognized by management for being dedicated, compassionate, loyal, resilient, meticulous, insightful, and reliable.
Recognized by management for taking initiative and having strong people skills resulting in five Guest Fanatic
Cards from Walt Disney Management
Able to communicate effectively to build relationships with guests, prospective clients, and coworkers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LANE BRYANT ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Sales Associate, July 2015-Present
Performed daily department tasks including stocking, creating merchandise displays,
remerchandising, pricing markdowns, transferring merchandise, inventory control, and processing
transactions.
Drove sales through up selling products based on customer's purchases and preferences.
Built rapport with customers by asking probing questions and utilizing effective listening skills
EMBASSY SUITES ORLANDO DOWNTOWN, ORLANDO, FL
Front Desk Agent, September 2015-May 2016
During manager leave of absence, improved guest service scores by 20%
Respond to inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or making recommendations
regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment
Promote positive guest relations to all individuals in the hotel
HAMPTON INN & SUITES ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Front Desk Clerk/ Night Auditor, April 2015-September 2015
Part of a team voted Number One on TripAdvisor
Generate reports outlining room occupancy totals, daily transactions, revenue totals, and other reports for
management and corporate review
Settle credit card charges through batch processing
HAMPTON INN GREENTREE, PITTSBURGH, PA
Front Desk Clerk, March 2014-November 2014
Created a Pittsburgh Walking Tour for guest to see the sights of Pittsburgh.
Handle guest problem resolution to the Hilton set standard
Arranged for shuttle services and assist with other guest transport needs
OnQHiltons property management system certified
PARKHURST DINING, PITTSBURGH, PA
Catering Attendant March 2014- October 2014
Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management
Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
Assisted co-workers when needed
Setup food for luncheons, special functions, and meetings for the Bayer Corporation
WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Merchandise Hostess, February 2010-January 2012
Delivered daily guest services in high volume area at Epcot
Successfully resolved guest issues in a courteous and professional manner
Managed multiple tasks and worked well under pressure
Worked with multiple departments to ensure quality
EDUCATION
Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA December 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Hospitality and Tourism Management