Enthusiastic Assistant General Manager successfully working with all hotel departments to facilitate communication, quality and service initiatives. Hardworking and resourceful with strong communication skills and adaptable approach. Background in operations that led to opening the Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, maintaining top 10% of ITR for YOY and developing processes to continue growth the property and team.
Managed changing customer relations throughout opening year into our first year, while helping the team maintain top 10% within the Moxy brand in the US. Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention - Moxy has retained 27 staff members since opening, of a current staff of 52- including getting a staff member into Marriott's Elevate program, of which they recently graduated wave 2 of. Managed budget implementations and creations for 2024 budget and 2025 budget, employee reviews, profit and loss statements, and contract negotiations. Collaborated with the General Manager and Sales team on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive Sales growth YOY. Created accounting SOPs and systems on property that previously did not exist.
Was a part of the property's opening team and was largely in charge of the pace for hourly staff as a part of on and off property timelines until Marriott training began. Helped create documents from scratch for loss management, health and safety requirements, processes and flows for departments, as well as blending Moxy's unique brand into the challenging market segments we were aiming for. As a property we were able to maintain top 10% in ITR for the brand and top 15% in cleanliness.
Directed team of 30 personnel in busy hotel with 236 rooms. Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style. Reduced financial discrepancies through accurate and fluid management of payroll and bookkeeping processes. Introduced new operational programs to increase company loyalty and reduce employee turnover. Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and Front Desk, delegating tasks to stratify all operational needs. Brought cleanliness scores on property to the top 10% of the Westin brand.
Records Management, Operations management, Employee relations, Customer Service, Industry Standards, Process improvements
Member of Westin Virginia Beach Town Center's Care Committee, a group dedicated to making lasting changes for the betterment of our hotel, from 2018 to 2019.
Nominated for "Hotel Employee of the Year" in the VIrginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association's Ordinary Awards in June 2022.