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Justin (Jay) Culpepper

Justin (Jay) Culpepper

Orlando,FL

Summary

Talented hospitality management professional with over 20 years expertise in the hospitality industry including theme parks and resort properties. Strengths include dynamic public speaking, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to new technology, and ability to motivate teams towards achieving training goals while maintaining an upbeat work atmosphere.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Recreation,

Hilton Grand Vacations, Grand Beach Resort
Orlando , US
11.2017 - Current
  • Creates monthly calendars of activities and entertainment offerings for a resort destination.
  • Submits payroll, inventory, purchase ordering, manages staff hours and scheduling.
  • Hosts resort entertainment such as Bingo, Karaoke, Pool Parties, Trivia, Food Activities, Crafts, and a variety of other offerings.
  • Oversees all sports and recreation equipment, such as watercraft rentals, miniature golf, basketball, tennis, and other sports equipment.
  • Handles all staff relations, interviews, hiring, conflicts, and development, resulting in the best possible outcome for each individual situation.
  • Promotes successful revenue and sales management for all resort activities while adhering to monthly budget costs.
  • Assists the management team in resort operations and Team Member events and activities.
  • Takes the lead of all holiday decorations and events for resort guests and Team Members.
  • Collaborates with other departments on programming initiatives.
  • Coordinates with vendors to purchase supplies, equipment, and materials needed for recreation activities.
  • Co-Chair of Pride Team Member Resource Group.
  • Implements scheduled meetings with TMRG members to promote inclusion in the workplace.
  • Collaborated with corporate leaders to market the company at the Come Out With Pride Orlando event.

Education

Waubonsee College
Sugar Grove, IL

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Hiring, Staffing, Training, & Evaluations
  • Recreational Activities
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Management Meetings & Collaboration
  • Team Coaching & Mentoring
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Annual Budgets
  • Talent Scouting
  • Engaging Public Speaker
  • Facilitate Trainings & Development Courses
  • Special Projects & Events
  • Promotional & Marketing Event Coordination

Certification

  • Operations management
  • Certified in Food Handling
  • Computer Application Skills
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Manager Recreation,

Hilton Grand Vacations, Grand Beach Resort
11.2017 - Current
  • Operations management
  • Certified in Food Handling
  • Computer Application Skills
  • CPR Certified

Waubonsee College
Justin (Jay) Culpepper