Dave Wedgle
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Seasoned General Manager with a proven track record at Sheraton Denver West and Source Hotel, adept in strategic planning and effective leadership. Spearheaded team-building initiatives and operational strategies, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in budget development and human resources management, achieving significant organizational growth and employee retention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Vib Denver RiNo
Denver, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
General Manager
A-Frame Club And Saloon
Winter Park, CO
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
Denver, CO
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
Lakewood, CO
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, CO08.1999
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Effective leader
- Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention
- Profit and loss
- Relationship building
- Budget allocation
- Staff-retention programs
- Departmental operations management
- Budget analysis
- Operations management
- Safety assurance
- Budget development
- Human resources management
- P&L management
- Succession planning
Education
Fort Collins, CO
Contact
Lakewood, CO 80227
Personal Information
Title: Hospitality Professional
Timeline
General Manager
Vib Denver RiNo
07.2024 - Current
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
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