Maria Elena Castillo

Profile

Detail-oriented Senior Housekeeper with 9 years of experience servicing luxury hotels, private estates, and short-term rental properties across Arizona and Nevada. Specializes in deep-cleaning protocols, chemical-safety compliance, and seamless turnover management for high-occupancy properties. Recognized for consistently achieving 98%+ guest satisfaction scores and reducing supply costs by 18% through inventory optimization.

Work Experience

Lead HousekeeperMar 2019 - Present

The Sonoran Grand Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

Supervise a team of 11 housekeeping staff across 240 guest rooms, maintaining a 98.4% cleanliness rating on post-stay surveys over 4 consecutive quarters.
Streamlined linen and supply inventory system, cutting monthly supply waste by 22% and saving approximately $14,000 annually without compromising service standards.
Trained 6 new hires on OSHA chemical-handling protocols and resort-specific deep-clean procedures, reducing onboarding time from 3 weeks to 10 days.

Housekeeper IIJun 2016 - Feb 2019

Desert Bloom Vacation Rentals, Tempe, AZ

Executed full turnover cleans for a portfolio of 34 short-term rental units, consistently completing same-day turnovers within a 3-hour window to maintain 100% booking continuity.
Introduced a color-coded cleaning cart system that reduced cross-contamination incidents to zero and cut average room-turn time by 17 minutes per unit.
Maintained a 4.9/5.0 cleanliness rating across all managed properties on Airbnb and VRBO platforms for 18 consecutive months.

HousekeeperAug 2014 - May 2016

Pinnacle Estates Private Services, Paradise Valley, AZ

Performed comprehensive weekly and biweekly cleaning services for 8 high-net-worth private residences ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 sq ft, managing all scheduling independently.
Handled care of specialty surfaces including marble, hardwood, and custom upholstery, resulting in zero damage claims across 22 months of service.
Organized and maintained household supply inventories for 5 clients, reducing their monthly procurement time by an average of 3 hours per household.

Skills

OSHA Chemical Safety Compliance

Deep-Cleaning & Disinfection Protocols

Linen & Inventory Management

Short-Term Rental Turnover (Airbnb/VRBO)

Luxury Property & Estate Care

Team Supervision & Training

Specialty Surface Care (Marble, Hardwood, Upholstery)

EPA-Approved Disinfectant Application

Property Management Software (Properly, Breezeway)

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