Justin Schultz
Palisades Park,NJ
Summary
High-energy management professional offers proven skills in strengthening operational procedures, enhancing team productivity and streamlining processes. Adaptable in changing environments with strategic decision-making skills. Performance-oriented and hardworking to create approaches to boost long-term business success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Magna Hospitality
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the transition of a hotel from one company to another, ensuring a smooth handover process and minimal distribution.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Demonstrated leadership by hiring and mentoring key personnel.
- Implemented all policies and procedures for transitioned property.
- Developed and managed property budgets to ensure financial stability and resource optimization.
- Initiated segmentation strategies, contributing to enhanced profitability and operational satisfaction.
- Managed all accounting procedures and properly forecasted for all expenses.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Magna Hospitality
06.2022 - Current
- Manage 510 room property and 100+ employees.
- Oversee all departments which includes F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales, Front Office, and Accounting.
- Increased housekeeping productivity by .04 bringing labor expenses down 5.5K monthly.
- Oversee inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Managed successful hotel exceeding financial goals by 12.5% for 2022.
- Built customer loyalty by devising promotions and products according to customer needs and budget.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Delivered full-scale business strategies resulting in increased customer satisfaction and operational enhancement.
- Cultivated performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Tipico
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage 4 state entities with continuous growth throughout company's immediate future.
- Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing Staff Accountant journal entries, payments and transfers.
- Analyzed business operations, costs and revenue in balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Magna Hospitality
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Assist property controller in monthly closings along with accruals, forecasts, prelims and EOM financials.
- Implemented policies and procedures for all financial situations.
- Reconciled daily journal entries along with monthly adjustments and financial statements.
- Trained staff on procedures along with creating property SOP's.
- Oversaw general ledger, budget variances, and auditors' reports.
- Manage department budgets and track all expenses.
- Evaluate all accounting controls in order to continuously improve.
- Took control of housekeeping and operations departments during Covid-19 downsizing.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Concord
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Opening team for Hyatt House Hotel along with Rooftop At Exchange Place.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Analyzed business operations, costs and revenue in balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Aimbridge Hospitality
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce effective team schedules.
- Maximized team performance by encouraging, training and disciplining employees.
- Implemented effective customer service procedures to
encourage positive feedback. - Created staff incentive for guest satisfaction scores.
- Implemented AGM council to ensure hotel departments acted as cohesive team.
- Managed all hotel staff and operating procedures.
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
Aimbridge Hospitality
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Delegated duties for team of 12 front office staff.
- Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and
responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. - Enforced all cash-handling, check-cashing and credit policies.
- Delivered and trained staff to provide above and beyond guest service to each guest.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Connecticut State University
Skills
- Revenue generation
- Hospitality management
- Operations management
- Brand management
- Staff training and development
- Disciplinary action and termination
- Employee development
- Outstanding communication skills
Additional Information
- References available upon request
Timeline
General Manager
Magna Hospitality
12.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Magna Hospitality
06.2022 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Tipico
02.2021 - 06.2022
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Magna Hospitality
09.2019 - 03.2020
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Concord
11.2017 - 08.2019
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Aimbridge Hospitality
03.2017 - 10.2017
FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
Aimbridge Hospitality
02.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Western Connecticut State University
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