770-***-****•*.********@*****.***
Tamika Gant
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Tamika Gant
OBJECTIVE: To direct, promote, and coordinate the operations of the company in a manner that will optimize the company’s
market share and savings, improve the company’s efficiency, help achieve the company’s mission and goals, and result in
outstanding customer service.
Experience
05/11-05/14
Hampton Inn & Sleep Inn & Suites StonyCreek, VA
Area Manager/Hotel Equities
Manage teams to deliver excellence in the area of service and quality for the benefit of our Guests.
Responsible for placing all orders with regards to office supplies, guest supplies and breakfast
To achieve business critical objectives namely positive performance versus budget, maximum revenue and minimal operating costs
Identify and seek out potential business in local market, maintains relationships with local companies and key people to increase
Hotel’s visibility within the local market
Develop staff through appropriate training programs and succession planning
Effectively and promptly deal with employee relations issues
Achievement of financial targets/budgets including incremental sales, gross margins, cost controls-labor, food, utilities and other
variable operating costs
Manages labor standards and property level expenses to achieve maximum flow through to the bottom line profit.
Manages employee personnel forms, including hiring, performance evaluations, payroll and benefits related information, required
Federal and State postings, etc.
Establishes standards for personnel administration and performance, service to patrons, advertising, publicity, credit, and type of
patronage to be solicited.
Inspect hotel for cleanliness and appearance
01/09-11/10
Hampton Inn Hopewell, VA
General Manager/Shamin Hotels
Provided general clerical public contact support services such as answering the telephone, referring visitors or providing
information about the Hotel, its functions and standard operation procedures.
Responsible for placing all orders with regards to guest supplies and breakfast
Inspection of guest rooms
Assisted in generating sales for the hotel by visiting local companies and introducing the hotel to local businesses
Responsible for setting up groups and managing rate and inventory under OnQ R & I
Holding daily stand up meetings ensuring employees were focused on service and always connected with guests
Maintained all budgets with regards to revenue, guest supplies, linen and breakfast
Reviewed all accounts payables
Maintained visibility and availability to guests and associates
Coordinate and conducted associate training and development
Established standards for personnel administration and performance, service to patrons, advertising, publicity, credit, and type of
patronage to be solicited.
03/07-02/08
Hampton Inn & Suites Lithia Springs, GA
Front Desk Agent/ Principal Hotel Group
Registered guests and makes hotel room assignments
Provided basic travel information to customers inquiring about fares, routes and accommodations
Updated daily activity reports
Responded to questions and enters reservations and booking information into a computer system
08/04-01/06
Hilton Garden Inn Colonial Heights, VA
Front Desk Agent/Front Desk Supervisor/Shamin Hotels
Balanced daily deposits
Created guests reservations and check guests in and out of Hotel
Requisitioned supplies and equipment
Inspected Guest rooms
Provided concierge duties to guest by answering inquiries regarding hotel and other services guest may require, such as
entertainment, business, shopping, and travel.
Followed up with guest regarding satisfaction with guest-related issues
Blocked rooms in the computer and identify designated requirements and requests
Maximized hotel occupancy and revenue
Inspected guest rooms
08/03-02/06 John Randolph Medical Center Hopewell,VA
Office Coordinator
Set up transportation for patients being discharged
Faxed, filed, Xeroxed documents and mail distribution
Answered multi line phone system
Served as a liaison between staff, patients, and community
Scheduled appointments
Typed memos and correspondence
Created and maintained databases
Compiled various reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Looked up patient information via Meditech software
Education
08/11-07/12
Business Adminstration John Tyler Community College Chester, VA