Summary
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Awards
Professional Referances
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Douglas Fortune

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced Hospitality Leader, proficient in managing hotel operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Operations

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in overseeing all hotel operations including Rooms & F&B Divisions consisting of 438 Guest Rooms, 3 F&B Outlets, Full Service Marina & Fuel Dock with 181 boat slips and commercial dock
  • Designed, Developed & Executed "Guest Experience" program to identify special occasion, high spend, special occasion & VIP guests, resulting in a 14% Customer Service score increase in Q1&Q2 from 2023 to 2024
  • Increased Pool/Recreation Revenue by 19% from 2021-2023
  • Actively participated in recruitment efforts by screening candidates during interviews.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in 15-20% savings Operating & Guest Supplies in Q2 from 2023 - 2024
  • Top 5 in Region for Upsell Conversion in Q1-Q2 2024
  • Top 5 in Region for Upsell Amount Q2 - 2024
  • Monitored 2024 project deadlines closely to ensure timely completion of assignments; Examples include a flooring replacement project of 80 guest rooms & a bedding replacement project of 350 guest rooms

Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
05.2019 - 12.2021

Oversaw all Front Office Operations, PBX & Bell/Valet Services

● Top 5 Upsell Conversions West Coast Region 2019

● Raised Check In Score 25% Q3,Q4 over Q1,Q2 2019

  • Top 5 Upsell Conversion Q2-Q3 2021

● Budget and Forecast of all Front Office Operations

Interim Executive Housekeeper/Rooms Manager

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supervised all HSKP & Front. Office Operations in post COVID operation

Spa Manager

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Course
07.2018 - 05.2019

● Oversee Spa and Fitness Center operations
● 2018 $1.76M Revenue
● Developed and implemented Groupon for Spa increasing revenue 20%
● Budget and Forecast of all Spa Operation
● Maintained Forbes 4-Star Spa Status

Director of Guest Experience

Royal Palms Resort & Spa
11.2016 - 07.2018

● Oversee all operations of the guest services, concierge, bell, and valet
● Responsible for all guest relations, including both in house guests and social media
● Detailing of VIP Arrivals
● Oversight and development of Concierge program
● Budget and Forecast of all areas
● Review, Respond and React to all Social Media Outlets
● Lead Daily Stand up Meetings
● Implemented Instant We-Care and response process
● Exceeded 2017 NPS (Likelihood to Recommend) goal by 12%
● Exceeded 2017 Customer Service Goal by 9%
● Exceeded 2017 Upsell goal of $100K

Executive Housekeeper

Andaz San Diego
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw all Housekeeping Operation of hotel consisting of 159 guest rooms, comprised of 4 luxury custom suites, 4,500-square-foot open space rooftop venue, and 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space

Assistant Front Office Manager

Andaz San Diego
06.2010 - 08.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle Financials
  • Opera
  • HotSOS/HotSOS HSKP ( Amadeus )
  • Performance Analysis
  • Resort Pass
  • Kronos WFC
  • Dimension WorkForce Payroll
  • Morse KeyWatcher
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Infrasys F&B POS
  • Micros F&B POS

Awards

  • Leader of the Year 2015
  • Leader of the 1st Quarter 2022
  • Leader of the 4th Quarter 2015
  • Leader of the 1st Quarter 2014
  • Employee of the Month 2007,2008 - Kimpton

Professional Referances

Previous Supervisors


Chad Eding - General Manager

Park Hyatt Aviara; Carlsbad, CA

619.573.3005


Geoff Gray - Managing Director

Global Ambassador; Phoenix, AZ

858.663.2252


Daniel Olszewski - Director of Operations

Hana Maui Resort; Hana, HI

847.858.0004


Jon Rosenthal - Regional Director of F&B & Culinary Experiences

Miraval Resorts; Tuscon, AZ

215.431.6701


Justin Foster - Assistant General Manager

Opal Sands Resort; Pinellas County, FL

715.271.0793


Previous Colleagues


Alexander Ryan - Director of Operations

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

619.988.2314


Rebecca Rodriguez - Assistant Director of Operations

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay; San Diego, CA

415.816.4971


Subordinates


Jose Lugo - Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay; San Diego, CA

561.762.7675


Erin Berg - Guest Experience Manager

Grand Hyatt Kauai; Kauai, HI

720.447.1509


Timeline

Assistant Director of Operations

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
12.2021 - Current

Interim Executive Housekeeper/Rooms Manager

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
09.2020 - 05.2021

Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
05.2019 - 12.2021

Spa Manager

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Course
07.2018 - 05.2019

Director of Guest Experience

Royal Palms Resort & Spa
11.2016 - 07.2018

Executive Housekeeper

Andaz San Diego
08.2014 - 11.2016

Assistant Front Office Manager

Andaz San Diego
06.2010 - 08.2014
Douglas Fortune