I am a hospitality professional with over ten years of experience in customer service, including nine years in hospitality. I excel in food and beverage, front-of-house operations, training, bartending, and banquet service. I pride myself on supervising teams, collaborating with management and guests, and communicating clearly even in high-pressure situations. I am a reliable, punctual professional who stays calm under stress and consistently delivers friendly, attentive service. I look forward to leveraging my experience across front desk duties, night audits, and group housing to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

James Chester

I am a hospitality professional with over ten years of experience in customer service, including nine years in hospitality. I excel in food and beverage, front-of-house operations, training, bartending, and banquet service. I pride myself on supervising teams, collaborating with management and guests, and communicating clearly even in high-pressure situations. I am a reliable, punctual professional who stays calm under stress and consistently delivers friendly, attentive service. I look forward to leveraging my experience across front desk duties, night audits, and group housing to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

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I am a hospitality professional with over ten years of experience in customer service, including nine years in hospitality. I excel in food and beverage, front-of-house operations, training, bartending, and banquet service. I pride myself on supervising teams, collaborating with management and guests, and communicating clearly even in high-pressure situations.

I am a reliable, punctual professional who stays calm under stress and consistently delivers friendly, attentive service. I look forward to leveraging my experience across front desk duties, night audits, and group housing to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

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Group Housing Coordinator at The Westin Peachtree Plaza
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Assists hotel group guests as housing and billing contact from pre-arrival through departure; provides excellent service and hospitality; sets up proper billing accounts; prepares, reviews, and issues bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
Night Audit Clerk at Springhill Suites Atlanta Downtown
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Provides exceptional customer services to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals; performs night audit to verify all previous Front Desk shift transactions and completes night audit checklist; ensures compliance with policies and safety.
Night Audit Clerk/Front Desk Associate at Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead
July 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025
Provides exceptional customer services to all hotel guests, ensuring a comfortable and accommodating stay while meeting brand standards; performs night audit and maintains front desk operations; ensures adherence to safety, security, and cash handling policies.
Night Audit Clerk/Front Desk Associate at Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Collected payments in compliance with cash handling and credit card procedures; performed night audit and maintained professional guest communications and service.
Bistro Team Member at Courtyard Atlanta Downtown
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Served hotel guests; opened and closed breakfast shifts; performed barista functions and supported hotel dining operations.
Fine Dining Server at Renaissance Hotel and Spa
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Served hotel guests with attentive service; opened/closed breakfast and lunch shifts; trained new servers and supported dining operations in line with brand standards.
Server/Trainer at Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Opened/closed restaurant shifts; trained new servers, hosts/hostesses, and bartenders; served as food expeditor and steward; prepared and served alcoholic beverages.
Administrative Assistant at United States Army, Fort Polk
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Ensured personnel records were up to date with training and certification documents; supervised military personnel in in-processing and Soldier Readiness Preparation; typed memos, created file labels, and prepared individual files for incoming personnel; aided in the in-processing of over 800 personnel; trained higher-ranking personnel in management positions.
Unit Supply Specialist at United States Army, Fort Lee, VA/Fort Polk, LA
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Supervised and performed duties involving the request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of expendable and non-expendable items; maintained organizational supply records; received and inspected inventories; managed supplies including weapons; used computer applications and performed clerical duties; helped manage unit equipment valued over $400,000.
Server/Trainer at Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Opened/closed restaurant shifts; trained servers, hosts/hostesses, and bartenders; served as food expeditor and steward; prepared and served beverages; earned Neighborhood Expert Training Badge within 3 months of hire.

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