Experience
Project Coordinator, Hunter Construction Services, Deerfield Beach, Fl. Feb. 2007-Mar. 2011
Worked on a $13 million condo renovation
Scheduled tenant relocation
Restoration thru final phase
Front Desk Supervisor, Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton, Fl. May 2004-Nov.2006
Responsible for training a staff of 10
Interim front desk manager
Daily scheduling and staff meetings
Responsible for V.I.P. guests and concierge services
Trained and participated in hurricane planning and preparation
Received nine Marriott “Spirit to Serve” awards
Earned Associate of the Month, September 2004
Recreation/Beach & Pool Manager, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, Fl. Dec. 2001-May 2003
Trained and managed a staff of 20 in a high-end resort setting
Responsible for 4 pools, 660 feet of beach, and 18 luxury cabanas
Developed recreational programs for guests and members
Received Manager of the Quarter, 1st quarter 2001
Guest Relations Manager, Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago, Ill. May 2001-Dec. 2001
Responsible for Six Continents Club; a guest recognition program
Handled all V.I.P. guest check-ins and departures
Updated daily briefing with general manager concerning all V.I.P. guests
Assistant Project Manager, Bomar Builders & New Horizons, Boca Raton, Fl. June 1998-May 2001
Assisted with coordination of multiple trades & subcontractors, as well as many daily activities involved in the construction of high-end residences.
35,000 sq./ft beachfront residence in Hillsboro Beach, Fl.
$1.5 million renovation of single-family residence in Boca Raton, Fl.
Assistant Manager of Beach Operations, Boca Raton Hotel and Club, Boca Raton, Fl. July 1996-June 1998
Responsible for the supervision & scheduling for a staff of 40 employees
Guest relations and programs to ensure maximum guest satisfaction
Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring all new staff as well as ongoing employee motivation
Worked with hotel information systems and completed all hotel management courses
Restaurant Management Consultant, Millennium Management, Orlando, Fl. July 1994-May 1996
Assisted with preparation, planning, and opening of Sloppy Joe’s & Fat Tuesday’s in Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Florida.
Participated in all preconstruction meetings and helped established programs, menus, inventory, pars& training manuals.
Responsible for vendor selection & opening orders for food & beverage products & restaurant operational supplies.
Opening team member responsible for hiring and training of bar, host, &wait staff.
Oversaw daily floor operations to ensure guest satisfaction and ongoing training and development of staff.
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