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Jonya Smith

New Orleans

Summary

Ambitious first-generation college student with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills. Skilled at working both independently and as part of a team. Committed to pursuing a career as a Medical professional, with a long-term goal of becoming a leader and advocate within my community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent/Front Desk Night Auditor

Holiday Inn Express Hotel
01.2023 - Current

Handles check-ins and check-outs, manages reservations, and verifies payment information. Trusted to register guests, assign rooms, and provide details on rates, amenities, and hotel services. Role also includes maintaining booking records, preparing daily reports, posting room charges, and auditing financial statements for accuracy.

Student Worker

Xavier University of LA
09.2020 - 05.2024

I managed call transfers and directed inquiries to appropriate departments, resolving customer complaints through root cause analysis and service recovery to enhance client retention and satisfaction. I provided fast, knowledgeable responses to meet diverse customer needs and navigated multiple systems to retrieve customer information. By recommending products, I helped boost financial success and organized office tasks, including managing files, spreadsheets, and correspondence. Additionally, I greeted visitors, dispersed mail, and offered clerical support to team members, ensuring efficient office operations.

Finance Assistant

Homemakers Furniture & Interiors
10.2019 - 08.2020

I greeted customers, addressed account inquiries, and resolved complaints, providing assistance both by phone and in person. I answered banking questions, recommended solutions, and collaborated with loan staff to gather, review, and send loan documents. I also managed daily inventories of cash, drafts, and checks, operated the cash register or POS system to process payments, and provided up-to-date information on products, sales, and store promotions.

Sales Associate

Gordmans Department Store
10.2018 - 08.2020

I stayed informed about current promotions, exchange policies, payment guidelines, and security practices. I arranged merchandise with clear signage and attractive displays to boost sales and reduce overstock. I answered incoming calls, providing information about the store, products, and services, and processed payments while ensuring accurate change. Additionally, I collected and organized loan documents for submission to underwriting.

Cashier

McDonald's
04.2017 - 05.2018

I operated the cash register and POS system to process payments via cash, check, or credit card, issuing receipts and providing accurate change. I answered customer inquiries and offered store information, collaborating closely with front-end staff to assist customers. I directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to maintain organized aisles and the register area, while adhering to food safety regulations related to sanitation, food handling, and storage. Additionally, I performed various duties related to food service to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School
Des Moines, IA
05-2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Advance Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Management
  • Technical Proficiency

Timeline

Front Desk Agent/Front Desk Night Auditor

Holiday Inn Express Hotel
01.2023 - Current

Student Worker

Xavier University of LA
09.2020 - 05.2024

Finance Assistant

Homemakers Furniture & Interiors
10.2019 - 08.2020

Sales Associate

Gordmans Department Store
10.2018 - 08.2020

Cashier

McDonald's
04.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Xavier University of Louisiana

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School
Jonya Smith