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Glenn Brigham Sr

Temple Hills,MD

Summary

Objective: Looking for a full-time Management/ front office position with a company that
can utilize 30+ years of Quality Customer Service & Hands-on Hospitality experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Manager

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson
01.2017 - Current
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Help with maintenance issues
  • Help with Security issues or concerns
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments. Through Opera Operator System.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Help Operation with A/r Accounts,Charge backs(backup documentation
  • Bank deposit reconciiation

General Manager

Best Western Plus Largo, MD -2014-2017 General Man
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Worked closely with Director of Sales and owners

to make the property successful.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Front Desk Clerk

Capital Inn & Suites
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via theestablishment website, email, or phone.
  • Greeted guests at thefront desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing thecheck-in process

Front Desk Manager

Best Western Lanham, MD
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Performed Manager on Duty oversight of ballroom and night club functions.
  • controlled bar tender tally and operations for owner’s report.
  • Work Directly with the owner and Director of Sales to maximize the revenue
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Complete oversight of all daily desk operation. Redesigned all forms and checklists as needed to
    improve service.

Front Office Manager

Holiday Inn College Park, MD -
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
  • Monitored customer service trends and provided insights to management team for further improvement.
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Complete oversight of all daily desk operation.

Front Desk Manger

Best Western
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Work with owners and Director of Sales to make the hotel more profitable.
  • Recreate forms and polices o make them work for better commuication


Skills

  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Rate Changes
  • Interviewing and Hiring
  • System Updates
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Safety
  • Hotel Reservation Systems
  • Staff Supervision
  • Room Assignments
  • Payment Oversight
  • Hospitality Management
  • Operations Management
  • Written and Oral Communications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Property Management Systems
  • Property Security
  • Payment Processing
  • Credit and Cash Payments
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • POS System Operations
  • Conflict Management

Timeline

Front Desk Manager

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson
01.2017 - Current

General Manager

Best Western Plus Largo, MD -2014-2017 General Man
01.2014 - 01.2017

Front Desk Clerk

Capital Inn & Suites
01.2014 - 12.2014

Front Desk Manager

Best Western Lanham, MD
01.2012 - 12.2014

Front Office Manager

Holiday Inn College Park, MD -
01.2008 - 01.2012

Front Desk Manger

Best Western
01.2000 - 01.2008
Glenn Brigham Sr