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Orlando, Fl, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Wisconsin Dells, Wi, Us

Wisconsin Dells, Wi, Us

Nassau, Bs

Nashville, Tn, Us

Focused on the growth and development, guest/team member experience and service execution of all M Street concepts. Leading the alignment all signature restaurants to maximize the power of the M Street Entertainment brand to attract and retain top talent, elevate quality and consistency of service performance and ensure vendors are delivering on their contractual commitments across all disciplines. Focused on negotiating, managing and implementing vendor relations to enhance business operations and performance; involving key stakeholders to ensure long-term success to enable service experiences.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Opening Hotel Operations Leader committed to delivering a modern luxury resort in Las Vegas, while challenging long standing paradigms to deliver a unique brand with a differentiated point of view. Established and maintained an elevated commitment to Marriott Brand standards as the 16th Autograph Collection Hotel. Responsible for leading all Hotel Team Members (1,500) with ongoing talent development to enable CoStars to deliver flawless guest experiences at each guest touch point through personalized service. Directly responsible for all Hotel Operations business performance, including: Rooms, Reservations (Hotel, Direct Marketing, Restaurant, Spa, Events), Resort Services (Guest Services), Front Services (Valet/Bell), VIP, Concierge, Training, Group Reservations, Public Areas, Housekeeping and Spa, Salon & Fitness. Ongoing Leadership responsibilities included: Hotel Operations Planning, Execution, Team Member Development, Leading the Culture, Budget, Forecast, Monthly P&L, and ongoing Strategic Planning for Hotel Operations. Committed to an differentiated guest experience, we created a culture of exceptional Guest Service, constantly challenging our guest service experience and executing strategies to enhance the emotional connection to our destination. Engaged and implemented Forbes Service Training throughout resort, elevating service through continuous talent development and focus. Created a culture of inspired learning & skill development focused on CoStar engagement. Negotiated and Implemented a new Culinary Bargaining Agreement for Housekeeping, Public Areas & Bell Services (nutriality agreement in effect prior to resort opening). Member of the Enterprise Risk Committee and establish and review all Enterprise Risk with Senior Leasership on an ongoing basis, contributing to the Business Continuity Plan & Emergency Response Plan. Ongoing investment in CoStars who desire upward mobility; Valley High School & UNLV Students. Community Volunteer: 60 hrs annually.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Opening Hotel Operations Leader committed to delivering a modern luxury resort in Las Vegas, while challenging long standing paradigms to deliver a unique brand with a differentiated point of view. Established and maintained an elevated commitment to Marriott Brand standards as the 16th Autograph Collection Hotel. Responsible for leading all Hotel Team Members (1,500) with ongoing talent development to enable CoStars to deliver flawless guest experiences at each guest touch point through personalized service. Directly responsible for all Hotel Operations business performance, including: Rooms, Reservations (Hotel, Direct Marketing, Restaurant, Spa, Events), Resort Services (Guest Services), Front Services (Valet/Bell), VIP, Concierge, Training, Group Reservations, Public Areas, Housekeeping and Spa, Salon & Fitness. Ongoing Leadership responsibilities included: Hotel Operations Planning, Execution, Team Member Development, Leading the Culture, Budget, Forecast, Monthly P&L, and ongoing Strategic Planning for Hotel Operations. Committed to an differentiated guest experience, we created a culture of exceptional Guest Service, constantly challenging our guest service experience and executing strategies to enhance the emotional connection to our destination. Engaged and implemented Forbes Service Training throughout resort, elevating service through continuous talent development and focus. Created a culture of inspired learning & skill development focused on CoStar engagement. Negotiated and Implemented a new Culinary Bargaining Agreement for Housekeeping, Public Areas & Bell Services (nutriality agreement in effect prior to resort opening). Member of the Enterprise Risk Committee and establish and review all Enterprise Risk with Senior Leasership on an ongoing basis, contributing to the Business Continuity Plan & Emergency Response Plan. Ongoing investment in CoStars who desire upward mobility; Valley High School & UNLV Students. Community Volunteer: 60 hrs annually.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Developed a brand Reservation Sales strategy to enable customized guest experiences (CX) based on purpose of stay, group and leisure, while increasing share of wallet pre-arrival and unveiling resort offerings to increase connectivity. Created a consolidation plan to centralize four independent Gaylord Hotels Reservation Sales teams and Grand Ole Opry / Ryman ticketing into one contact center with direct integration into our Sales, Marketing and Operations strategies. Lead the brand transition from Canyon Ranch SpaClub to Relache Spa & Salon at Gaylord Palms due to poor business performance and contract termination, within three days from notification to re-opening. Supported all Gaylord Hotel operations teams as a Task Force leader for new openings and transitions.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Lead the Hotel Operations division of a 1,404 room destination resort, supporting a group and leisure focused hotel with 400,000 square feet of meeting & event facilities, five restaurants, full service Canyon Ranch SpaClub and recreational area with multiple pool decks. Leadership Committee member who continuously developed and implemented property-wide strategies to deliver services that enabled the guest to maximize their experience and business expectations through their relationship with Gaylord Hotels. Responsible for supporting all STARS (Team Members) with training, development, tools and resources to deliver flawless guest experiences at each guest touch point. Responsible for Hotel Operations Planning, Execution, Team Member Development, Leading the Culture, Budget, Forecast, Monthly P&L, and ongoing Strategic Planning. Culture. Consistently delivering 'STAR’s First Culture' while building relationships between businesses and teams to create buy-in, enabling long-term mutual success.

Nashville, Tn, Us

As General Manager, I lead and supported all STARS of a 303-room hotel with 25,000 sqr ft. of meeting facilities. Directly responsible for the Budget, Forecast, Monthly P&L, ongoing Strategic Planning, Team Member Development, Hotel, F&B, Sales and Marketing Teams. Delivered $9 million in Revenue and $1.655 million in OI in 2006, a 35% increase in OI from $8 million in Revenue and $1.225 million in OI in 2005. Increased Group ADR from $84 to $106 in less than 9 months with F&B minimums and stronger cancellation policies in each contract; including attrition and premiums rates for meeting spaces. Strategically Invested capital in the facility and individual departments, focusing on areas of greatest return on STAR Satisfaction, Guest Satisfaction and Financial return. As a community volunteer, I participated in Junior Achievement of Nashville, United Blood Services of Nashville. I was also honored to be a Board Member of the Greater Nashville Hotel & Lodging Association – GNH&LA, 2006-2007.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Lead the successful opening of a full service 25k sqr ft Resort Spa and Fitness Center to include: Leaders, Guest Reception, Reservations, Spa Sales, Therapists, Aestheticians, Fitness Trainers, Spa Hosts, Pool Lifeguards and Pool Attendants. Implemented Brand Alignment & Development, Vendor Selection, ongoing Strategic Planning, Team Member Development, Sales and Marketing. Created an Annual Budget, Forecast and Monthly P&L. Executed personalize service by focusing on each guest experience, enabling a Luxury Spa service experience. Created a ‘STARcentric’ environment with enhanced training provided by select vendors to ensure flawless product knowledge and application to benefit the guest experience and retail sales. Developed financial measurement tools to review daily spa statistics to proactively manage all KPI’s within the financial period, establishing a proactive approach to financial goals. Met and exceeding all opening commitments.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us