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GeneralManager

Scott Katren

Erie,PA

Summary

Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record at Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, Harborcreek, enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Expert in leadership and operations management

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, Harborcreek
07.2024 - Current

I oversee the operations of hotel and staff. I am a "hands on" manager who works along side my team. My responsibilities include: Customer Service: Problem solving; Hiring, Training Coaching and Counseling my employees; Maintaining the operating budget, Increasing revenue, minimizing costs; Invoicing; Yield management Preparing and submitting reports Cooperating with the sales director to promote the hotel.

Personal Care Giver

Private
08.2019 - 06.2024

During this time period I took leave from working in the public sector and had the privilege to work as my mother's full time caregiver. My mother suffers from dementia and immobility.

General Manager

Comfort Inn at Splash Lagoon
07.2016 - 08.2019

I oversaw the operations of the hotel and staff. My duties included all that are mentioned above in my current position at the Cobblestone Hotel. In addition since this hotel was part of the Splash Lagoon Resort Complex I worked with the water park sales team, management and staff to create water park packages.

Assistant General Manager

Hilton Garden Inn
07.2014 - 07.2016

I assisted the general manager in the operations of the hotel. In addition I was the Director of services for the Ambassador Complex which included the Conference center, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Courtyard by Marriott. prior to this I served as the Office Supervisor of the Hilton, where I was responsible for the operations of the Front desk.

Breakfast Host / Guest Services Attendant

Homewood Suites by Hilton
08.2008 - 08.2009

Preparing breakfast and serving as a hotel Front Desk agent.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
05-1990

Bachelor of Arts - History

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05-1987

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff management
  • Customer relations
  • Inventory control
  • Employee scheduling
  • Administrative skills
  • P&L management

Timeline

General Manager

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, Harborcreek
07.2024 - Current

Personal Care Giver

Private
08.2019 - 06.2024

General Manager

Comfort Inn at Splash Lagoon
07.2016 - 08.2019

Assistant General Manager

Hilton Garden Inn
07.2014 - 07.2016

Breakfast Host / Guest Services Attendant

Homewood Suites by Hilton
08.2008 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - Theology

Saint Vincent College

Bachelor of Arts - History

Gannon University
Scott Katren