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Kennedy Staley
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Kennedy Staley

Atlantic City,NJ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Director of OperationsAssistant General ManagerOvernight Operations ManagerAccounting ManagerRevenue Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$70000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Coury Hospitality
Atlantic City, NJ
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily front office operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and efficient workflows
  • Manage staff scheduling, performance, and training to maintain high service standards
  • Support financial compliance by managing accounts, billing, and audit reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve guest issues and enhance satisfaction
  • Oversee restaurant operations if MOD is not on duty
  • Reconcile receipts and cashier close outs in Toast POS
  • Trained staff on Toast POS and created all accounts
  • Assist with placing supply orders for the kitchen and restaurant
  • Oversaw restaurant inventory and revenue
  • Oversaw Housekeeping and EVS departments
  • Reconcile invoices for all departments
  • Created all SOP's and safety procedures
  • Created all hotel policies
  • Created all training programs for staff and management
  • Controlled all accounts for entire property
  • Reconciled ledgers for entire property
  • Reviewed P&L with GM and assisted in daily revenue meetings
  • Worked directly with all vendors such as Sysco, US FOODS, Coca Cola, Pepsi Co, Avendra, and other hotel related vendors

Assistant General Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Assisted GM with property operations
  • Managed payroll, vendor accounts, and procurement across all hotel departments
  • Chairwoman of the AimSafe Committee, leading safety trainings and compliance initiatives
  • Conducted building inspections and implemented corrective actions to improve safety and efficiency
  • Supported sales and revenue management through reporting, group block coordination, and forecast meetings
  • Acted as on-site HR, handling recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
  • Managed onsite restaurant (purchasing, inventory, staffing etc.)
  • Conducted daily accounting audits
  • Reconciled invoices, and ledgers
  • Created leases for extended stay guests as well as business leases
  • Reported monthly taxes in A3 and reviewed all taxable income
  • Conducted all hiring, and training
  • Created all new hotel policies as well as updated previous SOP's
  • Controlled all accounts for entire property

Overnight Operations Manager

The Claridge Hotel
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Directed all overnight hotel operations, serving as the senior manager on duty and ensuring seamless cross-departmental performance
  • Led nightly financial audits, overseeing full revenue reconciliation for Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Food and Beverage departments
  • Analyzed and resolved revenue discrepancies to safeguard financial integrity and maintain compliance with brand and corporate standards
  • Developed, implemented, and standardized Standard Operating Procedures to strengthen operational consistency and internal controls
  • Evaluated and modernized existing hotel policies to improve efficiency, accountability, and risk management
  • Recruited, trained, and directly supervised Night Audit personnel, driving performance, accuracy, and operational excellence
  • Acted as the primary escalation authority for operational, financial, and guest-related matters during overnight operations

Night Audit Manager

Showboat Hotel
Atlantic City, NJ
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw all night audit and end-of-day financial close processes, ensuring accuracy of revenue reporting, tax reconciliation, and departmental postings in alignment with corporate and brand standards
  • Partnered with executive leadership and accounting teams to support month-end close, financial reporting, and internal control compliance
  • Analyzed revenue trends and audit findings to identify variances, mitigate risk, and protect overall asset performance
  • Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures across overnight financial operations
  • Led, trained, and performance-managed Night Audit personnel, cultivating a high-accountability culture focused on precision and regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED -

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Leadership training
  • Workforce planning
  • Performance analysis
  • Staff training/development
  • KPI tracking
  • Proficient in LMS, OPERA, FOSSE, LIGHTSPEED, PEP
  • Budget development
  • P&L management
  • Policy development and enforcement
  • Revenue growth
  • Business forecasting
  • Department oversight

Accomplishments

  • Strengthened revenue accuracy by identifying and resolving nightly discrepancies across multiple departments
  • Modernized overnight operating procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Elevated Night Audit performance through structured training and accountability standards
  • Served as senior overnight authority, safeguarding operational continuity and financial controls

Certification

  • Casino Employee License February 2025 to Present
  • Driver's License

Languages

English

Timeline

Director of Operations

Coury Hospitality
05.2025 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality
08.2022 - 05.2025

Overnight Operations Manager

The Claridge Hotel
07.2021 - 08.2022

Night Audit Manager

Showboat Hotel
01.2020 - 07.2021

High school diploma or GED -

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