Rachel Howard
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Skilled cleaning team member bringing years of experience in commercial and institutional environments. Effective at working independently to manage cleaning needs in all building areas. Proficient in operating equipment, handling chemicals and restocking supplies. Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Angus Inn Motel
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
Tube Packer Grader
Rock It
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Monitored packaging machinery to make needed adjustments.
Cleaning Crew Member
Profounds Limited
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and organized restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning partition walls and doors.
- Collected and bagged garbage from various locations to properly dispose of waste in designated dumpsters.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive cleaning plan for entire building.
- Inspected building for potential safety hazards, reporting identified concerns to supervisor.
- Operated industrial washing machines and dishwashers to clean linens and dishware.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
Fruit Packer
Johnny Appleseed Holdings
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Checked food goods for quality to remove unwanted items and pack fresh goods.
- Prepared food packaging boxes by folding and taping.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues with packaging process.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Lifted, moved and organized large boxes of food to transport to and from storage.
- Wrapped and packed perishable food in boxes based on quality and quantity.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of food to receive and ship deliveries.
- Utilized safety equipment and gear while packaging food items.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
Line Packer
Fruit Pak
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.
- Packaged fragile items with cushioning material.
- Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
- Labeled containers, container tags or products.
Food Processor
Mc Cains Food
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
- Monitored supplies and maintained optimal levels for production requirements.
- Checked products for grade, color and size.
- Kept machines clean, organized and tidy at all times.
- Built and packed boxes for shipment.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
- Maintained clean work areas for optimal food quality.
- Prepared different food products
Packer Grader
Crasborn Group Limited
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flaxmere College
Hastings, NZ12.2007
High School Diploma -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Hastings, NZ11.2005
Skills
- Customer Service
- Infection Control
- Residential Cleaning
- Cleaning Techniques
- Window Cleaning
- Laundry Management
- Building Maintenance
- Restroom Detailing
- Sorting and Washing Laundry
- Vacuuming and Sweeping
- Cleaning Bathrooms
- Cleaning and Organizing Abilities
- Ordering Cleaning Supplies
- Teamwork
- Exceptional Communicator
- Housekeeping
- Hazardous Chemical Training
- Fluent in [Language]
- Folding Clean Laundry
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Mopping and Buffing Floors
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Housekeeper
Angus Inn Motel
05.2023 - 09.2023
Tube Packer Grader
Rock It
11.2022 - 06.2023
Cleaning Crew Member
Profounds Limited
11.2022 - 04.2023
Fruit Packer
Johnny Appleseed Holdings
01.2016 - 04.2018
Line Packer
Fruit Pak
02.2015 - 03.2016
Food Processor
Mc Cains Food
01.2012 - 05.2013
Packer Grader
Crasborn Group Limited
02.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Flaxmere College
High School Diploma -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
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