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Paige Easterling

Clermont,Florida

Summary

As a charismatic leader, I've honed my knack for directing, motivating, and training Cast Members to create memorable experiences for our Guests. I thrive on tackling challenges with a smile, turning them into opportunities for growth. Juggling multiple priorities is my specialty, and I eagerly take on extra tasks to surpass our operational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Manager - Recreation

Disney’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts
10.2021 - Current

Oversaw 200+ cast members executing regional recreational experiences

  • Mentored staff with guidance for career fulfillment
  • Maintained safe operations for over 30 bodies of water with ownership of resort activities, marina operations, and nightly special cruises
  • Oversees planning and development of large
    resort wide activities including themed holiday parties and poolside activities.
  • Steered $28,000 project for furniture overhaul project for outdoor seating area and currently overseeing furniture inventory for complete furniture replacement project for all pool furniture at Bay Lake Tower Pool
  • Incorporate lens of Leadership, Management, Technical Skills, and Relationships in daily function and when implementing decisions
  • Develop and implement new experiences for our Premium experiences for our Pools, Marinas and our Fireworks Cruise operations
  • Tasked with development of Cast Members within location, ensuring safe and high-quality Guest Service standards while creating environment that encourages ownership
  • Support local projects and monitor any potential impacts to Guest and Cast experience
  • Partner with other Lines of Business and support teams to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Respond, assess, investigate, and resolve different emergency situations
  • Serves as training and scheduling liaison overseeing trainers. Enabled labor management with best practices for peak and slow seasons.
  • Directed deluxe resort operations for July 4th and New Year’s beach parties, planning security layout, action plans for setup & breakdown, an entertainment timeline, and continuous monitoring of guest safety.

Recreation Coordinator

Disney’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts
12.2017 - 10.2021
  • Given additional daily responsibilities such as ensuring appropriate water quality, maintaining staffing levels, and supporting leadership in effective decision making for operation
  • Oversee, design, and schedule up to 1000 Specialty Fireworks Cruises annually at Deluxe Resorts on the monorail beam, including Event, Guest Service Recovery and Holiday themed cruises
  • Cast Activities Liaison by creatively coordinating cast outings, special events and create daily incentive programs for over 100 Cast Member’s in a cost-effective approach
  • Implemented phased shutdowns during hurricane “Ride Out” program
  • Monitor and ensure successful implementation of safety through promotional safety awareness projects in the region by bringing in fun and incentive ways for Cast Members to produce safe outcomes in their areas
  • Manage the daily operation including lifeguards, activity planning and execution, equipment rental, budget management, and positive guest interaction

Education

Bachelors of the Arts - Organizational Leadership -

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
12.2023

Skills

  • Maximo, A la carte/GSS, HotSOS, Matra
  • GEMS/ Schedule Coordination
  • Facilities Management
  • Aquatic facilities operator certified
  • State certified boaters license
  • E&A Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certified
  • Forklift operator

Timeline

Guest Service Manager - Recreation

Disney’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts
10.2021 - Current

Recreation Coordinator

Disney’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts
12.2017 - 10.2021

Bachelors of the Arts - Organizational Leadership -

Brandman University
Paige Easterling