Dedicated Hotel professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior General Manager
Compleat Hospitality
09.2015 - Current
Planned and assigned workload by delegating tasks and directing team members.
Maintained quality through training and coaching during daily activities.
Supervised employees for exceptional store operations, customer retention and positive brand experiences.
Built and motivated stellar teams using sound judgment and decision-making, resulting in minimal turnover and superior performance.
Identified and recommended areas for improvement in processes with targeted solutions.
Controlled and enforced standard operating procedures, security and compliance with laws and system management.
Promoted business strategy by implementing improvements based on guest feedback.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
General Manager
GAP HOTELS
04.2011 - 09.2015
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
03.1986
High School Diploma -
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune, MS
05.1983
Skills
Staff Training
Sales Development
Personnel Management
Profitability Optimization
Timeline
Senior General Manager
Compleat Hospitality
09.2015 - Current
General Manager
GAP HOTELS
04.2011 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management