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Tara Haines

Tara Haines

Hospitality & Tourism Professional
Richmond,KY

Summary

With a proven track record at Days Inn Hotel, I excel in enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. My expertise in staff training and problem-solving, coupled with a knack for fostering positive team environments, significantly boosts service quality. Skilled in both employee scheduling and effective communication, I consistently exceed customer and employer expectations.

Work History

Hospitality Manager

Days Inn Hotel
  • Increased customer service ratings significantly through personable service.
  • Promoted a positive work environment fostering teamwork among employees across all departments within the establishment.
  • Optimized staffing schedules based on expected occupancy rates, maximizing productivity without compromising on service quality.
  • Collaborated with various departments to achieve operational excellence, boosting overall guest experience quality.
  • Developed a loyal customer base by consistently exceeding expectations with personalized attention and care.
  • Managed daily operations for a smooth functioning of the establishment, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through regular audits and inspections.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services at competitive prices.
  • Scheduled work hours for Number employees to achieve adequate manpower coverage.
  • Filed incident reports and handled inappropriate behavior to document problems and disturbances.
  • Established emergency response protocols for seamless management of crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of guests and staff.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing effective solutions.
  • Boosted hotel quality and service scores by motivating and supporting guest services and housekeeping employees.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries, and any additional services needed.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.

Food Service Worker

Long John Silver's
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
  • Increased customer service ratings significantly through personable service.
  • Promoted a positive work environment fostering teamwork among employees across all departments within the establishment.
  • Optimized staffing schedules based on expected occupancy rates, maximizing productivity without compromising on service quality.
  • Collaborated with various departments to achieve operational excellence, boosting overall guest experience quality.
  • Developed a loyal customer base by consistently exceeding expectations with personalized attention and care.
  • Managed daily operations for a smooth functioning of the establishment, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through regular audits and inspections.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services at competitive prices.
  • Scheduled work hours for Number employees to achieve adequate manpower coverage.
  • Filed incident reports and handled inappropriate behavior to document problems and disturbances.
  • Established emergency response protocols for seamless management of crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of guests and staff.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing effective solutions.
  • Boosted hotel quality and service scores by motivating and supporting guest services and housekeeping employees.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries, and any additional services needed.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.

Education

Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality Management

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
06.1999

Pre College Curriculum - Business Management

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
06.1995

Skills

  • Employee scheduling
  • Staff training and development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Guest relations management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Reservation systems
  • Hotel operations
  • Customer rapport
  • Supply purchasing
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Hospitality Manager

Days Inn Hotel

Food Service Worker

Long John Silver's

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites

Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality Management

Eastern Kentucky University

Pre College Curriculum - Business Management

Lafayette High School
Tara HainesHospitality & Tourism Professional