Hotel General Manager
Spearheaded the rebranding and transformation of Stay & Save Extended Stay into Ocala Suites, achieving a remarkable increase in profitability of over 75% within a year.Managed comprehensive operational activities, including front desk operations, housekeeping, maintenance, and security, optimizing overall hotel performance and guest satisfaction.Led talent acquisition and staffing strategies, efficiently filling vacancies with highly skilled professionals and fostering an environment of excellence.Elevated guest retention and satisfaction levels by swiftly addressing inquiries and resolving any issues, reinforcing the brand's commitment to exceptional service.Boosted brand visibility and presence through strategic marketing, advertising, and SEO tactics, significantly increasing market penetration and awareness.Successfully built an advanced hotel website from the ground up, featuring seamless booking capabilities for improved guest experience. Overcame a major challenge swiftly by introducing a temporary site within ten days after the original was unexpectedly deleted, ensuring uninterrupted direct bookings and demonstrating exceptional resilience and strategic problem-solving skills.Innovated the guest management process by implementing a new property management system, which served as the operational core for reservations, check-ins/check-outs, and room management.Achieved substantial cost savings by negotiating with a new payment processing vendor, reducing processing fees by $30K, and enhancing financial efficiency.Successfully enhanced the revenue stream of Ocala Suites, escalating monthly revenue from $40k to over $82k through strategic restructuring of business operations.