General Manager
Managed the daily operations of a 181 room property while leading and mentoring a staff of 45 employees within Housekeeping, Front Office, Sales/Marketing, Food and Beverage and Engineering departments. Played a crucial role in improving operational efficiency that resulted in Year over Year house profit margin growth. ● Managed a $9M budget and all hotel operations, including Sales and Marketing and Food & Beverage● Achieved above average Intent to Recommend and Room Cleanliness Guest Satisfaction scores on a monthly basis, driving an increase in occupancy by Marriott Bonvoy members and an increase in the number repeat groups by 90%.● Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue and labor forecasts, monthly executive summary on hotel performance, and the annual operating budget to present to corporate and the ownership team. ● Actively participated in the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Alexandria events to uncover new business while networking with hospitality colleagues. ● Oversaw and helped manage the renovation of all 181 guest rooms and public space, which led to an increase in guest satisfaction scores and an increase in occupancy by being able to share shift group and transient business from the competition.