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Front Desk Customer Service

Location:
Washington, DC
Posted:
August 28, 2024

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Resume:

CHERYL BEAN

Capitol Heights, MD

************@*****.***

+1-202-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Front Desk Representative

LuxUrban Hotels-Washington, DC

February 2023 to May 2024

# Welcomed all guests; addressed guests service needs; assisted individuals with disabilities; and provided exceptional customer service to meet guest needs

# Operated and maintained an accurate reservation system for processed check-ins and check-outs; room reservations, requests, changes, and cancellations

# Maintained accurate cash sheets and balanced cash drawer

# Operated the switchboard, dispersed calls, and secured messages and faxes for guests Senior Front Desk Representative

Residence Inn by Marriott, GF Hotels-Greenbelt, MD May 2022 to February 2023

# Coordinated Front Desk operations including training staff, handling cash, and executing sales

# Provided leadership and direction to staff on sales goals and promotions

# Managed, mentored, and motivated front desk staff to maintain optimal customer service satisfaction levels

# Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports to general manager and department heads

# Operated the reservation system; check-in and check-out system; credit card system; and ensured all safety and security procedures were adhered to

# Executed audits and reconciled all financial records such as room charges, cash drawer activity, credit card transactions, and final bills

# Promoted “preferred” guest programs and provided recognition and benefits to current members

# Supported guests and employees in resolving concerns or complaints

# Maintained accurate cash sheets and balanced cash drawer

# Operated the switchboard, dispersed calls, and secured messages and faxes for guests Front Desk Associate

Residence Inn by Marriott Ritchie Station-Capitol Heights, MD September 2021 to May 2022

# Welcomed all guests; addressed guests service needs; assisted individuals with disabilities; and provided exceptional customer service to meet guest needs

# Operated and maintained an accurate reservation system for processed check-ins and check-outs; room reservations, requests, changes, and cancellations

# Prepared registration (folio) cards for completeness and accuracy

# Performed audits and prepared reports on room information to provide Rooms Management with a picture of how they were performing

# Maintained accurate cash sheets and balanced cash drawer

# Conducted trainings and orientations for new front desk staffers Front Desk Associate

TownePlace Suites Clinton at Joint Base Andrews-Clinton, MD April 2019 to August 2021

# Managed front desk and processed reservations and check-ins/check-outs

# Delegated housekeeping, security, and service requests

# Responded to guest inquiries and resolved guest complaints as needed

# Ensured the correct billing charges and credits were reflected on guests folio statements

# Balanced cash receipts, performed bucket checks, and completed other cashier/money handling responsibilities adhering to prescribed guidelines and procedures

# Communicated pertinent information to team members and guests Guest Services Agent

Residence Inn-Washington, DC

December 2017 to February 2019

# Managed front desk and registered guests, made/canceled reservations, issued room keys, and provided information and area attractions to hotel guests

# Properly cashed out at the end of shift, ensuring that all monies balanced to the cashier transaction reports, and that all paperwork was accounted for, signed and balanced

# Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure guests needs were met

# Prepared room status sheets for housekeeping and updated Housekeeping on rooms available to clean as guests checked out or rooms were unoccupied

# Prepared daily reports and correspondence

# Created Prepared and restocked the front desk with supplies including preparing arrival packets Front Desk Associate

Hampton Inn Navy Yard by Hilton-Washington, DC

July 2017 to December 2017

# Performed a variety of guest service activities that included registering and assigning rooms; posted charges, processed check-outs, collected payments and corrected any billing errors

# Executed checked-in guests at a high volume and a fast paced environment ensuring their request were met

# Reviewed logs to determine day’s events to best accommodate guests

# Created incident reports for guest injuries; issued reports to appropriate departments Education

GED

Manor High School - Portsmouth, VA

August 1979

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Word

• Strong accounting, organization, and communication skills

• Experienced with team collaborating and conflict mitigation

• Skilled in data entry

• medical records

• sales

• accounting

• hospitality

• property management

• Switchboard

• veterinary

• cashiering

• Guest services

• Hotel experience

• Hospitality

• Cash handling

• Sales

• Cash register

• Medical records

• Leadership

• Customer service

• Front desk

• Budgeting

• Property management

• Serving

• Mentoring

• Marketing

• Medical terminology

• Communication skills

• LIHTC

• Applied behavior analysis

• Personal care home

• CRM software

• Home health

• Customer support

• Relationship management

• Customer relationship management

• Order fulfillment

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

May 2024 to June 2032



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