Seasoned Service Manager bringing 29 years of hospitality experience. Proficient in business practices, standards of operation and customer needs. Empowering leader with passion for developing teams with focus on exceptional service delivery and customer retention.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marriott Bonvoy Program Services, Manager
Marriott International, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Managed team of associates for optimal performance, resulting in increased productivity and reduced response times.
Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills, leading to improved service levels within 48 hours turnaround time to gain higher customer retention rates.
Collaborated with loyalty marketing teams to develop new services offerings, driving business growth and diversification.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to more effective resource allocation and better overall results
Support Manager, Customer Engagement Center
Marriott International, Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2020
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring support team remained well-versed in best practices.
Empowering associates to increase their development and advancements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launch of Marriott Bonvoy program and seamless integration of acquiring Starwood corporation. Marriott Bonvoy is now world's largest loyalty program.
Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and improved response times. Service levels maintained at or around 93%.
Int'l Operations Manager, Marriott Guest Services
Marriott International, Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2018
Communicated new programs initiatives to Marriott Guest Services International offices maintaining program consistency worldwide.
Project lead opening 3 International Guest Service Centers-Guangzhou, China, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Mexico City, Mexico, while continuing to support Tokyo, Japan and Cork, Ireland offices.
Fostered positive relationships between Customer Engagement Center and Loyalty Marketing leaderships.
Introduced strategic and tactical plans for call flow and emails routing. Increased operations and helped associate work to surpass all standards while keeping within annual fiscal budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1994
Skills
Staff Training and Development
Performance Management
Brand Management
Policy Implementation
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Budget Control
Process Improvement
Work Planning and Prioritization
Marketing Strategy
Change Management
Employee Development
Customer Service
Affiliations
• Board Member, Parent Teacher Organization – Canyon Rim Academy, 2015 to 2019
• DECA State Judge - Utah Board of Education, 2002 to 2017