Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Education
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Lonnie S. Richardson

Lonnie S. Richardson

Myrtle Beach,SC

Summary

The hospitality industry has been an influential part of my life for over 25 years. I am seeking a position which will showcase my leadership abilities and exceptional guest services skills that I have acquired in my years of management and customer service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Evening Manager On Duty

Landmark Resort LLC.
07.2009 - Current

*Managed the overall operations of hotel in the evening and all of it's departments, with emphasis on routine property walks and touching base with groups which may be in-house.

*Met with condo owners periodically to discuss occupancy and feedback.

*Assisted in other departments if needed.

Night Manager

The Palace Resort
10.2008 - 07.2009

* Supervised the overall operations of desk in the evening which included check ins, check outs, and checking guest balances. 

*Resolving guest issues.

* Booking individual reservations.

Audit Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.2007 - 10.2008

*3rd shift manager who oversaw the operations of the night audit staff that balanced out the hotel and closed out the day.

*Monitored guest balances and over the credit limits.

*Prepared daily 3rd shift manager report.

Reservation Agent

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.2005 - 03.2007

* Booked transient and group rooms from designated room blocks.

* Made courtesy calls to future guests informing them of package deals.

Night Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.2001 - 11.2002

* Managed the overall operations of the hotel in the evening and all of it's departments.

Assistant Director Of Housekeeping

Landmark Resort LLC.
09.2000 - 05.2001

* Assistant Director to a team of 90 personnel in charge of servicing 570 rooms as well as public space areas.

* Inspected sleeping rooms.

Audit Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.1998 - 09.2000

* 3rd shift manager who oversaw the operations of the night audit staff that balanced out the hotel and closed out the day.

*Monitored guest balances and over the credit limits.

*Prepared daily 3rd shift manager report.

Front Desk Supervisor

Landmark Resort LLC.
12.1997 - 04.1998

*Evening supervisor of the front desk operations and guest services with an emphasis on communication and guest satisfaction.

*Balanced out desk clerks.

*Assisted with check ins.

*Settled guest issues.

Night Auditor

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.1997 - 12.1997

*Each night I balanced out all 570 rooms as well as six Food and Beverage outlets.

*Compiled daily statistical reports on room revenue, occupancy, and forecasts.

*Checked incoming arrivals for special request if noted.

Convention Services Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.1995 - 04.1997

*Immediate supervisor for the banquet setup staff totaling five employees who preset  the four ballrooms and three meeting rooms for convention functions.

*Attended weekly convention sales meetings.

*Met with group leaders to discuss information concerning their upcoming function.

Banquet Server

Landmark Resort LLC.
09.1994 - 05.1995

* Served food and beverages for various groups ranging from 125 guest to 600, which including buffets and plated dinners.

* Bartended for cash bar events.

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Landmark Resort LLC.
03.1994 - 09.1994

*Assisted in ordering perishable and dry goods requested by individual departments.

*Stocked departments per par sheets.

*Assisted with end of the month inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Britton's Neck High
Gresham, SC

No Degree - Professional Biology

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Skills

  • Excellent rapport with Customer relationship
  • Able to Negotiate and settle
  • Skilled public speaker and communicator
  • Exceptional customer service skills which are demanded by all
  • Able to motivate and encourage others

Accomplishments

    * October 2001- December 2001   (supervisor / quarter).

    * June 2007 - employee / month (out of 13 properties 800 employees).

     * I have numerous good comments on trip advisor

Certification

*CPR and T.I.P.S. certified.

*Work shop classes in understanding autism and diversity training.

Timeline

Evening Manager On Duty

Landmark Resort LLC.
07.2009 - Current

Night Manager

The Palace Resort
10.2008 - 07.2009

Audit Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.2007 - 10.2008

Reservation Agent

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.2005 - 03.2007

Night Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.2001 - 11.2002

Assistant Director Of Housekeeping

Landmark Resort LLC.
09.2000 - 05.2001

Audit Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.1998 - 09.2000

Front Desk Supervisor

Landmark Resort LLC.
12.1997 - 04.1998

Night Auditor

Landmark Resort LLC.
04.1997 - 12.1997

Convention Services Manager

Landmark Resort LLC.
05.1995 - 04.1997

Banquet Server

Landmark Resort LLC.
09.1994 - 05.1995

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Landmark Resort LLC.
03.1994 - 09.1994

High School Diploma -

Britton's Neck High

No Degree - Professional Biology

Claflin University

Education

I don't have a degree