SBR Events Group

Project Manager

Concierge Unlimited International

Provided Concierge services for a corporate high rise building in downtown Chicago for Zeller.  This included requests for private dining, hotel stays, gifts, and more.  Managed Conference Center available for tenants to rent which included booking, catering needs, A/V assistance, billing, and tracking monthly revenue.
•	Planned and executed multi-faceted project for the Zeller Property Conference in 2021 and 2022.  This included recommending and securing a private boat charter and another social outing, as well as Conference Center set up and catering.
•	Created valuable resources for teammates, including during COVID lockdowns.  This included resources on how we can still service our clients when restaurants, theatres, live in-person events, etc., were closed.  I also assisted the Property Management Office with scheduling and accompanying vendors at the property.
•	Trained new employees with property company procedures and led staff meetings on Concierge-task categories.
•	Assisted the Property Management Office with various reports – including revenue from Conference Center room rentals, reports for LEED certification, TOBY candidacy (2020 International winner), and more.

Concierge

Hampton Inn Hotel

Recruited from the management company at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare to lead the Guest Services team at a brand new hotel property.
•	Supervised new hotel staff with setting up the new property and Guest Service procedures.  This included both computer procedures as well as soft skills on how to communicate with a guest who has an issue with their stay to exceed their expectations.
•	Authored several training documents for staff, including night audit procedures.
•	Managed Accounts Receivable invoices to ensure we were paid in a timely manner.

Guest Services Supervisor

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare

Started as one of three night auditors.  Promoted to PM shift Guest Services Agent and then Guest Services Supervisor.  Cross trained with the Accounting and Sales departments.
•	Acted as a temporary Assistant General Manager for a three-week period.  In addition to my regular supervision of the Guest Services staff, I also completed the scheduling and conducted a staff meeting for the Guest Service Agents and van drivers.
•	Initiated a relationship with the DePaul School of Hospitality for students to apply for work.
•	Trained new employees with front desk procedures, problem resolution, and our shop call program.

• Accomodate guests for a comfortable, enjoyable stay
• Knowledge of operations in restaurant, maintenance, housekeeping, and shuttle service departments as overnight manager

Night Auditor

Ladder Up

Provide technical assistance on computers for office and tax filing sites.

Independent Contractor- Technical Assistance

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

•	Assess discussion forums for multiple online classes
•	Maintain record keeping of sensitive information such as student grades
•	Work independently to meet deadlines
•	Grade classes in a department that combines Sociology, History, and Economics
•	Communicate directly with professors and the Coordinator of Online Programs

TA, Global Labor Studies

Sony Electronics

•	Manage diverse inventory of electronics in store warehouse
•	Learn to use software and computer programs for store efficiently
•	Offer superior customer service skills 
•	Emphasized both in specializing in a particular zone and being well-rounded in all products
•	Work in dynamic team setting where co-workers assisted each other in sales and store maintenance

Warehouse Manager

CNSCCC

•	Organized ministry for youth ages 6th grade through high school
•	Planned bible studies and fellowship activities for Fri night &amp; Sun morning
•	Planned and implemented all curriculum and activities
•	Built relationships via home visits, phone calls, and e-mails
•	Maintained record of bible studies and activities via youth blog (http://cnscccyouth.blogspot.com)

Youth Minister

Morgan Stanley

•	Audited closing packages for accuracy from title companies
•	Contacted closing agents at title companies for missing and unsigned documents
•	Managed all line of credit checkbooks to be sent out to clients with welcome packages
•	Led in scanning documents to send electronically through MRG

Closing department

Union Church of HInsdale

•	Planned and executed activities for Jr. &amp; Sr. High youth
•	Led music for youth worship services
•	Assisted the Director of Youth Ministries and Director of Children’s Ministries in the implementation of activities and day-to-day office work
•	Executed activities for 2004 Vacation Bible School
•	Church has strong community presence with 2400 members and connection to Chicago Theological Institute

Youth Ministry intern

Over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and over 15 years of experience in customer service. Detail oriented team player with management experience. Able to work on multiple projects and address multiple issues simultaneously. Experienced in hands on training as well as creating training documents for new hires.

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