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Samantha Bowles

Lockport,IL

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with years of experience focused on exceeding standards and building a solid foundation. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering 14 plus years of Marriott experience and knowledge.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Highgate Hotels
05.2025 - Current

Transitioned to another Highgate hotel.

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

Highgate Hotels
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

General Manager

KMI Management - Marriott Fairfield Inn And Suites
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and payroll.
  • Received superior customer service satisfaction scores for 2019 into 2020. Hotel was in the top 20% of Fairfield Inn's.
  • Took over Sales for the hotel. Set up new Direct Bills, booked groups and handled all Accounts Receivable for the hotel.

General Manager

Equis Hospitality - Marriott Towneplace Suites
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Handled all training, schedules, AR, payroll and billing for the hotel.
  • Trained new Managers being brought in to our properties on Marriott and company policies.
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
  • Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to verify protocol adherence.

Operations Manager

Equis Hospitality - Marriott Towneplace Suites
11.2015 - 09.2016
  • Maximized productivity and management systems by establishing specific goals and managing operations.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including supervising a team of 20 plus employees.
  • Handled all AR, schedules, billing and training.
  • Worked my way up through the Company, started with Equis in 2011.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ritenour Sr. High School
St Louis, MO
4 2004

No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

St. Louis University

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Recruitment
  • Client Account Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Sales expertise
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management

Certification

  • CPO Certified
  • Sales Edge Certified (Extended Stay)
  • Connect U Certified (Towneplace Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites and Residence Inn)

Timeline

General Manager

Highgate Hotels
05.2025 - Current

General Manager

Highgate Hotels
04.2023 - 05.2024

General Manager

KMI Management - Marriott Fairfield Inn And Suites
10.2019 - 04.2023

General Manager

Equis Hospitality - Marriott Towneplace Suites
09.2016 - 09.2019

Operations Manager

Equis Hospitality - Marriott Towneplace Suites
11.2015 - 09.2016

No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

St. Louis University

High School Diploma -

Ritenour Sr. High School