Experienced hospitality professional with a diverse background in hotel and operations management, specializing in leadership, guest satisfaction, and team development. With over 15 years of progressive experience, I have successfully managed housekeeping, front office, engineering, and food & beverage departments across renowned hotels and resorts. I excel in overseeing daily operations, improving operational efficiency, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and driving guest satisfaction. My expertise extends to budget management, staff recruitment, and fostering positive employee relations. I am bilingual in Spanish and English, proficient in a variety of industry-specific software, and adept at working in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous professional growth, I seek to leverage my skills with a well-established company where I can contribute to operational excellence and further my career in hospitality management.
· Rooms: 214
· Oversee daily operations of the housekeeping and laundry departments.
· Coordinate with front office and engineering departments to resolve operational issues.
· Inspect guest rooms to ensure cleanliness exceeds guest expectations.
· Manage guest satisfaction results, including satisfaction forms, comment cards, and guest letters.
· Assist in performing annual quality audits with the General Manager.
· Conduct one-on-one meetings with staff semiannually.
· Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external guests.
· Assist in the recruitment and hiring process.
· Ensure all public areas meet cleanliness standards.
· Prepare housekeeping reports, including room assignments, VIPs, and discrepancies.
· Rooms: 316
· Oversee daily operations of the housekeeping, front desk, engineering, and laundry departments.
· Manage day-to-day hotel operations, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Sales.
· Review and process weekly payroll, including timecards, PTO requests, and signoffs.
· Ensure all staff adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Service Operations (SOW).
· Handle guest feedback and complaints, offering appropriate solutions and follow-ups.
· Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and ownership to meet operational, financial, and service standards.
· Participate in recruiting and hiring decisions, ensuring a skilled workforce.
· Review financial reports and communicate results with leadership teams.
· Foster positive employee relations and ensure high levels of guest satisfaction.
· Rooms: 316
· Oversee operations in the absence of the General Manager.
· Assist in creating short- and long-term business plans, goals, and budgets.
· Participate in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of associates.
· Lead the implementation of service strategies in line with brand initiatives.
· Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain adequate stock.
· Address guest concerns, ensuring resolution and satisfaction.
· Supervise the front desk and housekeeping to ensure high standards.
· Managed daily operations of housekeeping and laundry departments.
· Worked with front office and engineering teams to resolve issues.
· Ensured guest room cleanliness met or exceeded expectations.
· Published guest satisfaction results in a timely manner.
· Managed payroll and conducted one-on-one meetings with staff.
· Handled guest complaints and took appropriate recovery actions.
Organized team to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Opera, FOSSE, ONQ, HotSOS, REX, HMS, Alice
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing multiple budgets
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
· Manager of the Quarter – Hilton Providence, 2016
· Rhode Island STARs of the Industry – Emerging Leader, 2017
· Manager of the Quarter – Hotel Viking, 2020