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Thaddeus Howard

West Sacramento

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a strong background in customer service and administrative tasks, poised to excel in a pivotal role. Renowned for effective communication, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in managing front desk operations, coordinating with team members, and consistently delivering results that enhance guest experiences. Demonstrated ability to handle multitasking, problem-solving, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn
01.2019 - Current
  • Greeting guests, checking them into rooms, assisting guests with luggage (to their rooms if requested), storing luggage, tedious computer details
  • Resolved guest issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Took reservations over the phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with frequent guests for repeat business through personalized attention to their preferences.

Front Desk Associate

Massage Envy
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Organized front desk area to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance for guests.
  • Greeted guests at the front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing the check-in process. I also Pitched memberships.
  • Developed strong rapport with returning guests through attentive service and personalized interactions.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.

Sales Associate

Finish Line
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Greeting customers, inventory, cashiering, stocking, retrieving desired merchandise for customer, providing necessary information to customer
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Cashier/Floater

Goodwill Industries
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Greeted customers, cash handling, ringing customers up after they have found desired merchandise, stocking/inventory, customer service
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.

Mpu Associate and Loss Prevention

Sears
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping
  • Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping
  • Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges
  • Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity
  • Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return to the store
  • Promptly responded to general inquiries from members, staff, and clients via mail, e-mail and fax
  • Successfully interacted with customers and retail buyers to expedite orders

Dishwasher/ Busser

Ihop
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Wash dishes and bus tables
  • Always greet customers with a smile and help out in any way needed
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Inkjet Operator

Capital Mail
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • As an Ink Jet Operator, you must have the ability to stand for long periods, be a fast learner, have good communication skills, be competent and strong
  • Must be a team player, pay attention to detail, and have dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments
  • Comply with strict safety standards for all machinery and equipment
  • Adhered to maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal equipment operation without costly downtime
  • Fed and labeled envelope materials in preparation for packaging or mailing operations.
  • Maintained exceptional safety standards through adherence to company guidelines and protocols.
  • Cleared paper jams and replaced toner to maximize equipment efficiency.

Bindery Worker

Direct Litho
11.2009 - 07.2012

I ran the shrink wrap machine, and folder, made deliveries to customers, used the computer, made labels, and answered phones

  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
  • Monitored inventory of office stock and ordered supplies as necessary
  • Ran the front counter and cash register when needed as backup
  • Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
  • Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, tracking supplies usage and ordering necessary replacements in a timely manner.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through close attention to detail and adherence to project specifications.

Program Assistant

Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento
10.2007 - 11.2009
  • As a Program Assistant, my major strengths included strong leadership, good communication skills, competent, strong team player
  • Attention to detail, respect for students, assisted students with homework, tutored Math
  • Aided staff to troubleshoot complex issues with students
  • Supervised and taught students in a computer class
  • Developed and strengthened working relationships with students and staff
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff and volunteers, ensuring high level of program delivery.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.

Janitor

Nitty Gritty Cleaning Service
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Responsibilities included cleaning multiple businesses and maintaining the safety of keys and business
  • Reported any obvious problems to client
  • Always greeted customers with a smile and was eager to please
  • Supervised a staff of two

Education

High School Diploma -

Yolo High School
West Sacramento
05-2004

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Guest Services
  • Front desk management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Cash handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Listening skills
  • Clerical duties
  • Hospitality best practices
  • Sales expertise
  • Time management

Interests

I am a basketball enthusiast and played for The West Sacramento Adult Basketball League in 2012 Our Team placed second out of sixteen teams This was grueling and very rewarding as it took a lot of hard work and dedication My greatest accomplishment is my 19-year-old son who is currently attending Sacramento City College He is on the track and field team He will be transferring to Monterey where he will major in Computer Graphics

Timeline

Front Desk Associate

Massage Envy
02.2024 - 11.2024

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn
01.2019 - Current

Sales Associate

Finish Line
11.2017 - 03.2018

Cashier/Floater

Goodwill Industries
01.2016 - 10.2017

Mpu Associate and Loss Prevention

Sears
09.2015 - 12.2016

Dishwasher/ Busser

Ihop
10.2013 - 08.2015

Inkjet Operator

Capital Mail
08.2012 - 10.2013

Bindery Worker

Direct Litho
11.2009 - 07.2012

Program Assistant

Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento
10.2007 - 11.2009

Janitor

Nitty Gritty Cleaning Service
06.2005 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Yolo High School
Thaddeus Howard