Michael Rupkey Email & Phone Number

Rochester, MN, US

Courtyard By Marriott Rochester, MN

• Hired as the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott
• In-charge of a full room renovation of the courtyard
• Oversees all aspects of the hotel operation including: guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, Bistro/ Saints on Second restaurant, team building and staff development.
• Hands on but also able to delegate responsibilities to leadership team and staff members
• Putting together budget and P&L

Warner Robins, GA

• Oversee operation of Peachstate Hospitality Hotel portfolio; 9 properties; 3 brands - Marriott Fairield Inn and Suites, Spring Hill Suites and Courtyard; HIG Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites; Carlson Country.
• Work with General Managers to set goals for their properties.
• Implement fiscal year budget ($10M).
• Interview and hire new General Managers and other senior staff.
• Set Hotel standards for Peachstate Hospitality. Redesigned handbook.
• Assist General Managers with Revenue Management.

Warner Robins GA

• .Successfully opened 106 room and 5,000 square foot conference center for Peachstate Hospitality, LLC in December 2010.
• Earned prestigious Marriott Platinum Award January 2011& 2012.
• Responsible for full operation of hotel and conference center.
• Hired entire staff of hourly employees preopening.
• Facilitated Marriott corporate training of newly hired staff.
• Direct reports included:o Assistant General Manager o Director of Sales o Director of Food and Beverage o Executive Housekeepero Chief Engineer

Promoted to General Manager of the Athens, GA Courtyard by Marriott to manage a 105 room downtown property.* Responsibilities include training Assistant General Manager to become a General Manager within the McKibbon Group. * Supervise the training of 3 department heads (Restaurant, Housekeeping and Engineering) * Supervise DOS and direct sales team to.

Hired to complete Management Training Program for upscale 128 room Riverfront property catering to business, group and leisure travel. Property includes meeting space, breakfast only restaurant, coffee shop, pool and state of the art workout area.* Responsibilities included training and supervising housekeeping and restaurant staff. Staff consists of 3.

Responsible for pre-opening and management of an upscale, award winning, business property featuring 66 guestrooms and suites. Property includes a pool, workout room, business center, modified breakfast area and multiple conference rooms. * Responsible for maximizing hotel value through revenue growth, expense control and excellent guest service via the.

Pre-opening and General Manager responsibilities for limited service property featuring 57 rooms and suites. * Duties included bids for landscaping and, advertising. * Developing marketing plans, hiring, and training staff, selecting vendors, setting rates and rate scale, and forecasting operating budget. * Excellent revenue and rooms management skills.

Responsible for guest check in and check out of a newly renovated 67-room limited service property. * Responsible for cleanliness of the hotel as well as all guest services.* Duties included night audit as well as the set up and break down of the continental breakfast. * Trained new GSR's upon hire.

Responsible for motivating and coaching "B" team soccer players to a successful season. Assisted in coaching the "A" team when there was not a conflict in scheduling.

Responsible for efficient and courteous check in and check out of guests of a 580-room Four Diamond property. * Handled a $500.00 drawer with continuous balancing at end of shift.* Duties expanded to include Express Desk and interaction with Radisson noted VIP's. * Recipient of a variety of awards and incentives put in place by the Radisson South, to.