Kara Lundgren, Mba

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General Manager @ Courtyard by Marriott
Miami, FL, US
Kara Lundgren, Mba's Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, United States
About Kara Lundgren, Mba

Experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Management, Hospitality Management, to include buying expertise. Customer Service, Sales, and Strategic Planning. Strong sales professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Business Administration and Management from Florida International University.

Kara Lundgren, Mba's Current Company Details
Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard By Marriott

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General Manager
Miami, FL, US
Employees:
15282
Kara Lundgren, Mba Work Experience Details
  • Courtyard By Marriott
    General Manager
    Courtyard By Marriott
    Miami, Fl, Us
  • Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
    General Manager
    Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach Sep 2020 - Sep 2023
    Opening in January 2021 one of Fort Lauderdale Beaches newest boutique property located at 2231 N Ocean Blvd
  • Circ Hotel
    General Manager
    Circ Hotel Jul 2017 - Mar 2020
    - Launched a new, 111-room boutique hotel in Downtown Hollywood, Florida.- Responsible for all critical path milestones including concept development, brand positioning, recruiting and on-boarding of opening staff in all departments.- On boarding, training and development of executive committee consisting seven members.
  • Task Force/Trust Hospitality Llc
    Operations Executive
    Task Force/Trust Hospitality Llc Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
    - Task Force: Director of Rooms position for The Stella Hotel, a 176-room hotel that opened in April 2017.- Oversaw daily operations for housekeeping, laundry and front office.- Implemented Trust Hospitality standard operating procedures, chemical training, laundry efficiencies, guest service and valet training programs.
  • Task Force/Trust Hospitality Llc
    Operations Executive
    Task Force/Trust Hospitality Llc Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
    - Task Force: Hotel Manager position for Zemi Beach Resort, a 64-room boutique luxury resort.- Implemented and upgraded housekeeping, laundry, guest service systems and departments.
  • Amara Cay Resort
    General Manager
    Amara Cay Resort Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
    Islamorada, Florida, Us
    - Full profit and loss responsibility for upscale boutique resort generating more than $10 million in annual revenue.- Presided over $20 million dollar renovation of all guest rooms, food and beverage outlets, public spaces and exterior site.- Responsible for all critical path milestones to relaunch including concept development, brand position,recruiting and on-boarding of opening staff in all departments.- Designed all resort collateral, wrote and implement all service standards and operating standards- Maintained positive gross operating profit through renovation and relaunch.- Key on site project manager during renovation, liaison between ownership, vendors, contractors, andmanagement company.- On boarded, trained, and developed an executive committee consisting of 6 members and 75 associates.- Launched Oltremare Ristorante, coastal Italian themed restaurant and lobby bar maintaining food cost at 32% and beverage cost of 22%.- First restaurant in the Florida Keys to be recognized from the Florida Department of Agriculture as a "Fresh from Florida" restaurant. - Wine Spectator Award recipient for 2016 as a new launch restaurant.- Served as brand ambassador for Amara Cay Resort in target market, industry and mainstream media, and special events.- Property profiled in major publications to include: Travel Leisure, Conde Nast, Miami Herald, The Telegraph UK, The Sun UK, Montreal Gazette, Urban Daddy, Haute Living, Deco Drive, CNN Latin America and Telemundo.- Maintain strong guest loyalty ranking in Top 5 of Islamorada Resorts February 2016.- Assumed responsibility for La Siesta Resort, a newly renovated 53-room property.
  • Florida Keys Community College
    Adjunct Professor
    Florida Keys Community College Aug 2013 - May 2014
    Fl, Us
    - Developed and taught class curriculum for Introduction to Hospitality 101.- Developed and taught class curriculum for Hospitality Sales and Marketing 102.- Offered continuing education courses to local professionals Member of Curriculum Advisory Committee.
  • Hampton Inn And Suites
    General Manager
    Hampton Inn And Suites Dec 2008 - Feb 2014
    Stillwater, Oklahoma, Us
    - Managed 79-room oceanfront hotel and on-site 200 seat restaurant, Outback Steakhouse.- Budgeted, forecasted and yielded hotel to achieve both top dollar revenues and bottom line profit achieving GOP of 40% - Maintained top ranking with Smith Travel Research weekly and monthly while continuing to grow RevPar year over year.- Directly solicited all sales and marketing leads Handled all hiring, training, and retention of associates. - Franchise representative for ownership and Outback Steakhouse at all meetings and conferences. - Oversaw partnership with Outback Steakhouse in brand standards and menu roll outs on a six week rolling average.- Ensured all brand standards and initiatives of Hilton Hotels were followed.
  • Courtyard By Marriott
    Assistant General Manager
    Courtyard By Marriott Dec 2005 - Dec 2008
    - Monitored monthly inventory of supplies and equipment.- Ensured purchases made were within budget and by approved vendors. - Active member of the hotel executive committee.- Oversaw all rooms and food and beverage departments.- Raised hotel guest satisfaction surveys scores from Red Zone to an acceptable ranking. - Assisted General Manager with preparation of property budget and forecasts.- Assisted the Accounting Manager with reconciliation of all financial accounts.
  • Houston Marriott Medical Center
    Banquet Manager
    Houston Marriott Medical Center Aug 2004 - Dec 2005
    - Executed all corporate and social catering events.- Worked with on-site sales managers and event booking centers.- Coordinated all staffing of events to include staffing companies.- Received 100% on all Quality Assurance Audits.

Kara Lundgren, Mba Education Details

  • Florida International University
    Florida International University
    General
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
    Stephen F. Austin State University
    Hospitality Administration/Management

Frequently Asked Questions about Kara Lundgren, Mba

What company does Kara Lundgren, Mba work for?

Kara Lundgren, Mba works for Courtyard By Marriott

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Kara Lundgren, Mba's current role is General Manager.

What schools did Kara Lundgren, Mba attend?

Kara Lundgren, Mba attended Florida International University, Stephen F. Austin State University.

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