Heather Clair-Simas
@heatherclair-simas
Operations-focused leader with 20+ years in management, hospitality, and service operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations-focused leader with over 20 years of experience across management, business ownership, hospitality, property services, and healthcare support. I consistently deliver strong supervision, budgeting, training, customer service, and administrative operations.
As the founder and operator of Postcard Perfect Cleaning & Yard Services, I managed finances, scheduling, client relations, and maintained high customer satisfaction and repeat business. In property and hospitality roles I trained staff, managed schedules and inventory, handled guest services and after-hours emergencies, and performed financial audits and reporting.
Previously, as Production & Shipping Manager and Area Trainer at P&M Garden Services, I supervised multiple crews, handled inventory and logistics, trained employees, and coordinated with brokers and retailers. My background demonstrates reliable leadership in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.
I hold coursework in Business Administration and certifications including OSHA 30, CORE, Food Handler, and Microsoft Office. I seek roles where I can apply operational leadership, team development, and process improvement to drive reliability and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Owner
Postcard Perfect Cleaning and Yard Services
Jan 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 8 months)
Founded and operated a residential and yard services business, overseeing operations, budgeting, and financial management while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Scaled service offerings and managed all client relations and vendor coordination.
Business Owner
Postcard Perfect Cleaning & Yard Services
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Founded and operated a service business from 2021–2025, managing finances, scheduling, client relations, and maintaining high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Independent Contractor
iTrip Vacations
Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Provided comprehensive vacation rental services including assigned cleaning, deep cleans, guest requests, inspections, onboarding setups, and emergency after-hours support while training new hires. Assisted Area Manager with operations and quality control.
Night Auditor / Front Desk
Surftides Lincoln City
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Audited financial records, balanced accounts, and generated operational and managerial reports to support hotel front-desk operations.
Trained staff and managed schedules, inventory, guest services, and after-hours emergencies to ensure guest recovery and operational continuity (2020–2021).
Assistant Property Manager
Vacasa SandStone Point
Jan 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Trained staff, conducted employee evaluations, managed budgets, scheduling, inventory and maintenance, and led guest communications and recovery for a vacation rental property. Performed inspections, laundry oversight, and after-hours guest support.
Performed detailed room cleaning, inspections, and guest assistance for an extended-stay hotel; supported front desk operations and trained new hires. Maintained daily reports on check-ins, checkouts, and stay-overs.
Customer Service Representative
Conoco
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 2 months)
Managed orders, daily sales and inventory data entry, employee training, upselling, and prepared daily summaries for management. Maintained registers and reconciled daily accounts.
Production & Shipping Manager
P&M Garden Services
Jan 2000 - Dec 2016 (16 years 11 months)
Supervised multiple crews, managed inventory and logistics, trained employees, and coordinated with brokers and retailers from 2000–2016.
Landscaper Assistant
Bachos Landscaping and Lawn Service
May 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years 5 months)
Performed landscape design and upkeep including planting perennials, shrubs, pruning, pest management, watering, and budget-conscious supply purchasing to maintain healthy plant growth.
Production / Shipping & Receiving Manager
P&M Garden Services
Mar 2000 - Jun 2016 (16 years 3 months)
Planned and supervised multiple crews for landscape production, managed inventory, purchase orders, quality control, shipping logistics, and trained staff to meet delivery schedules for chain stores.
Planned and prepared daily and event menus, supervised kitchen staff, managed inventory and ordering, created schedules, and enforced health and safety standards while resolving food service issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia Basin College
Certificate, Computer Applications
2018 -
Completed certificates in Windows 10, Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Keyboarding.
Oregon Coast Community College
Associate Degree, pshycology
2018 - 2025
Grade: 2.7
Activities and societies: N/A
Graduated 2025 with Associate Degree
Columbia Basin College
Associate, Business Administration
2018 -
Pursuing coursework toward an Associate degree in Business Administration beginning in 2018.
Oregon Coast Community College
Associate, Business Administration
2018 -
Enrolled in business-related coursework and certificate classes (Windows, Office suite) beginning in 2018.
Oregon State University
Bachelar of liberal Arts, Sociology
2018 -
Grade: 2.7
Currently enrolled and junior status
Adult Learning Center
High School Diploma by Examination, General
1989 - 1992
Grade: 3.6
Activities and societies: N/A
High school diploma completed.
High School or GED
High school diploma or GED
High school diploma or GED listed in candidate's education history.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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