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John H. Medrow

District Manager- Amazon Hub Locker+
Orlando,FL

Summary

I am a seasoned professional with a rich and diverse background in hospitality, sales, and operations management, and bring a wealth of experience to the table. With a career spanning several years, I have honed my skills, excelling in various roles and industries.


Beginning their journey in the world of hospitality, I have cultivated a deep understanding of guest services, customer satisfaction, and the intricacies of creating exceptional experiences. I developed a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of a guest's stay was meticulously managed to exceed their expectations.


In the realm of sales, I transitioned smoothly, harnessing their interpersonal skills to build relationships, close deals, and achieve targets. I exhibited a knack for understanding clients' needs, forging lasting partnerships, and consistently meeting or surpassing sales goals. My adaptability and customer-centric approach were key assets in the ever-evolving world of sales.


As I progressed into operations management, I showcased my ability to streamline processes, optimize efficiency, and lead teams to success. My strong leadership and organizational prowess ensured the smooth functioning of complex operations, while my strategic vision helped drive growth and improve profitability.


Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for fostering collaboration, cultivating a positive work environment, and delivering outstanding results in highly competitive and fast-paced industries. My journey through hospitality, sales, and operations management has equipped me with a unique blend of skills, making me a valuable asset to any organization seeking a well-rounded, results-driven professional.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Bespoke Travels Online, LLC.
Orlando, FL
07.2023 - Current

Founder of Bespoke Travels Online, LLC- an Orlando, FL-based travel company under the host agency Fantastic Endeavors, LLC.


Bespoke Travels Online is a dynamic and innovative travel agency specializing in creating customized and memorable travel experiences for our clients. We are passionate about exploring the world and helping others do the same. As an independent travel agency, we offer the freedom and flexibility for travel agents to thrive and succeed while making dreams come true for our clients.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Consult with clients to determine their travel preferences, budgets, and requirements.
  • Create customized travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, transportation, activities, and excursions.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest travel trends, destinations, and industry developments.
  • Provide expert advice on visa requirements, travel insurance, and health and safety considerations.
  • Utilize various booking platforms and resources to secure the best travel deals and exclusive offers.
  • Manage client reservations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all bookings.
  • Communicate with clients promptly and professionally via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
  • Offer exceptional customer service throughout the travel planning process, from initial inquiry to post-trip follow-up.
  • Resolve any travel-related issues or concerns that may arise during a client's journey.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Attend industry events and training to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the travel industry.

District Manager

Orlando, Amazon Hub Locker+ & Amazon Hub Counter
Orlando, United States
12.2019 - Current
  • Currently oversee general store operations for Amazon's Hub Locker and Hub Counter locations in Central Florida, North and South Carolina.
  • Responsible for associate safety, standard work, and compliance.
  • Impacts to the business:
  • Directly managed up to 11 sites in a market that is Top 3 consistently nation-wide in customer package volume
  • Responsible for general startup and success of over 35 new businesses within CXO operations
  • Championed safety as the Subject Matter Expert for the region, implemented safety strategies to help increase our safety scores to 8% above network standard while also increasing associate engagement through positive associate recognition
  • Drove compliance standards set forth by senior leadership and stakeholders leading the Southeast market from lowest to highest compliance rate in less than 2 months.

Field Ambassador

Amazon Treasure Truck
Orlando, FL
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for delighting customers throughout Central Florida through offers (retail), sample/events (marketing), and community engagement (philanthropy/volunteer events)
  • Impacts to the business:
  • Top 5 nationally in customer satisfaction
  • Top 10 nationally in total retail in 2018
  • Champion of on-boarding Amazon@UCF campus store and Prime Now associates to work on Treasure Truck
  • Created personalized training workbook for future use with all new Prime now & Campus associates to Treasure Truck
  • Created a non-offer day vehicle inspection report in an effort to further drive safety standards
  • Near perfect offer execution in 2018 (98%)
  • Safe Driver- over 1000 hours operating the truck without a safety violation.

Logistics Account Sales Executive

Total Quality Logistics
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Part of a national sales team
  • Given advanced training in logistics and incorporated full-cycle sales systems to build a successful book of business
  • Impacts to the business:
  • Reached Top 5 rating out of 2,000 nationally as a Junior Account Executive in the first 6 months
  • 1st in class to reach 10 new secure accounts in first month of sales
  • Secured one of the largest accounts in the office in the first 2 months of sales

Rooms Division Leader

Marriott Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
09.2011 - 07.2017
  • Trained and grew within the Operations and Rooms division
  • Learned how to be a leader through extensive training from hotel and corporate leadership
  • Impacts to the business:
  • As front desk associate- achieved 2 perfect mystery audit scores from corporate mystery shoppers
  • As rooms controller- championed transition to new property management system and hosted a series of training classes to ensure 100% compliance
  • As rooms division manager- drove guest loyalty standards and increased overall hotel loyalty scores to above brand average level by creating associate teams to focus on key drivers within general brand loyalty measures

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Skills

    Self-Motivated

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Timeline

Owner/Operator - Bespoke Travels Online, LLC.
07.2023 - Current
District Manager - Orlando, Amazon Hub Locker+ & Amazon Hub Counter
12.2019 - Current
Field Ambassador - Amazon Treasure Truck
04.2018 - 12.2019
Logistics Account Sales Executive - Total Quality Logistics
07.2017 - 04.2018
Rooms Division Leader - Marriott Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
09.2011 - 07.2017
Florida State University - Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music
John H. MedrowDistrict Manager- Amazon Hub Locker+