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Silvia Henriquez

Powder Springs

Summary

Accomplished Director of Rooms with over 20 years of experience in hotel operations. Specializes in enhancing guest satisfaction and optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to brand standards. Proven expertise in team leadership and budget management, driving productivity through effective labor control and training.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF ROOMS

SONESTA HOTELS & RESORTS
Atlanta
08.2021 - Current

Professional Experience Director of Rooms Director of Housekeeping

  • Managed daily operations of guest services and front desk teams.

Sonesta Atlanta Galleria – Atlanta, GA
2021 – Present

  • Oversee daily operations of Front Desk and Housekeeping departments.
  • Led initiatives enhancing guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and service quality.
  • Monitor labor costs, scheduling, and departmental productivity.
  • Coordinate with all hotel departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Supervised team performance and facilitated training and employee development.
  • Ensure compliance with Wyndham brand standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.
  • Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning meetings.

Wyndham Atlanta Galleria – Atlanta, GA
August 2013 – 2021

  • Managed overall Housekeeping and Laundry Department operations following Wyndham standards and policies.
  • Supervised multicultural staff members and contract service employees.
  • Ordered supplies, processed invoices, monitored expenses, and participated in monthly forecasting and P&L meetings.
  • Conducted inspections of guest rooms and public areas, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and comfort.
  • Controlled labor expenses and productivity through weekly labor meetings.
  • Developed department policies and procedures for housekeeping and laundry services.
  • Coordinated with Front Office, Engineering, and Supervisors to address guest requests, VIP arrivals, and maintenance issues.
  • Conducted linen inventories and monthly supply inventories.
  • Maintained department readiness for inspections and brand compliance.
  • Trained and developed Room Attendants into Inspectors and Supervisors.
  • Ensured completion of special cleaning projects and high guest satisfaction scores.

Executive Housekeeper

Crowne Plaza Miami Airport
Miami
09.2002 - 08.2008
  • Led housekeeping staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout hotel.
  • Inspected rooms and public spaces to maintain high cleanliness standards.
  • Coordinated and optimized daily cleaning schedules for guest rooms and common areas, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees on housekeeping standards and safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment to support smooth operational flow.
  • Developed procedures for handling guest requests and special services.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments in order to provide efficient service delivery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Commerce National Institute
Granada-Nicargua
12-1987

Skills

Hospitality professional with more than 20 years of housekeeping experience, including 15 years in housekeeping management and hotel operations leadership Experienced Director of Rooms overseeing Front Desk and Housekeeping operations with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, labor control, team leadership, budgeting, training, and brand standards compliance Proven ability to manage multicultural teams, improve productivity, maintain high inspection scores, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in full-service hotel environments

  • Guest Satisfaction & Service Recovery
  • Labor Control & Productivity Management
  • Budgeting & P&L Participation
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Room Inspections & Quality Assurance
  • Brand Standards Compliance
  • Training & Coaching
  • Inventory & Supply Management
  • Vendor and Invoice Processing
  • Safety & Sanitation Standards
  • Multicultural Team Management
  • VIP & Guest Relations
  • Key Control Management
  • Lost & Found Procedures
  • Hospitality professional with more than 20 years of housekeeping experience, including 15 years in housekeeping management and hotel operations leadership
  • Experienced Director of Rooms overseeing Front Desk and Housekeeping operations with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, labor control, team leadership, budgeting, training, and brand standards compliance
  • Proven ability to manage multicultural teams, improve productivity, maintain high inspection scores, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in full-service hotel environments

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Year – 2003 & 2005
    Department of the Year – 2012
    Leader of the Year – 2016
    Successfully developed Room Attendants into Inspectors and Supervisors through mentoring and training initiatives.
    GHLA award

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF ROOMS

SONESTA HOTELS & RESORTS
08.2021 - Current

Executive Housekeeper

Crowne Plaza Miami Airport
09.2002 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Commerce National Institute
Silvia Henriquez