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MICHELLE DE GUZMAN

Lahaina,HI

Summary

Accomplished Hotel Room Operations professional, with proved experience in building and developing a strong Guest Relations strategies. Known for leadership and for fostering effective communication among upper management in a union and non-union environment. Hands-on, hardworking and highly motivated and committed to delivering results. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Front Office

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Lahaina , HI
2021.06 - Current

Director of Front Office

The Westin Irving Convention Center
Irving , TX
2019.05 - 2021.05

Director of Front Office

Westin Riverwalk San Antonio
San Antonio , TX
2018.05 - 2019.05

Front Office Manager

Westin Chicago River North
Chicago , IL
2015.02 - 2018.04

Front Desk Manager

Westin Chicago River North
Chicago , IL
2013.02 - 2015.02

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Westin Chicago River North
Chicago , IL
2011.08 - 2013.02

Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta , GA
2010.01 - 2010.12

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago , IL
2008.03 - 2010.01

Acting Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Baltimore
Baltimore , MD
2009.08 - 2009.12
  • Assisted with the transition of the old system (Encore) to OPERA system.

Hotel Assistant Manager

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago , IL
2006.11 - 2008.03
  • Responsible for resolving all escalated guest issues in a 2,019 room hotel
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Regency Club
  • Directly supervised the Bell Captains and staff
  • Compiled hotel issues and reported them directly to the management committee on a daily basis
  • Oversee the Lost and Found Department and ensure proper tracking and inventory of all items.

Front Desk Supervisor

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago , IL
2006.03 - 2006.11

Front Office Agent

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago , IL
2004.11 - 2006.03

Rate Auditor

Pacific Islands Club
Guam , U.S.A
2003.01 - 2004.01

Telephone/Front Desk Supervisor/Front Office Trainer

Pacific Islands Club
Guam , U.S.A
2000.01 - 2003.01

Accounts Payable Clerk

Town House Department Store
Guam , U.S.A
1996.01 - 1997.01

Front Desk Agent

Royal Orchid Guam Hotel
Guam , U.S.A
1999.01

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
01.1999

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Micros, Hotel Expert for Galaxy/Lightspeed, GXP/Empower and IVR Atlas and GuestVoice System.
  • Operations Management, Hospitality Expertise, Conflict resolution, Lightspeed. GXP/Empower/IVR System Expert, GuestVoice Expert, Atlas Expert, HotShop Knowledge, Exceptional Customer Service, Human Resources Leadership, Risk Management, Customer Service Surveys, Team Leadership & Building, Problem Resolution and have a strong Union associate background.
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Upselling strategies
  • Property Management Systems
  • Complaint Handling
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and coaching
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Database Administration
  • Scheduling and calendar management

State

HI

Zip

96761

City

Lahaina

Street

5510 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Unit B-26

Awards

  • The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio – Q4 2018 Passion Award Winner
  • The Westin River North Q1 2017 Leader of the Quarter
  • The Westin River North Q3 2016 Leader of the Quarter
  • The Westin River North Q2 2015 Leader of the Quarter
  • The Westin River North Q3 2014 Leader of the Quarter
  • The Westin River North Q2 2013 Leader of the Quarter
  • 2015 Illinois Hotel & Lodging Associations 19th Annual Stars of the Industry Nominee
  • The Welcome and Farewell Certified Trainer
  • February 2016 – Task Force at The St. Regis San Francisco, CA
  • November 2015 – Part of The Denver International Airport Pre-Opening Assistance Team
  • February 2015 – Task Force at The Sheraton Needham Boston, MA
  • Part of the Westin Riverwalk San Antonio LS Integration and Renovation Team
  • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Ka’anapali
  • BLT Champion from 2021 – Present
  • Marriott BonVoy Connector
  • GXP/Empower Champion
  • Consistently Ranked #1 through #3 within the Hawaii Region for the following Categories – Chat Response Time, Room Ready Notification Sent, Ambassador Arrivals Reviewed, Mobile Keys Delivered, and Guest Contactless Journey Index
  • Associate Engagement Scores in 2023
  • Bell/Valet Overall Engagement Score - 81%
  • Front Desk Overall Engagement Score - 94%
  • Kids Club Overall Engagement Score - 100%
  • Service Express Overall Engagement Score - 82%
  • Lanai Overall Engagement Score - 86%
  • Consistently Ranked #1 on Marriott Bonvoy Enrollments within the Polynesian & Hawaii Region
  • Achieved the highest Marriott Bonvoy Enrollments in 2022 in the country with a success rate of 674% to a goal of 6%.
  • Intent to Recommend, Staff Service and Elite Appreciation Scores continue to Improve YOY
  • 2022 ITR finished at 69.7 to a goal of 65.0
  • 2022 Staff Service finished at 77.2 to a goal of 71.0
  • 2022 Elite Appreciation finished at 66.5 to a goal of 60.0
  • Generated the highest Upsell Revenue in the hotel history with a total revenue of $4.4 Million

Timeline

Director of Front Office

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2021.06 - Current

Director of Front Office

The Westin Irving Convention Center
2019.05 - 2021.05

Director of Front Office

Westin Riverwalk San Antonio
2018.05 - 2019.05

Front Office Manager

Westin Chicago River North
2015.02 - 2018.04

Front Desk Manager

Westin Chicago River North
2013.02 - 2015.02

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Westin Chicago River North
2011.08 - 2013.02

Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Atlanta
2010.01 - 2010.12

Acting Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Baltimore
2009.08 - 2009.12

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Hyatt Regency Chicago
2008.03 - 2010.01

Hotel Assistant Manager

Hyatt Regency Chicago
2006.11 - 2008.03

Front Desk Supervisor

Hyatt Regency Chicago
2006.03 - 2006.11

Front Office Agent

Hyatt Regency Chicago
2004.11 - 2006.03

Rate Auditor

Pacific Islands Club
2003.01 - 2004.01

Telephone/Front Desk Supervisor/Front Office Trainer

Pacific Islands Club
2000.01 - 2003.01

Front Desk Agent

Royal Orchid Guam Hotel
1999.01

Accounts Payable Clerk

Town House Department Store
1996.01 - 1997.01

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
MICHELLE DE GUZMAN