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Ramona Stoian

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Dynamic hospitality leader with over 15 years in luxury hotels, resorts, and spa management, including 11 years at The Peninsula Hotel NYC — the only luxury brand with a Forbes 5-Star rating for every property. Recognized for blending operational excellence with a people-first approach, consistently elevating guest satisfaction, strengthening team performance, and upholding the highest standards of service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Skipjack Resort & Marina
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Directed day-to-day operations across hotel, marina, and recreation.
  • Supervised teams in housekeeping, front desk, engineering, and food & beverage.
  • Introduced operational efficiencies that improved guest satisfaction and service flow.
  • Managed vendor contracts, staff scheduling, and capital improvement projects.
  • Resolved guest concerns with professionalism, contributing to strong online reviews.

Spa Manager

The Peninsula Hotel NYC
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations for a Forbes 5-Star spa, ensuring flawless execution of luxury service standards.
  • Managed spa inventory, payroll, staff scheduling, and retail performance.
  • Delivered personalized guest service for VIP, celebrity, and international clientele.
  • Trained, mentored, and supervised a team of receptionists, and attendants to exceed performance goals.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline guest experiences.
  • Led regular quality audits to maintain Forbes 5-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings.
  • Designed and implemented promotional packages, boosting revenue and repeat visits.
  • Handled guest recovery situations with discretion and service excellence.

Front Desk Coordinator

The Peninsula Spa NYC
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw daily operations for a Forbes 5-Star spa, ensuring flawless execution of luxury service standards.
  • Managed spa inventory, payroll, staff scheduling, and retail performance.
  • Delivered personalized guest service for VIP, celebrity, and international clientele.
  • Trained, mentored, and supervised a team of receptionists, and attendants to exceed performance goals.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline guest experiences.
  • Led regular quality audits to maintain Forbes 5-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings.
  • Designed and implemented promotional packages, boosting revenue and repeat visits.
  • Handled guest recovery situations with discretion and service excellence.

Education

BS - Business Management

Vaughn College
NYC
01.2006

Skills

  • Luxury Hospitality Leadership
  • Resort & Spa Operations
  • Staff Training & Team Development
  • High-profile guest engagement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Work Type

Full Time

Timeline

Director of Operations

Skipjack Resort & Marina
08.2021 - 07.2024

Spa Manager

The Peninsula Hotel NYC
01.2014 - 01.2019

Front Desk Coordinator

The Peninsula Spa NYC
01.2008 - 01.2014

BS - Business Management

Vaughn College