Christopher T. Ware
Chicago, IL 60620
773-***-**** or 773-***-**** *******@*****.***
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Hardworking professional looking to obtain a full-time position with the opportunity for advancement .
Employment
Ambassador East Hotel - Chicago, IL 06/06 - 11/08
Banquet Houseman/Server
Assisted with set-up and breakdown of meeting for functions.
Conducted inventory of linens and supplies in storage areas.
Performed various cleaning assignments of meeting rooms and storage areas.
Setup and breakdowns of AV and stages.
Serve food and beverages to guests and reset of tables for next event.
Food Team Inc. - Chicago, IL 05/03 - 01/04
Doorman/Bellman/Porter
Greet guest and provide excellent customer service to guests, and answering any questions.
Arranged transportation and various dinner provisions for guests.
Directed guests to their rooms and assisted with luggage and packages.
Worked in dish room when requested at various times, Concierge duties When needed.
Union League Club - Chicago, IL 07/01 - 03/02
House Person
Ensured the safety sanitation of hallways, washrooms, public areas, helped housekeepers as needed.
Provided friendly professional service to members, delivered faxes and other amendities.
Monitored supplies and replenished linens to closets and carts as required.
Shampooing of carpets when requested.
Sutton Place Hotel - Chicago, IL 10/00 - 01/01
Houseman
Thoroughly cleaned numerous of sales offices, and lobby areas and washrooms.
Delivered laundry to guests, provided efficient and friendly service.
Restocked and inventoried linens, waxed floors and shampooed carpets.
Marriott Suites O’ hare - Rosemont, IL 02/00 - 10/00
House Person/ Laundry Attendant (internship)
Responsible for management of laundry chute and replacement of linens.
Received additional training and experience in food and beverages, guest services, banquets dept.
Worked in PBX, bellman position, overnight general cleaner position.
Host Marriott Services - Chicago, IL 12/95 - 03/98
Storeroom Attendant
Assisted in food service and food preparation department, prepared orders to be shipped to various terminals in airport.
Assured all orders were properly filled and managed, stock and inventory control, and ordered supplies and warehouse duties.
Education
The Cara Program - Chicago, IL 02/05 - 12/05
Career Development Training
Intensive training and instructions on job readiness and received 15 hours in offices services training in 04/05.
Human Resources Development Institute Inc.
Project Lifeguard Program (internship)
Received training on phone lines, to do drops in detox center, intake processing.
Certification in HIV/ AIDS Education.
YMCA Career Keys - Chicago, IL 02/00 - 12/00
Certificate in Customer Service Training & Hospitality
Goodwill Industries Of Metropolitan - Chicago, IL 09/93 - 09/94
Certificate in Building Services and Computer Literacy
Kenwood Academy - Chicago, IL 09/80 - 06/84