Chief Concierge
Courtyard By Marriott Charleston Historic District
Charleston, South Carolina Area
In charge of creating the best customer experience by anticipating the guest’s needs before they know what they need. Highlights:• Overseeing concierge team. Trainees are put through a rigorous “bootcamp” lasting two month to ensure superior knowledge of the area’s offerings, anticipating guests’ needs while upholding the finest customer service. • Improving the customer experience by only recommending attractions/ restaurants/tours, etc. that have been regularly evaluated as exceptional.• Designed custom maps and guides; most notably the best photo-ops in Charleston.• Increased Tripadvisor rating, within three years of opening, from #45 to being in the Top Ten list of hotels for Charleston.AWARD:2013 Eye On Service Award for the Crossroads Division of Interstate HotelsSimilar to winning Employee of the Year, this award is in recognition of associates who represent Interstate as leaders, create customer loyalty, and promote a positive workplace.