Mike Cardoso

President @ Service1st Company

About

Most staffing agencies won't tell you what they're paying your workers. We will. At Service1st Staffing, we built our model around one principle: transparency wins. Our flat $3.95/hr markup means you see exactly what your worker earns and exactly what we charge — on every single invoice. No inflated spreads. No hidden fees. No surprises. I started in commercial cleaning in 2012. When hotels started asking us to send people after COVID, we built Service1st Staffing from the ground up. Today we're disrupting the hospitality staffing market in Phoenix and Scottsdale — and our clients feel the difference immediately. What we offer: → Staffing across all hotel departments: Housekeeping, F&B, Front Office, Engineering, Stewarding, and more → Placement within 72 hours of a request — often same day → 10–21% labor cost savings vs. hiring full-time (no employer taxes, workers' comp, benefits, or PTO) → $2–$12/hr cheaper per worker than most competitor agencies → High retention rate — we spend significant time qualifying candidates upfront on fit, pay, and logistics → Full flexibility during peak and off-peak seasons — no minimum requirements, only suggested guidelines → Simple service agreement with a 7-day out clause for any reason → 2 free direct-hires per year after 6 months — zero transfer fee We currently serve some of Arizona's most respected properties, including Arizona Biltmore (45 leased workers) and Mountain Shadows Resort (35–40 workers). Most clients who start with one or two positions expand to 20+ within 45 days. If you manage a hotel or resort in Phoenix Metro or Scottsdale and want to see what transparent staffing looks like — let's connect. Book a call with our team here: https://calendly.com/service1ststaffingaz/30min

Country

United States

City

Mesa

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Hiring, Organizational Consulting, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Networking, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Cold Calling, Leadership, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media, Lead Generation, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Training

Experience

President

Service1st Company

2012-9 - Present · 14 yrs 1 mo

Mesa, AZ

Full service provider for all your Staffing & Commercial Cleaning needs. Primary focus within Hospitality, Medical & Office sectors. SERVICE 1: Hospitality Staffing Leased workers for hotels and resorts across all departments — Housekeeping, F&B, Front Office, Engineering, and Stewarding. Flat $3.95/hr markup, zero hidden fees, full pricing transparency on every invoice. SERVICE 2: Labor Cost Reduction Save 10–21% on total labor costs by eliminating employer taxes, workers' comp, benefits, and PTO overhead. We show you exactly what each worker earns — no inflated spreads like traditional agencies charge. SERVICE 3: Rapid Staff Placement Most staffing requests filled within 72 hours. We maintain a qualified, pre-vetted worker pool ready to deploy across Phoenix Metro and Scottsdale — including same-day mobilization when urgency demands it. SERVICE 4: Flexible Workforce Solutions Scale your staffing up or down with no minimum requirements. Fully flexible during peak seasons (winter/spring) and slow periods (summer). Simple 7-day out clause — no lock-in, no risk. SERVICE 5: Hotel Commercial Cleaning Deep cleaning services for hotels including carpets, tile, kitchen equipment, and high-traffic public areas. Available as a value-add to staffing clients via Service1st Commercial Cleaning — serving Arizona since 2012. 901 W 1st Ave #3 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-264-4844 877-573-6038 www.service1staz.com

Founder & Sales Consultant

Hotel Services Group Arizona

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Arizona, United States

A dynamic collaboration of expert disciplines, united to deliver cost savings and innovative solutions that elevate the Hospitality industry.

President

Service1st Staffing

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Arizona, United States

Premier Staffing services for the hospitality industry in a greater Phoenix area. Best rates and customer service. Call us to reduce your labor costs. You will not be disappointed. 2318 S McClintock Dr Tempe, AZ 85282 480-247-7211 www.service1staz.com

Owner

Boot Dr.

2001-11 - Present · 24 yrs 11 mos

MD, Inc. started operations in November of 2001 in Las Vegas, NV. The company’s launch was driven by the introduction of its innovative and unique Boot Dr.™ product line, which was sold through a network of Harley-Davidson™ and Indian™ dealerships, and aftermarket shops located throughout the United States. Featured in various biker catalogs such as DRAG Specialties, J&P Cycles, V-Twin Mfg., Biker’s Choice, Revenge Cycle, Cruiser Customizing and J.C. Whitney. Boot Dr. currently holds a US Design Patent number D479698, which protects the proprietary design of our rider boot guards.

Sales & Marketing

SERVICE1ST OUTSOURCE, LLC

2014-5 - 2020-10 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Mesa, AZ

Certified MBE Contract Billing, Accounting & Insurance Resources for Commercial Cleaning Companies CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 480-264-4844 www.service1staz.com

Sales Specialist

Bingham Equipment Company

2013-3 - 2014-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Mesa, AZ

Sales Specialist promoting Bobcat, Kubota and various other product lines to the commercial construction and landscaping industries. Primary focus on new and used equipment and whole goods.

Sales Manager

Jani-King International, Inc.

2009-1 - 2012-9 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Worked closely with Ownership, Senior Management and the Operations Department to guide and ensure the overall success of the company's Sales & Marketing initiatives. Directly responsible for training and support of all new Account Executives & Sales Associates. Ranked #2 in the Nation overall in 2011 for new business started. Closed over $267K in new business & signed 241 new accounts in 3.9 yrs of employment.

Sales Rep.

JN Phillips Glass Co.

1993-8 - 2000-7 · 7 yrs

The JN Phillips Glass Company was founded in 1946. It was never our dream to become the largest auto glass company in New England but as a result, we did. We now have more than 40 state-of-the-art locations and a fleet of over 140 mobile service vans.

San Diego Regional Sales Manager

Lytx, Inc.

1999 - 2000 · 1 yr

Headquartered in San Diego, California, DriveCam reduces claims costs and saves lives by improving the way people drive. DriveCam mitigates risk by improving driver behavior and assessing liability in collisions. Combining sight and sound, expert analysis and driver coaching, DriveCam's approach has reduced vehicle damages, workers' compensation and personal injury costs by 50 percent in more than 100,000 commercial, government and consumer vehicles. DriveCam operates in North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. Company History: DriveCam was launched in February 1998. DriveCam has received four patents for its innovative design with additional patents pending. In 2007, Inc. Magazine included DriveCam on its list of the 500 fastest-growing, privately held companies in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. Also in 2006, the company short-listed as one of the top 200 contenders for the "Red Herring 100 North America" list.