Travis Severson
Lawton
Summary
Award winning General Manager with over 12 years of management experience. With a combination of my experience and knowledge in management, I would be a huge asset to lead a team of any size. Extensive knowledge of P & L statements, budgets and forecasts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Intermountain Management
03.2023 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- 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.
- 80 rooms
- 20 associate team
General Manager
Blue Sky Hospitality
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- 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.
- 96 rooms
- 25 associate team
Aimbridge Hospitality
Task Force Manager
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Task Force Manager 2020-2021
- Area Manager 2019-2020
- General Manager Fairfield Inn Cuero 2017-2019
- Traveled to hotels across the United States during Covid to help manage the day to day operations
- Oversaw 3 Marriott properties in West Texas. Fairfield Inn Pecos, Fairfield Inn Cotulla, SpringHill Suites San Angelo
- Leader of the year nominee Aimbridge Hospitality 2018
- QA of the year award winner Aimbridge Hospitality 2018
- Marriott Gold award winner 2018
Assistant General Manager
Sun Development
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Assistant General Manager
Champion Hotels
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager
Thompson Associates
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Create contracts for groups and events
Education
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Phoenix
Online05-2014
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
Mason City, IA05-2003
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
Accomplishments
- Leadership Excellence nominee Aimbridge Hospitality 2018
- Elite Appreciate award winner Marriott 2018
- Quality Assurance of the Year award winner Aimbridge Hospitality 2018
- Marriott Silver award winner 2017
- Marriott Gold award winner 2018
- Employee of the year Courtyard Quail Springs 2012
Certification
- Serv Safe
- CPR Certified
- Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Server
- Oklahoma Seller Server
- Food Handlers Texas
- Food Handlers Oklahoma
- Fairfield Inn Marriott GM certified
- Springhill Suites Marriott GM certified
Timeline
General Manager
Intermountain Management
03.2023 - Current
General Manager
Blue Sky Hospitality
06.2021 - 07.2022
Aimbridge Hospitality
Task Force Manager
08.2017 - 07.2021
Assistant General Manager
Sun Development
02.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant General Manager
Champion Hotels
08.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager
Thompson Associates
08.2011 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
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