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Donna L. Cotton

TARRY A WHILE RESORT
Bridgton,Maine
Donna L. Cotton
2027
years of professional experience

Transitioning to new roles in hospitality sector in Kansas City area while relocating.

Elevated team performance by promoting excellence in service and personal presentation.

Cultivated a collaborative atmosphere that improved productivity and strengthened vendor relationships.

Work History

Resort Manager/Innkeeper

12 Years
TARRY A WHILE RESORT | 05.2014 - 05.2026
  • Responsible for all aspects of the resort which consists of a historic Inn and 5 housekeeping cottages, Duties included guest management, reservations, billing, payments, front desk, hiring and management of housekeeping, kitchen and maintenance staff, served a the resident SafePro and breakfast chef, provided catering and coordination for large events. Responsible for the development, streamlining, and implementation of SOP, annual revisions and ongoing staff training and oversight, resulting in increased guest satisfaction, triple occupancy, maintaining overhead, expanding venue services and visibility, taking a break even resort to over $500,000 profit in 2025.

Sales Manager

1 Year
HIMALAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES | 01.2005 - 01.2006

Branch Manager/ /Licenced Broker

  • Responsible for sales and marketing of financial products. Developed a new sales strategy that increased sales by 20% and reduced costs by 15%. Managed a team of 10 sales representatives.

Branch Manager

2 Years
LONG BEACH MORTGAGE INC. | 01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Managed a branch office with 15 sales representatives. Increased sales by 25% and reduced costs by 10%. Developed a new marketing plan which increased sales by 15% and reduced costs by 10%.

Branch Manager

2 Years
OLYMPUS MORTGAGE COMPANY | 01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed a branch office with 10 sales representatives. Increased sales by 20% and reduced costs by 15%. Developed a new marketing plan which increased sales by 15% and reduced costs by 10%.

Business Manager Director

Sleep Disorders Institute | 2006 - 2010
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within sleep disorder management processes.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies to drive patient engagement and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve service delivery in clinical settings.

Executive Assistant to the Director

University of Kansas Hospital Systems | 2010 - 2014
  • Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient time management and meeting preparedness.
  • Prepared detailed agendas and minutes for departmental meetings, enhancing communication and follow-up.
  • Oversaw patient services operations to enhance care delivery.
  • Established and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency for the director's office.

Education

- English

University of Maine | Orono, ME

Timeline

Resort Manager/Innkeeper

TARRY A WHILE RESORT
05.2014 - 05.2026Read More

Sales Manager

HIMALAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More

Branch Manager

LONG BEACH MORTGAGE INC.
01.2003 - 01.2005Read More

Branch Manager

OLYMPUS MORTGAGE COMPANY
01.2000 - 01.2002Read More

Business Manager Director

Sleep Disorders Institute
2006 - 2010Read More

Executive Assistant to the Director

University of Kansas Hospital Systems
2010 - 2014Read More

University of Maine

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Donna L. Cotton