Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
References
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Gerald Karanja

Cleaner
Newnham,Essex

Summary

Thorough cleaning professional experienced in working under tight deadlines. Exceeds client expectations with attention to detail, expertise in stain removal and work speed. Accomplishes assignments independently or with cleaning team.

Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commercial cleaner

TRAVAIL EMPLOYMENT GROUP LTD
Southgate, Enfield
01.2024 - Current
  • Used correct procedures to clean floors, communal areas and work spaces.
  • Communicated well with team across multiple locations.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Handled after-hours cleaning for professional office spaces, replenishing supplies, servicing bathrooms and resetting spaces.
  • Wiped down fixtures to remove built-up dust and maintain appearance.
  • Sanitized communal touch points for optimum worker and visitor health and wellness.
  • Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.

General cleaner

NU-LOOK LTD
Croham Road, South Croydon
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Spot cleaned and sanitized high-touch areas.
  • Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Dusted countertops, ceilings and furniture for pristine environment.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain safe environment for customers.
  • Correctly used color-coded equipment.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and toxic materials.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Adhered to daily kitchen cleaning checklist and rotated stock to maintain freshness.

Domestic cleaner

Gardenia Facilities
Stratford, Newham
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Stripped beds and remade with fresh linens.
  • Executed regular deep cleans for optimal health and hygiene.
  • Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors with spotless results.
  • Deodorised items and spaces to maintain freshness.
  • Serviced bathrooms with fresh supplies and regular cleaning.
  • Followed owner and guest preferences to maintain relaxing environments with easily accessible amenities.
  • Swept, mopped, waxed and polished floors, delivering pristine finish.
  • Vacuumed and steamed carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture.
  • Thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and deodorised bathroom areas.
  • Washed internal and external windows and frames.
  • Disposed of chemicals and cleaning agents in environmentally conscious manner.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 11.2020

Skills

  • Sweeping
  • Commercial window cleaning
  • Surface sanitizing
  • Safety procedure compliance
  • Hard floor mopping
  • Bulb replacements
  • Covid-19 cleaning standards
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Cleaning chemicals knowledge
  • Waste disposal

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial cleaner

TRAVAIL EMPLOYMENT GROUP LTD
01.2024 - Current

General cleaner

NU-LOOK LTD
11.2022 - 11.2023

Domestic cleaner

Gardenia Facilities
01.2022 - 09.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Kenya Industrial Training Institute
01.2018 - 11.2020
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