DEWEY GRIFFO
Beaverton,OR
Summary
32 years professional experience in the hospitality industry.
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Director of Sales
Delta Inn Inc, Courtyard-Fairfield and Country Inn
11.2020 - 04.2025
- Scheduling of banquet staff
- Responsible for budget and P&L reviews
- Accounts payable/receivable for Group & Corporate Accounts
- Inventory for front desk, banquet department.
- Manager payroll through PayChex
- On site Human Resource Manager, responsibilities included background checks, hiring and training of new employees
- August 2021, I transitioned to Director of Sales for Courtyard Portland Airport and Fairfield Inn & Suites Portland Airport
- Where I was responsible for all sales efforts, MARrfp followup and CI/TY responses
- I did weekly schedule for banquets
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Director of Sales
Crowne Plaza
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Responsible for all sales and catering efforts through Online booking sources, outside sales and networking
- Manage team of three
- Review P/L statements monthly
- Participate in weekly Revenue Meetings, determining MAR rates for groups, STAR analysis, Knowland Reporting, Weekly Sales Meeting and Monthly Sales Report for ownership
- Contribute to annual budget process 2019
- Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic plans and setting performance goals for the sales team.
Director of Sales and Catering
Courtyard Portland Airport
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Portland, Oregon
- Responsible for all sales and catering efforts through Online booking sources, outside sales and networking
- Review P/L statements monthly
- Participate in weekly Revenue Meetings including STAR analysis
- Contribute to annual budget process 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Established strong partnerships with industry influencers to expand brand recognition and drive business growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Skills
- Collaborative leadership skills
- Issue management
- Operations management
- Effective contributor to team dynamics
- Customer service expertise
- Effective relationship building
- Employee development facilitation
- Consistently reach performance goals
- Sales proficiency
Timeline
General Manager/Director of Sales - Delta Inn Inc, Courtyard-Fairfield and Country Inn
11.2020 - 04.2025
Director of Sales - Crowne Plaza
03.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Sales and Catering - Courtyard Portland Airport
04.2016 - 03.2019
University of Nevada, Reno - Some College (No Degree), Computer Programming
Incline High School - High School Diploma,
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