Nicole Childers
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Ocoee, FL 34761 407-***-****
Qualifications Summary
A seasoned hospitality professional at multiple 4 Diamond Properties with
experience in business and family markets. Strengths include
organizational development, leadership, and effective communication. These
experiences and strengths will lead to continued high performance and high
results.
Education
Columbia College, MBA - 2016
University of Central Florida, Rosen School of Hospitality - Graduated
2010
Experience Highlights
Project Management:
. Lead manager for guest interaction on several multi-million
dollar renovation projects
o Pool Renovation, Hallway Renovation, Club Renovation
. Worked with Sales and Marketing to highlight key areas of the
hotel and enhance marketing opportunities
. Established new empowerment programs on how to handle guest
complaints resulting in a 11% decrease in compensation while
improving customer satisfaction scores
Customer Service:
. Effectively managed guest relations during all aspects of their
stay to increase Market Metrix Scores
. Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and
external guests to ensure challenges were rectified
Management Skills:
. Ability to work with a diverse team with multitude levels of
skill
. Established training procedures to increase specific metrics of
the hotel
. Able to motivate groups of people toward a goal while continuing
to build team morale
. Conduct performance appraisals on yearly bases
Employment History - Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
. Hard Rock Hotel - Housekeeping Manager (650 Rooms) February 2011 -
Current
o Increased customer satisfaction ratings index by3% within one
year
o Reduced staff turnover by 40% with the implementation of several
morale and team build programs
o Achieved 100% of training goals ahead of schedule by empowering
the trainers.
o Increased productivity by 4% with the creation of new business
processes
o Participated on the housekeeper incentive program
implementation project team (Diamond Program)
o Worked with a consulting company to increase productivity and
efficiency resulting in savings of $230,000 in GRAs alone
o Coordinated renovation model rooms with designer for final
approval.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel - Housekeeping Manager (750 Rooms) February
2010 - February 2011
o Successfully executed OSHA training prior executive deadline.
o Organized a structured approach to optimized 2nd shift
productivity by implementing new procedures
. Increased efficiency of housekeepers to 30 minute rooms
from 45 minutes
. Worked with turndown attendants to meet standards that
were previously not met
o Increased productivity of the Housekeepers by implementing new
technology and accountability
o Assisted with coordinating renovation rooms with designer for
final approval
Hard Rock Hotel - Manager On Duty (650 Rooms) August 2007 -
February 2010
o Decreased organization metrics of guest compensation by 9%
o Highly experienced at handling high profile guests; including
presidential candidates, politicians, and professionals from all
entertainment media
o Developed training programs that created cost savings and
increased customer satisfaction
Other Positions Held at Hard Rock Hotel January 2002 - August 2007
Management in Training Concierge
Front Desk Supervisor Pastry Chef for Full Service Restaurant
Front Desk Agent Barista for on property Starbucks
Computer Skills - Opera, AS400, Expresso, HotSOS, Lotus Notes, Outlook,
Microsoft Office Suites, Gold Key, 60WPM
Awards - Nominee Manager of the Quarter