Elaine Edging *******@*****.***
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Bachelor of Science
Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional and Tourism Management
National Sanitation Certificate, SERVSAFE Food Protection
State Farm Insurance, All volumes of the basic insurance courses
InterContinental Hotels Group, Sales Training
Brookway College, Associate Business Degree, Manchester, England
Brookway High School, Manchester, England
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Candlewood Suites, Director of Sales 2010-
present
* Increase revenues and build relationships in extended stay market
Signature Inn/Jameson Inn, General Manager/Regional Training Manager
1998-2010
* Regional Quality Assurance Inspector
* Promote, Manage and Coordinate daily operations of hotel
* Human Resources; interview, recruit, hire, mentor, train employees
* Payroll and Benefits administration
* Maintain high level of Legendary Service to all guests
* Event Coordinator and Community Relations
* Financial analysis of Profit & Loss statements
* Involvement in the local community to promote Sales & Marketing
* Networking to increase business volume
* Control labor standards, based on occupancy
* Develop and Manage operational budget
* Sales and Marketing, establish goals, develop achievement plans
* Mentor incoming General Managers for other properties
* Committee to develop Internal Audit Procedure
* Negotiate and Manage Vendor Contracts
* Banquet and Meeting Planning
Lafayette National Bank, Human Resource Assistant 1988-
1991
* Documentation of personnel procedures
* Development of Performance and Mentoring plans
* Organized Management Training Programs and Travel Planning
* Recruit, screen and interview applicants
* Employee and Retiree assistance with Insurance Claims
State Farm Insurance, Fire Claims Assistant 1986-
1988
* Underwriter in claims process unit
Ronaldo's, Rota, Spain, Food & Beverage Trainee 1984-
1986
* Hostess in Seasonal Restaurant
Vendops Limited, Manchester, England. Management Trainee 1980-
1984
* Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable
* Controlled Expenses, Purchased Stock
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Elaine Edging
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EXPERIENCE
InterContinental Hotels Group, Can Do Sales Training 2010
Opera, Property Management System 2010
HolidexPlus, reservation system 2010
Signature/Jameson Inn, Mentor Property for training new Managers
2001-2010
Signature Inn/Jameson Inn, Traveling Manager 2000-2003
Signature Inn/Jameson Inn, Regional Training Manager 2001-
2010
Signature Inn/Jameson Inn, Quality Assurance Inspector 2005-
2008
Signature Inn, Internal Audit Inspector 2003-
2005
Signature Inn, Managed guestroom renovation team 2000-
2001
RoomMaster, Property Management System 2004
ImagInn, Property Management System, Signature Inn 2000
Visitor Profile Studies, Lafayette Convention Visitor Bureau
1999
and Purdue University Tourism Dept.
Tippecanoe County Extension Homemakers, Lafayette, Indiana 1990-
1999
President, Treasurer, Secretary.
Beta Sigma Phi International, President, Vice President, Treasurer,
1989-1994
Secretary. State Council Day Convention Chairperson, Registration
Chairperson, Event Planner.
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AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention Program 2008-
2009
Park Management Group General Manager Council Member 2007
Signature Inn Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluations
2001-2006
Signature Inn General Manager of the Year Award 2003
Signature Inn General Manager of the Year Award 2002
Signature Inn Espirit de Corps General Manager Award
2001
Purdue University Dean's List
1999
RHIT Society member 1999
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Member 1999
Golden Key National Honor Society Member 1999
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Member 1999
Image Builders, Marriott's Adoption Program Purdue University
1998
Fund-raiser Chairperson, Lafayette 56ERS Football 1997
Events Planner Amelia Earhart Elementary School 1995
Extension Homemakers Scholarship Recipient 1994
Purdue University Scholarship Recipient, SPAN Plan Program
1994
Volunteer for the March of Dimes 1990-1995
Volunteer for the American Cancer Society 1992-
1996
Beta Sigma Phi International, Chapter Woman of the Year 1990
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