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GeneralManager

Lisa Andrea Plunkett

Hotel General Manager
Loveland,CO

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager 14 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Wingate By Wyndham/ Hawthorn Suites
Johnstown, CO
06.2016 - 05.2022
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising staff
  • Managing budgets
  • Maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Planning maintenance work, events and room bookings
  • Handling customer complaints and queries
  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and licensing laws.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 112-room hotel with staff of 25 employees.
  • Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.

Executive Housekeeper

La Quinta inn And Suites
Loveland, CO
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Assist general manager with purchasing, inventory, daily duties and customer service
  • Prepare daily schedules for maintenance and housekeeping personnel
  • Estimate and calculate hotel monthly costs
  • Assist hotel staff with problematic resolutions
  • Maintained excellent relationship with cleaning staff while merging lines of communication with front desk employees to achieve timely execution of cleaning duties.
  • Participated in and organized regular safety training initiatives to maintain cleaning staff that was cautious around cleaning supplies and highly professional.
  • Streamlined weekly cleaning schedule for 10 employees
  • Inspected facility cleaning and maintenance to prevent mistakes and maintain quality service
  • Maintained excellent relationship with cleaning staff while merging lines of communication with front desk employees to achieve timely execution of cleaning duties

Owner Assistant/Operator

Deb's Cleaning And Maintenance
Loveland, CO
01.2003 - 01.2009

Deb’s cleaning and maintenance, Assisted with daily duties

  • Assisted with repairs, schedules and daily routines
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to determine adjustments or needed repairs
  • Inventoried supplies and purchases
  • Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
  • Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Columbine Healthcare
Loveland, CO
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Assist patients with ADLs such as feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care
  • Assist nurse with care of residents
  • Measure and record patient vital signs
  • Assist with restorative care
  • Transport residents to appointments
  • Build relaxing environment for resident and family members.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 120-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Columbine Healthcare Center
Fort Collins, CO
2000

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE
05.1987

GED -

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE
08.1985

Skills

  • Program Optimization
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Departmental Operations Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Performance Improvement
  • Vendor Partnerships
  • Resource Optimization
  • Sales Planning and Implementation
  • Time Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Staff Motivation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Data Review
  • Training and Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Event Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Supervision and Training
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Facility Management
  • Administrative Skills
  • Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Profit and Loss
  • Labor Cost Controls
  • Safety Assurance
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Staff Development
  • Client Account Management
  • Total Quality Management
  • Staff Training
  • Profit and Loss Accountability

Timeline

General Manager

Wingate By Wyndham/ Hawthorn Suites
06.2016 - 05.2022

Executive Housekeeper

La Quinta inn And Suites
01.2008 - 01.2016

Owner Assistant/Operator

Deb's Cleaning And Maintenance
01.2003 - 01.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Columbine Healthcare
01.2002 - 01.2004

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Columbine Healthcare Center

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Western Nebraska Community College

GED -

Western Nebraska Community College
Lisa Andrea PlunkettHotel General Manager