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Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Skills
Timeline
OperationsManager

Kristina Latney

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated Management industry professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting all problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Courtyard By Marriott
03.2024 - Current
  • Experienced property manager overseeing an 118 room property.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

General Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Experienced General manager responsible for 116 room property.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Assistant General Manager

Residence Inn Marriott
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Planning budgets, setting sales targets and managing team
  • Train Housekeeping staff to properly clean
  • Successfully implemented new policies and procedures to improve team efficiency
  • Manage and trained all new hires
  • Prepare payroll
  • Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Successfully implemented new policies and procedures to improve team efficiency
  • Managed and trained with all departments to ensure proper training was instituted
  • Monitored and maintained budgets
  • Prepared payroll
  • Organizing building maintenance
  • Recruiting, training and supervising staff
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes

Task Force General Manager/General Manager

La Quinta Inns & Suites By Wyndham
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Experienced General manager responsible for 150 room property focusing on Owner Relations.
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Que up hotel for sale, new ownership
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for ongoing projects, contributing to increased profitability for the company.
  • Get rooms back on market that was off market for over 2 years
  • Increased overall efficiency through the implementation of streamlined operational procedures and resource allocation.
  • Supervised 50 employees
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Achieved higher employee satisfaction ratings by promoting a positive work environment and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained compliance with relevant industry regulations or internal policies throughout all aspects of task force operations, working collaboratively with colleagues to address any gaps in understanding or adherence as they arose.

Operations Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Upheld company reputation for professionalism and results by expertly managing all facets of successful
  • Hotel business
  • Maintained optimal employee coverage for business needs with well-prepared team schedules
  • Kept staff performing at peak levels with clear objectives and hands-on strategies
  • Achieved operational objectives through effective recruitment strategies and strategic planning
  • Managed customer experiences with a close eye on customer and team member interactions, touchpoints, and methods of engagement.

Front Desk Manager

Hotel ML
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Experienced General manager responsible for 283 room property.
  • Optimized room inventory management, resulting in reduced overbooking occurrences.
  • Promoted upselling opportunities to maximize revenue through available add-ons and packages.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving concerns during their stay.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for a smoother guest experience.
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with corporate clients, securing long-term contracts for group bookings.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.

Sales Manager/ Front Office Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Sustained continuous revenue with establishment of successful client base and sales funnels
  • Maintained consistently high customer satisfaction ratings through proactive service management strategies
  • Developed rapport with clients and key prospects, including active contribution to sales process, making in-person sales calls, and entertaining clients
  • Optimized revenue with profitable pricing structures and strategic discount plans.
  • Fielded incoming telephone calls and visitors and provided information with professionalism and efficiency Preserved customer loyalty by quickly and completely resolving complaints.
  • Schedule appointments 5-12 an week and followed up to confirm appointment times leading up to date of visit.

Front Desk Manager

Hampton Inn By Hilton
09.2004 - 03.2017

Manage 12 front desk agents as well as 3 breakfast host

Prepare all staff for all arrivals and the work load for the week

Manage all inventory and place necessary orders for the the property

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Benjamin Franklin High School
Philadelphia, PA
1999

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 75 staff members.
  • Achieved sell of property through effectively helping with getting property in order after 2 years of being inoperable on most floors.
  • Achieved passing of QA by introducing team to the proper way by training and being hands on for all tasks.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Hotel experience
  • Business management
  • Operations Management
  • P&L Management
  • Program Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Building and Facility Management
  • Performance Management
  • Business Administration

Timeline

Operations Manager

Courtyard By Marriott
03.2024 - Current

General Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
10.2023 - 02.2024

Assistant General Manager

Residence Inn Marriott
01.2023 - 10.2023

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express
05.2021 - 01.2023

Task Force General Manager/General Manager

La Quinta Inns & Suites By Wyndham
10.2020 - 05.2021

Operations Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
07.2019 - 10.2020

Front Desk Manager

Hotel ML
04.2018 - 02.2020

Sales Manager/ Front Office Manager

Wingate By Wyndham
03.2017 - 07.2019

Front Desk Manager

Hampton Inn By Hilton
09.2004 - 03.2017

Diploma - General Studies

Benjamin Franklin High School
Kristina Latney