Skilled Front Desk Manager with rich background in hospitality and customer service. Demonstrated strengths in team leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Notable for improving customer satisfaction scores through exceptional guest relations and efficient management of front desk operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Front Desk Manager
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
Stockton
11.2019 - Current
Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth guest check-in and check-out processes.
Supervised front desk staff, providing training and support to enhance service quality.
Coordinated room assignments, optimizing occupancy rates and guest satisfaction.
Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism and effective problem-solving skills.
Implemented standard operating procedures to improve efficiency in front desk operations.
Monitored inventory of supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for front desk operations.
Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure timely room readiness.
Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, balancing accounts, handling refunds and resolving any discrepancies that arose.
Assisted with training new staff members on front desk procedures and policies.
Completed financial audits on scheduled basis.
Generated reports detailing daily actions, guest numbers, accounting expenses, and income and room service usage.
Monitored occupancy rates for each day as well as weekly and monthly trends to ensure maximum revenue was achieved.
Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Uploaded timesheets for payroll for all employees
Translated for meetings for all departments and for one on one conversations
Assisted General Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Assisted with room inspections when needed
Worked at hotel bar during busy season
Front Desk Receptionist /Executive Housekeeping Manager
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
Manteca
01.2018 - 08.2019
Greeted guests warmly and guided them through check-in procedures.
Managed incoming phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
Scheduled reservations and maintained accurate booking records efficiently.
Collaborated with housekeeping staff to ensure room readiness for guests.
Addressed guest concerns promptly and ensured a positive experience.
Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
Signed for packages, recorded deliveries, and distributed to personnel.
Ensured compliance with health codes and other legal requirements related to cleanliness standards.
Washed and polished glass windows and doors to keep entryways clear and professional.
Inspected and evaluated physical condition of establishment to submit recommendations to management regarding painting, repairs and reallocation of space.
Monitored cleanliness of lobby, swimming pool and other common areas.
Conducted daily inspections of guest rooms to ensure cleanliness and compliance with brand standards
Trained new housekeeping staff on cleanliness techniques, safety procedures and customer service protocols
Ensured proper handling and reporting of lost and found items
Education
Castlemont Highschool
Oakland, CA
Skills
Front desk operations
Guest relations
Revenue management
Cash handling
Customer relationship management
Staff supervision
Financial reporting
Problem solving
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Staff training
Guest services
Payment processing
Hospitality service expertise
Training and mentoring
Budgeting and finance
Fluent in English and Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Front Desk Manager
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
11.2019 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist /Executive Housekeeping Manager
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