Sara L. Alton
Massillon, Ohio *4646
****.********@*****.***
T. 234-***-****
Qualifications:
Front Office manager with over 10 years experience in office management, delegation of various office duties and tasks, including inventory control. Possess a knack for perfection and amazing customer service skills.
Work History
January 2023 - Present
Big L's Repair Shop
Office/ Parts Manager
Responsibilities include writing work orders for vehicle repairs, pricing parts and equipment through partner parts stores, picking up the ordered parts, forging a great relationship with clients, positive attitude, keeping the office area clean, stocked and maintained. Great communication skills.
October 4, 2021- January 2023
Hendrickson Navarre
Assembler
July 2021—September 2021
Hilton Embassy Suites
Front Office Receptionist
Provide top notch customer service, create new or improved office processes and spreadsheets. Switchboard operation.
2014– Present
Owner, Sarandipity’s Cake Creations
Created and developed my own recipes, fillings and icings. Organized social media, websites, ordering, customer stats. I pride myself in excellent client service and amazing creations.
2011-2013
Best Western Plus Inn and Suites, North Canton, Ohio
Front Desk Staff
Provide over the top guest service, organize arrivals/departures, maintain guest ledgers, liaise with all other departments to anticipate guest needs.
2007-2009
Cambria Suites, Green, Ohio
Executive Housekeeper
Schedule and organize the daily cleaning and upkeep of modern, sophisticated guest rooms, pool and other public areas. Supply incredible guest services. Inventory all guest room amenities and goods. Room inspection and cleaning. Interview, hire, train and maintain outstanding employees. Top survey scores earned monthly bonuses for myself, which was shared with housekeeping staff.
2006-2009
Holiday Inn, Hudson, Ohio
Front Office/ Guest Services Manager
Manage hotel front office personnel training and scheduling. Coordinate weekly staff meetings and address and hotel revenue and projections. Recruit, train and orient front desk staff, including shuttle drivers. Inventory control.
2004-2006
Holiday Inn, Akron/Fairlawn, Ohio
Front Office Manager/ Night General Manager
Maintain, organize and schedule front desk and night audit staff of 6-7. Trained front desk staff in the courteous and professional delivery of first-class guest service in line with hotel standards. Coached front desk staff in top-notch reservation sales using the Signature Reservation Sales technique. Accountable for superb guest satisfaction results. Orchestrate shuttle services for guests. Assist sales with group block input. Compiled high service scores.
2003-2004
Holiday Inn, North Canton, Ohio
Guest Services Representative
Deliver marvelous guest service, including check in/out and reservation sales. Accountable for guest impression upon arrival and departure. Oversee cash count. Within 6 months, I was left to oversee the entire front desk staff while the Front Office Manager took a 2 week vacation.
Education
Stark State College
1996, Social Services
2003, Microsoft Office Certification
Volunteer Experience
2018– Present
Canton City Health Department, Liaison to underserved communities