Dave Wedgle
Hospitality Professional
Lakewood,CO
Summary
I specialize in building and maintaining hospitality teams from executive, to line level operations in full service hotels. My experiences have brought me mainly to the Denver market and a select few mountain regions and properties. Most recently, I helped open a boutique hotel in Winter Park but also have extensive brand knowledge through Marriott and formerly Starwood as I assisted in said transition for a specific Starwood property.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
A-Frame Club And Saloon
12.2022 - Current
- Opened this new, hip, boutique property in Winter Park. 31 individual A-Frame cabins with an adjoining Saloon featuring an elevated dining experience and signature cocktails.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
General Manager
The Source Hotel
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as transition GM for 14 months for the hotel and the rooftop restaurant as the property sold.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Director of Rooms
Sheraton Denver West
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw Front Desk, Housekeeping and Engineering departments for the 241 room property.
- Assisted with the transition from Starwood to Marriott, including intragration of all systems.
- Upheld high standards for customer service and led by example.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of 241-room hotel with staff of over 50 employees.
- Provided training and oversight for large temporary workforce, implementing standardized professional development opportunities and thoughtful leadership protocol to maximize productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Processed vendor invoices, completed bank deposits and prepared for audits, maintaining site-specific compliance with financial regulations.
- Oversaw hotel administrative processes, training staff and monitoring budgets for proper planning, compliance and organization.
- Inspected rooms for damages and sufficient housekeeping practices.
- Devised new sales and business strategies to maximize revenues and profitability, suggesting to management and implementing accordingly.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of 241-room hotel with staff of over 50 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant And Resort Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
P&L Management
Timeline
General Manager
A-Frame Club And Saloon
12.2022 - Current
General Manager
The Source Hotel
09.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Rooms
Sheraton Denver West
02.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant And Resort Management
Colorado State University
05.2001 -