Carolyn Ann Cherry
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with others
EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
Eagle Grove High School, Eagle Grove, IA. Graduated 2006
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Strong working knowledge of front office, and phone sales
Self motivated, goal setting strategies, and networking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, V-1
Excellent written and oral communication skills
EXPERIENCE
April 2009 to July 2011
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, IA.
Guest Service Agent/Reservations/Reservations Manager
Oversee daily operations of phone and online reservations including incoming phone calls.
Responsible for Transient Room Sales and forecasted revenue
Prepare weekly reports on reservations made, total rooms sold, total revenue, reservations made, weekly
ADR and weekly goals.
Coordinate all Group room reservations, meals, and special requests, solve and correct billing errors and
revise group guest room bills.
Train new and current staff in call center with new and updated policies and procedures.
Worked with Revenue Manger to increase year over year Transient Sales by 20% in first half of 2011.
October 2007 to July 2011
Waitress/Hostess Applebee’s Restaurant Fort Dodge, IA., Ames, IA.
Coordinates seating and rotation
Provides great customer service skills
Suggestive selling
6953 Jack London Drive Johnston, IA 50131
PHONE: 515-***-**** | E-MAIL: *********.******@*****.***