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Kate Griffith

Kate Griffith

Public Relations-Student
Renfrew,ON

Work Preference

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Guest-focused hospitality professional bringing experience in front desk operations and night audit within an international hotel brand. Adept at anticipating needs, navigating complex reservations, and maintaining guest confidence through discretion and professionalism. Studies in public relations and event management reinforce strong communication skills and a commitment to elevated service standards.

Work History

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Memorial Carleton Place Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices in accordance with CSA standards and infection prevention protocols.
  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot sterilization and reprocessing equipment, including steam autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Ensure strict compliance with infection control, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety policies.
  • Accurately document sterilization cycles, load records, biological indicators, and equipment performance logs to support traceability and audit readiness.
  • Collaborate with operating room staff, nursing teams, and clinical departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.

Florist

Mels Flowers
05.2025 - 01.2026

Retail, Weddings & Sympathy Services

  • Design and prepare floral arrangements for retail sales, weddings, special events, and sympathy services, including funeral and memorial arrangements.
  • Consult with clients to translate preferences, themes, cultural considerations, and budgets into appropriate floral designs for both celebratory and sensitive occasions.
  • Create wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arrangements, and large-scale installations while meeting strict timelines and presentation standards.
  • Prepare sympathy arrangements such as casket sprays, standing sprays, wreaths, and tribute pieces with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Coordinate order preparation, scheduling, and delivery to ensure accuracy and on-time execution for events and services.
  • Condition, process, and maintain fresh flowers and greenery to maximize quality and longevity.
  • Manage multiple concurrent orders while maintaining composure, organization, and high customer service standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace and comply with health and safety requirements.

Owner/Operator Operations Manager

Exquisite Decor Event Rentals—Sold to Jamieson Events
02.2020 - 03.2025

Exquisite Décor Event Rentals

  • Founded and operated a full-service event rental company providing décor and equipment for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
  • Managed company website and programmed online rental software to support inventory management, bookings, and customer transactions.
  • Oversaw client contracts, pricing, deposits, invoicing, and payment collection, ensuring accuracy and financial accountability.
  • Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised event and logistics staff.
  • Prepared rental inventory, coordinated transportation, and executed on-site delivery, setup, and teardown.
  • Managed event logistics and timelines while coordinating with venues, event planners, and client stakeholders.
  • Ensured high presentation standards, equipment quality, and client satisfaction under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Handled customer inquiries, problem resolution, and last-minute changes with professionalism and adaptability.

Guest Services Agent – Night Auditor

Days Inn (Wyndham Resorts)
05.2018 - 09.2021
  • Delivered front desk and guest services across day and overnight shifts, including check-in/check-out, reservations, and guest communications.
  • Utilized Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) to manage reservations, rate plans, room inventory, modifications, cancellations, and advanced booking scenarios.
  • Performed night audit functions, reconciling daily transactions and preparing end-of-day operational reports.
  • Maintained strict adherence to credit card security, guest privacy, and data protection standards, ensuring compliance with brand and PCI requirements.
  • Proactively identified guest needs and opportunities for upselling, including room upgrades, extended stays, and value-added services.
  • Maintained a strong focus on guest safety and security, monitoring property activity and responding to incidents in accordance with established protocols.
  • Resolved guest concerns and service recovery issues with professionalism, discretion, and brand-appropriate standards.
  • Supported overall hotel operations by assisting with housekeeping, room readiness, and banquet or meeting room setup as required.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping, maintenance, and management to ensure seamless daily operations and positive guest experiences.

Education

Diploma-Online - Public Relations

Univsertiy of Victoria
Victoria, BC
09.2025 - Current

Certificate-Online - Event Management

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
03.2025 - Current

Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessing

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2020 - 06.2021

Diploma-completed 1 Year - Business Administration And Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2001 -

Skills

Guest-focused hospitality professional offering experience in front desk service, night audit operations, and cross-department hotel support Background in public relations and event management strengthens communication, problem-solving, and presentation standards Known for a proactive approach, discretion, and delivering polished guest experiences under pressure

Affiliations

Canadian Public Relations Society

Medical Device Association of Ontario

Certification

Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario

Software

Microsoft, outlook, teams, word, excel and power point, Point-of-sale (POS) terminals, Electronic payment terminals, Secure payment processing

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Accomplishments

Executed complete event lifecycles for a high-demand rental company, coordinating sales, reservations, payments, inventory readiness, transportation, venue relations, and on-site setup across multiple weekly events.

Interests

Public Relations and Communications –Corporate Events

Timeline

Diploma-Online - Public Relations

Univsertiy of Victoria
09.2025 - Current

Florist

Mels Flowers
05.2025 - 01.2026

Certificate-Online - Event Management

Mount Royal University
03.2025 - Current

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Memorial Carleton Place Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario

06-2021

Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessing

Algonquin College
09.2020 - 06.2021

Owner/Operator Operations Manager

Exquisite Decor Event Rentals—Sold to Jamieson Events
02.2020 - 03.2025

Guest Services Agent – Night Auditor

Days Inn (Wyndham Resorts)
05.2018 - 09.2021

Diploma-completed 1 Year - Business Administration And Management

Algonquin College
05.2001 -
Kate GriffithPublic Relations-Student