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Teresa Chong

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Adaptable Assistant General Manager with solid knowledge of recruiting and evaluation techniques, customer service principles and financial management concepts. Collaborative team player bringing 21 years of comprehensive hospitality experience completing managerial and administrative tasks to keep company running smoothly. Commended for outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.

Results-oriented, bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staybridge Suites-Carmel Hotel

American Hospitality Management
04.2023 - 09.2023

Managing and coordinating the activities of the sales department such as meetings and events.

Handle guest calls, sending and responding emails.

Creating group blocks for site Search events, responding to RFP's and making contracts for large groups and events.

Scheduling events, I was proudly part of negotiations that took years in the making such a large contract with the giant of technology in Carmel "ZOTEC", personally coordinate and held a large event for Delta Faucet International, for over 40 international travelers, utilizing my bilingual skills.

Creating and reviewing sales reports.

Managing and updating sales presentations materials including brochures.

Preparing quotes for potential guest, processing inquires and billings for business and PM accounts.

Develop and maintain file systems to keep sales records, run reports, provide financial information, statistics, percentages, gains and losses to my former DOS and GM.

Managing sales department calendar.

Constantly tracking and exceeding sales goals.



Assistant General Manager

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
08.2020 - 01.2023
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
  • Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
  • Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
  • Controlled business inventory to keep numbers beneath targets through expert oversight and usage monitoring.
  • Oversaw payroll preparation and administration for staff.
  • Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Operations Manager

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.

Executive Housekeeper

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
08.2003 - 06.2018
  • Conducted daily walk throughs and inspections of guest rooms and public spaces.
  • Ordered supplies through approved vendors and submitted invoices for payments.
  • Prepared and distributed assignment sheets to assigned staff.
  • Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
  • Monitored cleanliness of lobby, swimming pool and other common areas.

Room Inspector

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
02.2003 - 08.2003
  • Maintained business cleanliness protocols by inspecting guest rooms.
  • Assisted guests with requests by communicating with other team members.
  • Entered room inspection issues and discrepancies into property management system.

Housekeeper

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
10.2002 - 02.2003
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mx.
06.1992

Skills

  • Budget control
  • Business Development
  • Business operations background
  • Training and development skill
  • Team leadership strength
  • Supervision and training
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Schedule management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Experience in hotel sales

Certification

Serv-safe certified until 2025

Timeline

Staybridge Suites-Carmel Hotel

American Hospitality Management
04.2023 - 09.2023

Assistant General Manager

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
08.2020 - 01.2023

Operations Manager

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
06.2018 - 08.2020

Executive Housekeeper

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
08.2003 - 06.2018

Room Inspector

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
02.2003 - 08.2003

Housekeeper

Staybridge Suites-Fishers Hotel
10.2002 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Teresa Chong