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Brandon Stevens

Summary

Versatile Assistant General Manager with Several years of experience overseeing daily Hotel operations. Decisive planner and analytical problem solver with skill in managing teams to meet stringent objectives. Personable and collaborative demeanor demonstrated through polished communication and willingness to apply team feedback to resolve challenges.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Oasis Hotel And Convention Center (Prime Inc.)
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored front desk staffing hours and scheduled weekly employee shifts.
  • Modeled positive attitude and encouraged front desk employees when dealing with difficult guests.
  • Responded to customer service inquiries, both in-person and by telephone.
  • Maintained high level of service and hospitality, contributing to corporate service recognition for property.
  • Welcomed guests and focused on providing positive lodging experience.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance.
  • Supervised front desk staff consisting of eight employees

Acting General Manager

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Springfield North
01.2023 - 07.2023
    • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
    • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
    • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
    • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
    • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
    • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
    • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
    • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
    • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Assistant General Manager

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Springfield North
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.

Guest Services

TownePlace Suites By Marriott
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, finding resolutions that maintained customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to meet guest needs and provide best possible experience.
  • Processed guest payments and provided accurate change.
  • Supported team members by offering constructive feedback and coaching as needed.
  • Reviewed upcoming events and planned for expected challenges.
  • Trained junior team members in customer service strategies and property policies.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.

Medical Service Coordinator

One Call
04.2018 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients in regards to their Medical Equipment needs.
  • Documented medical records by entering patient interactions and information.
  • Returned voicemail messages to provide responses to patients' health services questions.
  • Answered high volume of incoming calls to assist patients.

Night Auditor

Quality Inn & Suites Chesterfield Village
09.2017 - 02.2021

Prepare all end of day reports and handle guest requests

Night Auditor

Sleep Inn Medical District
07.2017 - 02.2018
Prepared all end of day reports and handled any guest request

Telephone Sales Rep

FLS Connect
06.2017 - 09.2017
I was a Professional Fundraiser for the Republican National Committee.

Clerk

Federal Bureau of Prisons
08.2014 - 06.2017

I was a Unit Team Clerk. I handled most of the clerical work for the unit team.

Assistant General Manager

Sleep Inn at KCI
06.2001 - 08.2007
  • Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling for projects.
  • Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
  • Identified customer needs and delivered relevant product solutions and promotions.
  • Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.
  • Enhanced team engagement and performance with daily updates and informational meetings.
  • Oversaw payroll preparation and administration for staff.
  • Developed and implemented promotions and publicity programs to achieve remarkable business increase.

Quality Assurance Manager

Protocol
05.2000 - 04.2001

Supervised all QA staff to ensure accuracy and consistency of call monitoring to maintain the standard of our clients.

  • Reviewed current standards and policies.
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
  • Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
  • Reviewed customer interactions and activity reports to identify and address concerns.
  • Fielded customer complaints and rectified service issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management

Millwood University
Shreveport, LA
2006

Skills

  • High customer service standards
  • Service solutions expert
  • Call center management experience
  • Strong problem solving ability
  • Team leadership strength
  • Business Development
  • Training and development skill
  • Business operations background
  • Strategic account development and management
  • Closing tactics and contract negotiations
  • Training and development
  • Budget control
  • Sales Techniques
  • Supervision and training
  • Sales team development
  • Training and coaching

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public-State of Missouri

Additional Information

I am proficient in FOSSE, Opera, Opera Cloud and Choice Advantage Property Management Systems.

I am familiar with M3 and Quickbooks Accounting. and M3 Ensight for Forecasting.

Timeline

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Oasis Hotel And Convention Center (Prime Inc.)
09.2023 - Current

Acting General Manager

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Springfield North
01.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant General Manager

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Springfield North
09.2022 - 12.2022

Guest Services

TownePlace Suites By Marriott
04.2021 - 09.2022

Medical Service Coordinator

One Call
04.2018 - 08.2022

Night Auditor

Quality Inn & Suites Chesterfield Village
09.2017 - 02.2021

Night Auditor

Sleep Inn Medical District
07.2017 - 02.2018

Telephone Sales Rep

FLS Connect
06.2017 - 09.2017

Clerk

Federal Bureau of Prisons
08.2014 - 06.2017

Assistant General Manager

Sleep Inn at KCI
06.2001 - 08.2007

Quality Assurance Manager

Protocol
05.2000 - 04.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management

Millwood University
  • CNP - Certified Notary Public-State of Missouri
Brandon Stevens