Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Awards

Shannon Draper

Fairfield Inn Spokane
Coeur d' Alene,ID
32
years of professional experience

Results-oriented General Manager with extensive experience in property management and a strong background in hospitality operations. Expertise in organizing and launching new properties, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through effective leadership and staff development. Knowledge gained from progressing from housekeeping to management contributes to a unique understanding of both guest needs and team dynamics.

Work History

General Manager

25 Years 9 Months
Fairfield Inn Spokane | 01.2001 - Current

To bring my managerial skills, leadership and experience to benefit your company. . I believe that combining my professional background and in-depth knowledge of the local area with your reputation as a leader in quality and guest satisfaction; we can work together to ensure the best possible stays for our guests. My work mission is to bring my experience in managing a high-level property and my proven success in helping organize and open new properties to you to help facilitate a stress free and smooth operation with this new property. Because I worked my way up from housekeeping to the General Manager, to task force managers at numerous brands including Courtyards, Hyatt place, Residence Inn, Springhill and Hilton brands. I will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with both staff and guests rarely seen in today’s management personnel. To grow my experience in the full-service hotel is very exciting for me.

General Manager

3 Years
Fairfield Inn Spokane and Coeur D' Alene | 01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Directed daily hotel operations to maintain brand standards, guest satisfaction, and service consistency.
  • Managed budgets, expense controls, and revenue strategies to strengthen profitability and forecasting accuracy.
  • Led department managers through staffing, scheduling, coaching, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Directed budgets, expense controls, and revenue strategies to enhance profitability and improve forecasting accuracy.

General Manger

3 Years
Fairfield Inn Coeur D' Alene ID | 01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Started as housekeeper in hotel, responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms.
  • Promoted to General Manager, leading a team of 25 employees.
  • Coordinated front office, housekeeping, and maintenance workflows to ensure seamless property operations.

Education

High School Diploma

Fairfield Professional Training | Coeur d'Alene
  • Leadership Coaching and Counseling
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Talent Acquisition and Retention Planning
  • Payroll Administration and Reporting
  • Performance Reviews and Compensation
  • Budget Management and Forecasting
  • Mediation and Problem Solving
  • Labor Law and Regulation Compliance
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • LEARN Leadership Training

Skills

Operations management
Leadership and team building
Efficient multi-tasker
Effective leader
Time management
Budget management
Property operations
Collaborative work

Accomplishments

  • Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
  • Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in growth of customer base.
  • Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.

Timeline

General Manager

Fairfield Inn Spokane
01.2001 - CurrentRead More

General Manager

Fairfield Inn Spokane and Coeur D' Alene
01.1998 - 01.2001Read More

General Manger

Fairfield Inn Coeur D' Alene ID
01.1995 - 01.1998Read More

Fairfield Professional Training

High School Diploma
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Awards

1995 Most Improved Guest Services Score Coeur D Alene ID, 1998 Most Improved Guest Services Score Spokane Washington, 2005 Hotel of the Year Summit Group, 2008, 2015 Nominated for GM of the year, Interstate Hotels and Resorts Highest Improved GSS, REVPAR Award
Shannon Draper