CORNELIUS JOY
**** * ****** ********* **********, DC 20009
adgm3h@r.postjobfree.com
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leader
Philanthropist
Visionary
Event Planning
Fund Raising
Communications
Diversity
Networking
Minority Sensitivity
LGBTQ Sensitivity
Food & Beverage Mgmt
Staff Empowerment
Hotel Management
Training & Development
Computer Applications
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Caption, ADP, Workday, Alice, Micros, Open Table, Mini Bar Systems EDUCATION
The George Washington University – Washington, DC - Master of Arts in Education & Human Development May 2020 University of Phoenix – St. Louis, MO – Bachelor of Business Management May 2015 St. Louis Community College – St. Louis, MO – Associate of Arts, Dual Degree May 2008 Hospitality & Restaurant Management & Travel & Tourism SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Front of the House Manager
Hire, train, and supervise front of house staff
Ensure all customers service goals and sales objectives are met
Implement all new and current employee engagement strategies and training programs
Maintain good employee morale, overall performance and customer service
Manage all event planning from small private dining, happy hour, rooftop events to promoted social functions and banquets
Manage sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue and expense controls
Coordinate marketing team on all lead generation for incoming sales information
Floor Manager of Food Beverage
Manage operations of in house restaurants and room service productions
Conduct updated training for all staff members and maintained operational standards
Responsible for booking events & maintaining
exceptional customer service
Guest Relations Expert – Menus, Reservations, Parties
Partner Sales & Marketing on BEOs
Manage all Food and Beverage Department day to day operations within budgeted guidelines to the highest standards
Concierge
Coordinate with the Engineering, Valet and Security departments in relation to residential matters
Complete Training Certification Process
Review departmental safety information, practice emergency procedures in compliance with
condo standards
Implement Standards of Success; participate in
departmental problem-solving teams
Exhibit a polite and professional manner reflecting a willing attitude to accommodate occupants,
peers and vendors
Cross train with other departments
Shift Manager
Supervise a staff of 30 employees
Execute store operations during scheduled shifts
Organize opening and closing duties as assigned
Assist employee training/development
Provide feedback to store manager on employee
performance during shift
Follow all cash management and register
policies and ensure proper management
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Marriott Hotel Front of the House Manager 06/19 – Present Crown Plaza- Interstate / Hamilton Hotel DC Floor Manager of Food Beverage 05/17 – 06/19 Capitol Concierge Inc. Concierge 05/16 – Present
Starbucks Coffee, Shift Manager 09/15 – 06/17
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Chair of Events - Equality Chamber Commerce
Co-Chair People of Color National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Committee Representative, Human Rights Campaign, Washington DC
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Starbucks, DC Region, Washington DC
Volunteer, United Way
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of America, Saint Louis, MO