Katherine Gunning
Chuckey,TN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented cleaning professional with a proven track record at Busy Bees 2 Clean 4 U. Expert in sanitization procedures and polishing surfaces, ensuring pristine environments. Strong communication skills fostered client relationships, leading to numerous referrals. Committed to excellence in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeping Cleaner
Busy Bees 2 Clean 4 U
02.2012 - Current
- Swept and mopped floors; vacuumed rugs and carpets. Dusted furniture.
- Cleaned bathrooms, removing lime scale, mold and mildew, specifically from showers, baths and toilets with eco-safe cleaners.
- Cleaned and disinfected sink tops, walls and bathroom shelves, cleaning glass and mirrors.
- Cleaned kitchen appliance surfaces, cabinets, counter tops, and any other agreed-upon appliances, removing finger prints, food splatter, specializing in removal of built up grease and cleaning marble counter tops with appropriate cleaners.
- Cleaned all other surfaces in home with organic cleaners to sanitize and beautify, specifically wood and marble.
- Cleaned baseboards.
- Cleaned and organized bedrooms, closets, changing bed sheets, washing and drying them while doing other tasks.
- When requested organized closets
- Removed trash/replaced bag after sanitizing trash container.
- Accommodated all reasonable requests related to pre-agreed upon tasks.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Owner-Operator Joyfully Clean
Self
12.1982 - 08.1992
- One-woman cleaning business focusing in on Homestead Air Force Base housing.
- Complied with strict adherence to military quarters' cleaning requirements with the aim of readiness for the inevitable transition from maintenance cleaning to preparation to vacate quarters for new duty assignments.
- Cleaned and thoroughly sanitized all kitchen surfaces and appliances, inside and out.
- Swept and mopped floors; no vacuuming due to all floors being Terrazzo.
- Cleaned walls of finger prints and any other marks, stain. Took out trash, sanitizing the container and then replacing the plastic bag.
- Maintained cleanliness of bathrooms, focusing on keeping mold at bay due to the high humidity of the area. Kept salt and lime deposits from forming around toilet, shower and sink areas due to high concentration in water.
- Treated quarters to control insects, an inevitability in the tropical climate of the area, palmetto bugs, roaches and "daw bugs" were an eternal problem, no home exempt.
- Cleaned civilian houses in same area with same focus in mind due to climate.
- Floors were primarily swept and mopped. Vacuuming was mainly in bedrooms if at all. Most homes had throw rugs at the side of the bed due to humidity destroying carpet.
- Cleaned kitchens and bathrooms with cleaners of client preference and set bug traps in discreet areas to control insects and small reptiles.
- Cleaned cabinets and inside of closets.
- Made beds and washed laundry
- Washed windows and got numerous referrals for my excellence.
Receptionist, Accounts Receivable
Traub-City Securities Corporation
06.1977 - 04.1981
- Worked at the control desk and was relief person during lunch for the receptionist.
- Answered busy phone console for 27 brokers and five support personnel.
- Received delivery of stocks, bearer and municipal bonds from brokerage houses in the downtown Indianapolis area.
- Upon receipt of delivery, verified that all stocks and bonds matched the amounts of shares and bonds purchased for each ticket that was in the packet for payment.
- Signatures and the guarantees of those signatures were verified on the certificate and dates of issue were also present.
- Checked for dividends due at time of trade and when dividend checks would be issued checks from the companies offering them.
- Made deliveries of similar transactions to other firms in the area in the afternoon, carrying up to a million dollars worth of stocks and bonds on my person, receiving checks for the same.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Indianapolis, Indiana06-1976
Skills
- Polishing surfaces
- Window cleaning
- Sanitization procedures
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Cleaned an average of two homes per day.
- Received bonuses and referrals from more affluent clients.
- Took messages for the home owners and military personnel and relayed them via phone call or written message depending on the urgency of the matter.
- Received repairmen and maintenance workers, lawn care and sprinkler services, while on duty.
- Received and signed for packages from delivery drivers and sometimes picked up one family's children from school when the mother became ill with cancer.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek and Hebrew
Elementary
Certification
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles.
- Knitting, reading and gardening.
Interests
- Animal Care, I have a Ragdoll cat
- Avid history fan, I know almost as much about the United Kingdom as my British friends when it comes history
- "Health nut", who tries to avoid "additives" in food Too many are linked to cancer and other illnesses
- I love gardening and have an asparagus patch and plant roses
- Bible scholar who does prayer walking
Timeline
Housekeeping Cleaner
Busy Bees 2 Clean 4 U
02.2012 - Current
Owner-Operator Joyfully Clean
Self
12.1982 - 08.1992
Receptionist, Accounts Receivable
Traub-City Securities Corporation
06.1977 - 04.1981
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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