Nelson Contreras

Hospitality Professional
Washington, D.C. 20020
(202) 446 - 7218
Nelson.A.Contreras23@gmail.com
https://nelsoncontreras.weebly.com/

SKILLS
● Custodial skills (wiping down surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal)
● Computer/Technology skills (typing, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft powerpoint,
Microsoft Word, Internet Navigation, Using Tablets)
● Bilingual (English & Spanish).
● Food preparation
● Customer Service Skills

EXPERIENCE
DoubleTree by Hilton - Purchasing and Inventory Intern
MAy 2023 - JUNE 2023 | Arlington, VA 22202
● Complete requisition orders for the hotel restaurant and banquet events
● Maintain inventory of items, stock supplies, and break down boxes
● Deliver products and materials efficiently to a variety of departments within the hotel
● Maintain the cleanliness of the purchasing department by completing custodial duties
such as: sweeping, mopping and wiping down surfaces

Fairmont Hotel - Bellman Intern

JANUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023 | Washington, D.C. 20037
● Escort arriving and departing guests in a friendly, courteous manner to and from their
accommodations
● Store guest luggage accordingly and acquainted each guest with room and features
● Flag down taxis and assist guests with loading luggage
● Deliver flowers to guest rooms
● Help guests locate the front desk and other areas in the hotel

Hilton Arlington National Landing - Houseman Intern

SEPTEMBER 2022 - DECEMBER 2022 | Arlington,VA 22202
● Assist Suite Keepers by collecting trash from rooms and carts, vacuuming and wiping
down surfaces in hallways and transporting dirty laundry to the linen chute.
● Maintain cleanliness of hotel hallways by edging, vacuuming, and wiping down surfaces
● Remove trash from various floors in public areas and replace them with empty bags
● Assist housekeepers with stripping beds, running linens and stocking linens
● Greet and assist guests as needed

Martha’s Table - Intern

JANUARY 2022 - MAY 2022 | Washington, D.C.
● Prepared food items for families in need by sorting, bagging, storing and packaging
various meals
Riverside Center - Summer Youth Employment Intern
JUNE 2019 - AUGUST 2019 | Washington, D.C.
● Perform horticulture responsibilities such as watering plants, removing litter, and planting
flowers and vegetables

EDUCATION
Project SEARCH - Capital Area Region - Hospitality Training Program
AUGUST 2022 - JUNE 2023, Washington, D.C. 20001

River Terrace Education Campus - Hospitality Program

AUGUST 2021 - JUNE 2022, Washington, D.C. 20001

Bell Multicultural High School - General High School Education, Certificate of Completion
AUGUST 2017 - JUNE 2021, Washington, D.C. 20010

REFERENCES
Belky DeLeon, Housekeeping Manager, Hilton Crystal City
Phone: (571) 216-4550 | Email; Belky.DeleonGomez@Hilton.com

Kelly Wilson, Supervisor, Fairmont Hotel

Phone: (202-457-5036)| Email: kelly.wilson@fairmont.com

Mary Redman, Assistant Director of Talent & Culture

Phone: (202-457-5035 | Email: Mary.redman2@fairmont.com

Ian Fraser, Director, Front Office

Phone: (202) 457-5040 | Email: Ian.Fraser2@fairmont.com

Chelsea Simpson, Special Education Teacher, Project SEARCH Program

Phone: (202) 480-0895 | Email: chelsea.simpson@k12.dc.gov

Karizma Sorto, Special Education Aide, Project SEARCH Program

Phone: (301) 960-8780 | Email: Karizma.sorto@k12.dc.gov

Sean Adams, Project SEARCH Employment Consultant, SEEC

Phone: (240) 472-0975 | Email: Sadams@seeconline.org

James Williams, Project SEARCH Employment Consultant, SEEC

Phone: (240) 893-5755 | Email: Jwilliams@seeconline.org