My name is Raymond Jones, and I am a hospitality professional with over 32 years of experience. I was drawn to the Service Industry at an early age. Ever since, I have thrived in this arena in one capacity or another.I gained and honed my skills in the art of delivering world-class service during my years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. I have held leadership roles at several 5 Star and/or 5 Diamond properties in Marina del Rey, San Francisco, Singapore & Boston and a 2-time Manager of the Quarter recipient. My specialty was Guest Services, leading large multifaceted teams with many moving parts. I developed, trained, and successfully managed the team synergy of these large departments for the sole purpose of creating memorable guest experiences. I had the good fortune of working at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia during a magical time – ranked #1 in the world and the only hotel to earn a perfect score for service by Condé Nast Traveler. At the time, it held the distinction as the world’s only “6” Star hotel, competing with hotels like The Peninsula Hong Kong & Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.My career eventually pivoted to the parking industry – Hospitality Division. In this role, my goal was to influence & leverage my luxury hotel savvy to help shift the paradigm of the parking world. I have held Director, National Director, and VP positions for three different companies. My experiences in hospitality over the past three decades have given me a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive in this industry and has led me to Executive Recruiting, here at Gecko Hospitality.I love meeting new people, especially hoteliers and servant leaders. Curious by nature, I take pride in mentoring and coaching to find out what makes people tick. I'm a dog lover, an avid photographer, self-proclaimed foodie, and world-traveler. However, I love nothing more than connecting top-tier hospitality professionals to their dreams. Let’s connect and make those dreams a reality!