Diligent client-facing professional with strong background in managing client relationships and fostering long-term partnerships. Successfully led initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Demonstrated capabilities in conflict resolution and strategic planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Relations Manager
Gammon, Drueck & Watson CPAs
Lebanon, TN
09.2023 - Current
Identified additional revenue growth opportunities through comprehensive client needs analysis and research.
Consulted with senior management and executed training sessions for staff members centered around client communication and managing client expectations.
Established new and maintained existing relationships by cultivating open and positive dialogue, delivering high-quality service, and following up after sales close.
Coordinated life-cycle for new accounts, from initial onboarding through to sustained support for both clients and accountants.
Front Office Manager
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
08.2021 - 09.2023
Met budget targets and quality standards by proactively leading team members and monitoring operations.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Consistently led team in exceeding customer service targets and received company-wide recognition for maintaining top 5 performance.
Management Trainee
Enterprise Holdings Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
Voted MVP of region for March and qualified for the airport's Top Gun program for area's top performers.
Marketed to new accounts as well as maintained and improved relationships with existing accounts.
Analyzed and audited rental agreements; worked accounts receivable and collected on due payments.
Responsible for increasing revenue per vehicle through additional product sales and upsells.
Assistant Front Desk Manager
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
05.2018 - 03.2020
Responsible for recruiting and training Front Desk Staff whilst enforcing standards and procedures to improve guest service scores and associate engagement.
Record and submit payroll, respond to guest reviews, track and update inventory for any guest amenity or departmental needs.
Conduct monthly department meetings and bi-monthly, one-on-one meetings to resolve outstanding issues and identify areas of improvement.
Act as Manager on Duty for designated shifts and address any issues or escalated complaints to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Skills
Problem Resolution
Team Leadership
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Complex Problem Solving
Exceptional Customer Support
Suggestive Selling
Microsoft Office Suite
Project management
Accomplishments
Recognized as Manager of the Quarter for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Led team to achieve Department of the Year, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Timeline
Client Relations Manager
Gammon, Drueck & Watson CPAs
09.2023 - Current
Front Office Manager
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
08.2021 - 09.2023
Management Trainee
Enterprise Holdings Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Front Desk Manager
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management