Robert Sylvester
**** **** **** ******, *** Vegas, NV 89166
773-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain employment with a professional organization that will encompass my recent and prior position of custodial/janitor that I can utilize my wide experience and work history of eighteen years. To continue an equivalent combination of training and experience effectively with a professional organization yet allow me opportunities for continuous career growth. Work Experience:
Dry Cleaning Tech, 06/2015 to Current
Al Phillips The Cleaner - Las Vegas, NV
• Answered average of calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
• Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
• Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
• Assisted customers in average by answering questions, responding to inquiries and handling telephone requests.
• Researched and updated all required materials needed for company.
• Separate all garments daily maintenance of all machines.
• Inspect boiler every three hours for temperature control.
• Knowledge of chemicals.
• Mater of pressing a variety of garments.
• Mater of dry cleaning a variety of garments.
• Master of pre-spotting a variety of garments
Janitor/handy person, 10/2005 to 04/2015
Pearle Properties - Chicago, IL
• Supported property owner with daily operational functions.
• Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
• Kept properties clean; pick up trash, mowed the lawn, snow removal, sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows.
• Make sure properties are secure.
• Minor maintenance and repairs.
• Empty and cleaned vacant proper
Housekeeping Supervisor, 11/1999 to 09/2005
Chevy Chase Nursing Home - Chicago, IL
• Created and implemented training programs to enhance employee performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
• Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
• Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
• Supervised and directed team of thirty-seven personnel.
• Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
• Ensured adherence to safely protocols by enforcing proper and equipment usage.
• Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
• Improved process efficiency through effective inventory control in alignment with client standards.
• Trained and mentored all new personal to maximize quality of service and performance.
• Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
• Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on ability and daily requirements.
• Completed schedules, shifts reports and other business documentation.
• Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
• Recruited and trained new members staff to ensure guest requests were addressed appropriately and timely.
• Collaborated with housekeeping to achieve.
• Resolved service- related problems in a timely manner.
• Updated team members about changes in company products, services, and policies Education
Associate of Arts: Sociology and
Psychology, 1996 Kennedy King College -
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology and Psychology, 2000
Chicago State University - Chicago, IL
High School Diploma: 1984
Chicago Public Schools Chicago Vocational - Chicago, IL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST