David Wittish Email & Phone Number

United States

Orlando And Jacksonville, Florida Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando East / Ucf

The property features 112 guest rooms, 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and an expanded outdoor area. Amenities of the hotel include a fitness center, complimentary wireless Internet, complimentary breakfast and the Fairfield 100% Guarantee. Since opening the property has won back to back Marriott gold awards (2017 & 2018) for finishing in the top 10% of the brand for guest scores.

Hampton Inn & Suites / Holiday Inn Express Apopka, Fl

The two properties have a total of 158 rooms and 3 meeting rooms. Began management of properties when they were under a PIM, both properties are now in the top 20% of their respective companies and have received numerous outstandings on their QA’s. Was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operation including guest and employee satisfaction, sales and marketing, human resources and financial performance. Lead the team in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations. Cultivating a property environment that emphasized motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing great service to achieve guests, employees, corporate and owners satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Promote synergy between departments via daily, weekly and monthly management and staff meetings. Supervise supplies inventory, scheduling, forecasting and budget to maximize revenue. Perform daily inspections of the hotel to ensure cleanliness and maintenance issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Supervise the food & beverage department operations to ensure quality control standards

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary Fl

131 room, Lighthouse award winning (top 5% of brand) hotel located in a premier, multi-faceted upscale office park. Analyzed hotel financials, provided accurate and timely reports, generated new and repeat business in alignments with sales goals, maximized profits by practicing stringent cost controls to include labor costs through proper training and scheduling, guided the hotel in a positive direction understanding the diverse workforce and pro-active recruitment of qualified candidates. Managed brand training; understood Human Resources, and regulatory agency requirements.

Hyatt Regancy Grand Cypress, Lake Buena Vista Fl

815 room, full service property with four restaraunts, four Jack Nicholas signature designed golf courses, tennis and equestrian clubs. Assisted in overseeing the entire housekeeping and laundry area with 50+ employees. Maintained inventory, ordering and tracking of all supplies for Housekeeping, Laundry and Public areas departments. Coordinated staff training, development and scheduling. Effectively communicated with guests, other departments and team members. Managed all special needs of VIP guests, amenities, etc. Assisted in the conversion from Encore PMS system to Opera PMS system. Part of the opening team for the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa.

Hyatt Regancy Grand Cypress Lake Buena Vista Fl

Assisted in planning and managing long and short-term operations for the Front Office, Regency Club VIP lounge- restaurant and Concierge during a full $65,000,000 hotel renovation. Maintained inventory for 815 guest rooms. Managed overnight hotel Food and Beverage, Security and Engineering departments. Coached and counseled employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures. Lead the Front Office team to #1 in the company with our brand standard Gold Passport program. Maintained information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc. Anticipated, analyzed, investigated and resolved guests service needs and complaints. Ensured proper staffing levels for great customer service.

Hyatt Regancy Grand Cypress Lake Buena Vista Fl

Assisted in planning, scheduling and managing recreational activity agendas, activities, teambuilding events, children’s programs, personal training, fitness classes and group massages for transient and corporate groups of 100+ guests. Maintained a constant surveillance of all activities and assisted to injured guests until emergency medical services arrived. Promoted a fun and relaxing atmosphere for all guests by expressing an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.