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Adjoko Essenam Akakpo-Tobie

Chicago,IL

Summary

Focused on acquiring valuable skills and gaining relevant experience to facilitate upward mobility in the company. Experienced with maintaining spotless and organized environments. Utilizes effective cleaning techniques and attention to detail to ensure spaces are inviting and hygienic. Track record of managing time efficiently and adapting to various cleaning challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper

Manager/Supervisor
04.2026 - Current
  • Supervised daily cleaning operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Trained new staff in efficient housekeeping techniques and best practices.
  • Implemented inventory management for cleaning supplies, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain high cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with management to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability within the team.
  • Ensured all rooms met hotel cleanliness standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule according to fluctuating occupancy rates.

Room Attendant

Viceroy Hotel Management Chicago
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards in guest rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing thorough and timely room cleaning services.
  • Replenished guest room water glasses, toiletries, and paper products.

Hyde Park Housekeeping Supervisor

SOPHY HOTEL
06.2018 - 03.2021

Supported department operations on weekends as second-in-command to housekeeping director. Coordinated tasks among lobby attendants and laundry attendants when additional support was needed. Performed multiple roles to maintain workflow efficiency during staff shortages.

  • Supervised daily housekeeping operations, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hotel standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for efficient room cleaning and guest service.
  • Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and common areas to uphold cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address guest feedback and improve service delivery.

Public Area Attendant Room Attendant And Laundry Attendant

ACE HOTEL CHICAGO
06.2017 - 06.2018

Supported department operations on weekends as second-in-command to housekeeping director. Coordinated tasks among lobby attendants and laundry attendants when additional support was needed. Performed multiple roles to maintain workflow efficiency during staff shortages.

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of public areas to enhance guest experience.
  • Improved overall cleanliness by efficiently executing daily cleaning tasks in public areas.
  • Cleared rubbish and debris from lobby, elevators, stairways, and hallways to uphold cleanliness standards.

Housekeeping Turn Down and Room Attendant

THE LANGHAM HOTEL
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • To maximize guests’ satisfaction by maintaining hotel rooms in neat, clear and orderly appearance in accordance with the standards of the hotel.
  • Provide efficient, prompt, courteous, trouble free and proactive service to guests.
  • Reports unusual circumstances to Housekeeping Supervisor.
  • Report maintenance requests and replacement orders to Housekeeping Supervisor.
  • Maintains high confidentiality in regard to guest privacy.
  • Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language, language and conduct

Housekeeping Turn Down

THE JAMES HOTEL
05.2013 - 03.2014
  • Supervised daily housekeeping operations, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hotel standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for efficient room cleaning and guest service.
  • Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and common areas to uphold cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address guest feedback and improve service delivery.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Hairdresser & Designer

Sidonie African Hair Braiding
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provide efficient, prompt, courteous and proactive service to clients.

Education

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL
06-2026

English as Second Language (ESL), GED

Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL
01-2015

Leadership Training, Computer Application: Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Publisher, English as Second Language (ESL)

U.S. Cultural Center
Lome, TOGO
09-2010

High School Diploma - General Education

Promo Sophia
Lome, TOGO
01-2009

Skills

Detail-oriented

  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Health and safety compliance
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Hardworking
  • Exceptional time management
  • Team support and collaboration
  • Professional and courteous

Housekeeping

Customer service

Bathroom cleaning

Health and safety compliance

Guest relations

FLUENT IN LANGUAGE

Staff training

Detail-oriented

Timeline

Housekeeper

Manager/Supervisor
04.2026 - Current

Room Attendant

Viceroy Hotel Management Chicago
04.2022 - 04.2025

Hyde Park Housekeeping Supervisor

SOPHY HOTEL
06.2018 - 03.2021

Public Area Attendant Room Attendant And Laundry Attendant

ACE HOTEL CHICAGO
06.2017 - 06.2018

Housekeeping Turn Down and Room Attendant

THE LANGHAM HOTEL
05.2014 - 06.2017

Housekeeping Turn Down

THE JAMES HOTEL
05.2013 - 03.2014

Hairdresser & Designer

Sidonie African Hair Braiding
01.2010 - 01.2013

English as Second Language (ESL), GED

Olive Harvey College

Leadership Training, Computer Application: Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Publisher, English as Second Language (ESL)

U.S. Cultural Center

High School Diploma - General Education

Promo Sophia

Kennedy King College
Adjoko Essenam Akakpo-Tobie