Maurio Brown
Operations Manager - Renaissance Times Square
Jersey City, NJ
*******@*******.*** - 917-***-****
Results-driven, dependable, and creative hospitality professional offering extensive experience in the areas
of customer service, guest relations, and event planning. Able to multitask in high-pressure environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to thrive in both team and individual settings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
Renaissance Times Square - New York, NY - November 2013 to Present
Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the food and beverage departments, and managing
staff. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance
of the department. Monitors compliance with standards and procedures. Leads specific team while assisting
with meeting or exceeding property goals.
Duties include scheduling, payroll, event planning, maintaining and ordering supplies for all F & B outlets.
Lead Night Auditor
Front Desk - May 2006 to October 2013
Provide superior hospitality and customer service to ensure guests have an enjoyable check-in, stay, and
check-out
Maintain and promote welcoming environment in an efficient and friendly manner
Work closely with maintenance and housekeeping to ensure guest requests efficiently addressed
Ensure guests have access to all hotel amenities and services
Selected as the Delighted-to-Serve Operator; represented hotel on internal and external incoming calls
Served as Lead Night Auditor; ensured daily reports were accurate and balanced. Served as manager on duty
during specific hours.
Accomplishments:
Successfully completed Spirited Supervisory Training program - designed to prepare hotel staff for careers
as supervisors or managers
Approved by the Management Candidacy Review Board (MCRB)
Service Excellence and New Hire Training facilitator - prepare and conduct training for new employees
throughout New York City
Received Employee-of-the-Month Award - December 2007, March 2008
Front Office Agent
Hyatt Regency - New York, NY - September 2005 to August 2006
Provided superior hospitality to ensure guests had an enjoyable check-in, stay, and check-out
Managed Rooms Control process to ensure appropriate blocking of specific room types
Maintained and promoted welcoming environment in an efficient and friendly manner
Referred guest to local attractions, restaurants, and tourist accommodations
Worked closely with maintenance and housekeeping to ensure guest requests efficiently addressed
Fitness Consultant
Bally Total Fitness - New York, NY - May 2004 to December 2004
Promoted and sold gym memberships and renewals to potential new members and current members
Generated sales through company-sponsored and self-sponsored outreach and promotions
Increased sales through regular follow-up on all prospects.
Conducted gym tours and provided free trials for potential members
Remained knowledgeable of information on club history, philosophy, facilities, staff and policies
Prepared for, attended, and actively participated in sales meetings
Production Specialist / Assistant Producer
WBTV and WCSC News - Charlotte, NC - July 2001 to December 2002
Coordinated organization and distribution of cast scripts
Served as Floor Director; operated camera and teleprompter during live tapings
Wrote and produced successful weekend shows
EDUCATION
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
May 2001
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Quality Customer Service Conflict Resolution Relationship Building Data Management
Leadership & Training Research & Analysis Project Management Staff Supervision
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Internet Research, PMS, Marsha, Atlas