Overview
Work History
Education
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Tonya Drover

Corner Brook,Canada

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Housekeeper

S & M Park LTD
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces to comply with sanitation and hygiene standards.
  • Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
  • Contributed to the hotel''s reputation for cleanliness and comfort by providing exceptional service to all guests.
  • Inspected guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas to verify cleanliness and tidiness.
  • Replenished toilet paper, soaps and shampoos in hotel guest rooms to provide adequate toiletries for guests.
  • Demonstrated positive and professional attitude with guests, coworkers and management to contribute to positive work environment and maintain reputation of hotel.
  • Checked guest rooms to identify damages or maintenance needs and reported to supervisor for prompt response.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by following safety protocols and reporting any hazards or issues immediately.
  • Used gloves and proper protective equipment to establish health and safety measures for guests and housekeeping staff.
  • Ensured a high standard of cleanliness by adhering to hotel guidelines and using proper cleaning techniques.
  • Promoted teamwork among fellow housekeepers through clear communication, shared responsibility, and mutual support during busy shifts or challenging situations.
  • Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily productivity goals while maintaining attention to detail in all cleaning tasks.
  • Washed and folded towels and linens to properly stock guest rooms.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to increase satisfaction.
  • Increased room turnaround time, allowing for greater occupancy rates through efficient cleaning processes.
  • Assisted in training new team members on hotel policies, procedures, and best practices for housekeeping tasks.
  • Kept logs of cleaning activities to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Supported the maintenance team by identifying necessary repairs in guest rooms and common areas, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
  • Conducted deep cleaning tasks on regular schedule to ensure long-term maintenance of room quality.

Executive Housekeeper

Tonya's Cleaning Co
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Maintained excellent relationship with cleaning staff while merging lines of communication with front desk employees to achieve timely execution of cleaning duties.
  • Developed and implemented effective training programs for new hires, resulting in a well-prepared and competent staff.
  • Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and common areas, ensuring adherence to established quality standards.
  • Increased productivity levels by implementing time-saving strategies such as enhanced scheduling methods or task prioritization techniques.
  • Inspected facility cleaning and maintenance to prevent mistakes and maintain quality service.
  • Coordinated special cleaning projects such as deep cleaning or event preparation tasks to maintain hotel''s pristine appearance at all times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service support for VIP guests or clients with specific needs or requests.
  • Consistently responded to cleaning emergencies on behalf of guests with speed, ease and confidentiality.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing housekeeping operations and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
  • Implemented eco-friendly practices within the department, reducing environmental impact and increasing sustainability efforts.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Cashier/ Stock Person

BMR
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by setting up and maintaining promotional displays.
  • Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
  • Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduction in stock discrepancies.

Job Coach/ Supervisor/Cashier

Lawton's Drug Store
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants
  • Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness
  • Work along side of client in his job placement
  • Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations
  • Apply customer/guest feedback to service improvement efforts
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered
  • Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Sell tickets and other items to customers
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Request information or assistance using paging systems
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately
  • Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins
  • Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
  • Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages for shipment
  • Assist with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers' items
  • Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts
  • Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions
  • Cash checks for customers
  • Pay company bills by cash, vouchers, or checks

Cashier

Coleman's Food Center
10.2003 - 02.2004
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
  • Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages for shipment
  • Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions
  • Cash checks for customers
  • Pay company bills by cash, vouchers, or checks
  • Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices

Management Associate

The Northwest Company
10.2001 - 05.2002
  • Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
  • Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions
  • Plan store layouts or design displays
  • Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand
  • Day to day cash preparation
  • Opening and closing office procedures ie
  • End of day, Mid-month, Month end
  • Daily intake of incoming and outgoing mail
  • Daily book balancing
  • Signing authorization for outgoing checks and money orders
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory

Education

High School Diploma -

Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Waterloo, Ontario

Legal Studies

Academy Canada
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Processes and procedures
  • Department organization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Analytical Thinking

References

References upon request

Timeline

Hotel Housekeeper

S & M Park LTD
05.2022 - 12.2023

Executive Housekeeper

Tonya's Cleaning Co
08.2019 - 04.2022

Cashier/ Stock Person

BMR
10.2017 - 08.2019

Job Coach/ Supervisor/Cashier

Lawton's Drug Store
01.2008 - 11.2008

Cashier

Coleman's Food Center
10.2003 - 02.2004

Management Associate

The Northwest Company
10.2001 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Bluevale Collegiate Institute

Legal Studies

Academy Canada
Tonya Drover