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James Matheny

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at The Ritz-Carlton, adept in leveraging advanced skills in Atlas and Medallia alongside strong leadership to enhance guest satisfaction. Excelled in roles from Bell Attendant to Overnight Manager, significantly improving guest engagement and operational efficiency. Proven track record in staff development and guest relations, ensuring memorable experiences. Resourceful Overnight Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, inventory management, and customer service resolution. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operational flow during night shifts. Committed to enhancing team performance and ensuring guest satisfaction through effective communication and organizational skills. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Bell Captain/Relief Overnight Manager on Duty/ Front Desk Agent / Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, California
04.2014 - Current
  • Schedule the Door and Bell team for the week based on forecasted occupancy
  • Input schedule into Atlas
  • Ensure that any issues are corrected and placed into Atlas
  • Order supplies for the department including uniforms for staff
  • Took part in coaching and counseling and disciplinary action concerning staff members
  • Handle any guest calls due to arrival or departure issues concerning the Door or Bell team
  • Compile all positive comments, Defects, Engagement Table, and Dashboard reports from Gallup and Guest Voice to send out a weekly Gallup Flash report to the property
  • Assist the Front Desk with arrivals and departures whenever the need arises
  • Inspect guest rooms to assist the Housekeeping department
  • Responsible for weekly WIG Board for the Door and Bell Team

Door Attendant/Bell Attendant/ Shuttle Driver

The Longboat Key Club and Resort
Longboat Key, Florida
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Oversee the Front Drive, valet guest vehicles, escort guests and their luggage to their rooms
  • Make reservations for guests for dining, golf, and tennis
  • Drive guests via shuttle van or golf cart to locations on and off the resort

Bell Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach
Naples, Florida
08.2017 - 11.2017

Overnight Manager on Duty/ Bell Attendant /Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Assist with guest arrival and departure process at the front desk
  • Help guests with any billing and routing issues
  • Own and resolve guest opportunities as Manager on Duty
  • Overseeing the Night Audit
  • Repair hotel interfaces when systems crash
  • Input property Mr Bivs into Mystique in order to facilitate the Guest Follow Up Spreadsheet to aid in resolving guest issues
  • Deliver the Commitment To Quality to all departments and lead the overnight team in engaging Line-Ups
  • Perform duties and coordinate coverage for seven departments for AM employee call offs and no shows
  • Increase guest engagement with late arrivals and early departures
  • Compile MOD report daily for distribution to all hotel leadership

Bell Attendant, Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
03.2006 - 04.2011

Banquet Server, In Room Dining Server, Overnight Bell Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
04.2005 - 03.2006

Education

Granite City High Graduate -

Granite City High
Granite City, Illinois
01.1990

Skills

  • Atlas
  • Medallia
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OPERA
  • Mystique
  • GXP
  • Guest Voice
  • Advanced Internet-based research
  • Strong leadership
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Staffing management
  • Payroll management
  • Employee relations
  • Policy enforcement
  • Assignment delegation
  • Property maintenance
  • Guest relations

Timeline

Door Attendant/Bell Attendant/ Shuttle Driver

The Longboat Key Club and Resort
11.2017 - 06.2018

Bell Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach
08.2017 - 11.2017

Bell Captain/Relief Overnight Manager on Duty/ Front Desk Agent / Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
04.2014 - Current

Overnight Manager on Duty/ Bell Attendant /Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
02.2013 - 04.2014

Bell Attendant, Guest Services Learning Coach

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
03.2006 - 04.2011

Banquet Server, In Room Dining Server, Overnight Bell Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
04.2005 - 03.2006

Granite City High Graduate -

Granite City High
James Matheny