1. Karimah Parker
742 Deerwood Drive, Stockbridge, GA 30281* c: 678.933.1112 * karimahp2008@gmail.com
Objective
I am currently obtaining my Bachelors in the Science of Psychology. It is important that I begin a position within my field. I’d like
to join a company wherein I can utilize my skills and experience to add value and grow.
Skills & Abilities
COMMUNICATION
· Act as liaison between team members and directors to establish and maintain effective communication
· Interface with and develop business relationships with vendors, management,owners and leaders
· Maintain excellent communication with team members and management on success rates in the overall processes
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT
· Train and develop individuals to ensure knowledge and consistent satisfactory performance
· Inspect work and processes to ensure the best outcome
· Implement newplans to improve processes
· Supervised severalteams to ensure proper processes are in place
· Manage bilingualstaff members through demonstration and examples to ensure clear and concise understanding of necessary
steps
Experience
PARK ‘N FLY PLUS JULY 2013 – PRESENT
LEAD AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/TRAINER/INSPECTOR
 Began as an Automotive Detailer working efficiently to ensure customer’s vehicles are detailed properly
 Using a waterless process, washing vehicle interiors and exteriors
 Apply wax to auto body, wipe and buff by hand
 Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris
 Clean upholstery, rugs, glass and other surfaces, using cleaning agents,applicators, and cleaning devises
 Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot and stain-resistant
chemicals to preserve and protect interior components
 Clean wheels, engine compartment and undercarriage of vehicles as requested; apply tire shine
 Hand dry vehicles to ensure nospotting
 Use a clay bar when necessary to remove contaminates on the paint like rail dust or overspray
 Maintain inventory, ensuring appropriate stock to keep up with work flow; wash towels and rags; maintain work area,
tools and equipment in a clean, organized and safe condition
 Promoted to training new hires, inspecting the work of the team becoming Lead Automotive Detailer
 Thoroughly inspect each vehicle to ensure every procedure and process for each detailhas been conducted properly and
correctly
 Conduct interviews; maintain all paperwork for new hires, setting up appointments for drug screening and background
checks
 Maintain records for departmentalemployees including but not limited to disciplinary reports if/when necessary
 Ensure departmentalemployees are practicing and following all safety procedures to reduce incidents
 Implement newplans to improve processes and assist in running smoothly
 Conduct ‘Shuttle Huddles’ each morning to update/inform team of daily announcements

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CALVARYSTAFFING NOVEMBER 2010 – JULY 2013
SUPERVISOR/TRAINER/INSPECTOR
 Supervised,trained staff in five (5) midscale hotels
 Conferred with owners and management of each hoteland staffing company to gain knowledge of work situations
requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and business initiatives
 Coordinated training schedules with the Human Resources Manager for each individual property to ensure proper
training for specific sites. Each hotel has their own process; our staff needed tobe knowledgeable of each property’ s
standards
 Formulated teaching outlines and determined instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction
consisting of demonstrations and hands-on training
 Prepare teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models and reference work
 Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training,etc.
 Test trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training
 Inspect rooms to measure efficiency and effectiveness of training
 Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods
 Monitor methods used by employees and make on the spot corrections
 Assist employees with problems concerning "how to" perform specific tasks related to their position at specific properties
 Make suggestions on improving work procedures
 Maintain trainee personnelrecords
 Develop strong relationship with all hotels to develop course materials and receive feedback
THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA DECEMBER 2008 – JULY 2010
TURNDOWN/A.M. ATTENDANT/INSPECTOR
 Provide turndown service to required guest rooms in accordance with established standards
 Clean remaining unmade rooms per standards as directed
 Required to refresh rooms and/or replenish supplies
 Serve as runner to guest rooms to deliver items as requested by the guests
 Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and safe condition
 Report any service discrepancies to the appropriate manager or supervisor and resolve where possible
 Report any safety or security discrepancies to the appropriate manager or supervisor
 Train newhires ensuring their knowledge of standards toperform in a 5-star property
 Communicate with Food & Beverage department to ensure timely pick up and drop off of trays
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ATLANTA, GA
· Bachelors of Science of Psychology Anticipated graduation May 2017
NORTH CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE PARK, GA
· Academic Studies HS Diploma/GED Received 2006