Hospitality professional excelling at leading teams to ambitious goals. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Services
The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
12.2023 - Current
Increased employee engagement through regular recognition programs and team-building activities.
Created a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication and feedback among team members.
Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies for better integration of services across the organization.
Enhanced service quality by implementing standardized processes and procedures for the department.
Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues promptly and implementing corrective actions.
Implemented cutting-edge housekeeping technologies into daily operations to improve overall efficiency.
Hired, developed, motivated and retained top talent.
Assistant Manager of Room Operations
The Ritz-Carlton, St Louis
02.2021 - 12.2023
Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Hotel Maintenance Engineer
The Ritz-Carlton Company
05.2019 - 02.2021
Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Loss Prevention Officer
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C.
12.2018 - 05.2019
Attentively monitored hotel and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel.
Actively patrolled assigned areas while identifying any safety hazards.
Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
Air Force
08.2010 - 08.2018
Tracked personnel and supplies within the company.
Developed and led training programs to ensure effective new employees.
Identified and resolved equipment shortages to ensure supplies always in stock when needed.
Supervised employees in group settings to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Maintained and inventoried equipment valued at over 5 million dollars, ensured 100% accountability.
Conducted quality control inspections to ensure equipment performed flawlessly.
Instructed classes on safety to reduce work place accidents and prevent loss of assets.
Assistant Director of Engineering at JW Marriott, The Ritz Carlton & Ritz ResidencesAssistant Director of Engineering at JW Marriott, The Ritz Carlton & Ritz Residences