Rodney Nickens

www.rodneynickens.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
● High Stamina - ability to work on feet for extended periods of time and able to lift heavy
objects
● Custodial Skills – ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks with training on following
safety procedures
● Excellent Attention to Detail – possess keen eye for noticing things that are out of place

WORK EXPERIENCE
Housekeeping Intern April 2019 - June 2019
Embassy Suites Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
● Clean guest suites including the living area, bathroom and bedroom
● Maintain cleanliness of guest rooms by stripping and replacing dirty linens, cleaning
bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, washing windows/tracks
● Replenish and organize supplies in guest rooms as needed
● Greet guests and provide extra amenities as needed

Cafeteria Steward Intern Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2019

Embassy Suites Convention Center, Washington D.C.
● Assist with washing of dishes and fulfilling requests as needed and operated dish machine
● Stock team member lunch and cafeteria supplies such as condiments, napkins, plates, cups,
and refilled soda machines
● Maintain the cleanliness of staff cafeteria by mopping, wiping down surfaces, and
sweeping the floor

Houseman Intern Sept. 2018 - Nov. 2018

Embassy Suites Crystal City, Arlington, VA
● Assist with cleaning of the guest rooms and suites by collecting trash from suite keepers'
carts and delivering guest requests as needed.
● Assist housekeeping staff by vacuuming hallways and transporting dirty laundry to the
linen chute.
● Perform laundry responsibilities including folding towels and operating the linen chute.

Cafeteria Attendant Intern Oct. 2017 - June 2018

V.A. Hospital, Washington, D.C.
● Maintain the cleanliness of the employee cafeteria by sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces,
and completing sanitation removal while safely using cleaning products and following
safety guidelines.
● Replenish cafeteria with needed supplies including cups, silverware, plates, and food as
necessary
● Greet and assist Hospital employees

EDUCATION
River Terrace Education Campus June 2019
 Rodney Nickens
www.rodneynickens.weebly.com

JOB TRAINING
Project SEARCH Internship - Hospitality Training Aug. 2018 - June 2019
Washington, D.C.

REFERENCES
Keenan Wright, Housekeeping Manager, Embassy Suites Crystal City
Phone: (703) 842-3535 | Email: keenan.wright@hilton.com

Nicoline Deraaij, Director of Housekeeping, Embassy Suites Convention Center

Phone: (202) 719-1409 | Email: Nicoline.Deraaij@hilton.com

Zoran Milosevski, Director of Food and Beverage, Embassy Suites Convention Center
Phone: (202) 369-6550 | Email: Zoran.milosevski@hilton.com