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Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida Area

Responsible for overseeing multiple hotels under a variety of franchise brands. This includes ensuring superior service is provided to all guests, product quality standards are met and profit is maximized through yield management and appropriate cost control.• Manage and support facility operations including guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, food and beverage and human resources of all hotels within area assigned.• Foster a positive, cooperative work environment between management on property and corporate team.• Directly manage General Managers in all assigned hotels. • Supervise employees in all departments of hotel they operate. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees. Directing work and addressing complaints and resolving problems.• Evaluate the operational and financial results of assigned properties regularly and reports these results to the Vice President of Operations.

In Sarasota / Bradenton

- Responsible for Sarasota area hotels - Courtyard by Marriott; Hampton Inn & Suites.- Led team through the renovation and re-branding process of Comfort Suites to Courtyard by Marriott.- Achieved 3 consecutive Platinum Circle Awards from Marriott for placing in top 5% of the Brand in guest satisfaction.- Acted as a task General Manager within the region to analyze operational deficiencies and employees' engagement. Prepared and executed corrective action plans.- Served in GM Council to work on preparing and implementing of company wide Retention Program to improve turnover within first 90 days and within the first year of employment.- Provided revenue management support for selected Buffalo Lodging properties

General Manager at Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC- Actively facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction.- Lead property to receive numerous quarterly Best of Homewood Suites Awards for top brand placement in guest service and food/beverage services.- Dive hotel to move from the 189th spot on Trip Advisor to #1 place from over 350 hotels in the Orlando area- Received "Travelers Choice Award 2011.”- Recognized from Hilton Worldwide for 7 consecutive Outstanding QA Inspections.- Task General Manager for SE region.

General Manager at Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC- Oversaw a broad range of hospitality operations for a 101-suite property, from front office administration and housekeeping services to facility maintenance and guest services.- Successfully achieved Gold Award from Choice Hotels International for excellent Guest Service and Quality of the product; moved from 250th place to 20th in the top ten percent of the brand.

Certified Hotel Administrator

The Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA®) is the most prestigious certification available to a hotel general manager and hospitality.

Hospitality Management Diploma

• Hospitality Today: An Introduction • Food and Beverage Management • Supervision in the Hospitality Industry • Hotel and Restaurant.

Room Division Management

• Supervision in the Hospitality Industry • Managing Front Office Operations • Managing Housekeeping Operations • Security and Loss.