Sam Xhemajli
Jersey City, NJ ****2
Mobile: 201-***-****
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a progressive position within a growing company where I can utilize my c reative and innovative
thinking abilities with effective human resources management and goal setting skills combined with superior
leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. I am self-motivated with
the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing
priorities; and adapt readily to new challenges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hyatt Regency -Jersey city, NJ
Assistant Front Office Manager April 2014 – Present
• Manage Front Desk, Call Center and Guest Services on daily duties
• Review expenses daily to ensure budget is kept on track
• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for salaried/hourly employees
• Perform evaluations on employees, setting goals, conducting objective performance reviews, and
recognizing and awarding performance to improve productivity
• Handle employee terminations, grievance and other difficult situations in a sensitive, fair and
respectful manner
• Identify talent and aspirations of individual employees and provide coaching aimed at motivating
them to undertake the necessary training required to advance their careers within the company
• Developing upsell incentive programs for all Front Desk agents
• Consistent communication with all departments of the hotel to ensure guest satisfaction
• Investigate all concerns/complaints and ensure resolution attained in a timely manner
• Managed guest satisfaction surveys and rectify any potential issues
Hyatt Regency – Toronto, ON
Rooms Assistant Manager/Assistant Front Office Manager September 2011- March 2014
• Completed and managed schedules for Front Desk, PBX, Bellman and Doorman
• Delegated and assisted in all needs for group arrivals
• Managed all labour costs and expenses within budget
• Monitored performance and recommended/initiated appropriate recognition/action
• Audited parking invoices for any discrepancies
• Promoted and overlooked all incentive programs
• Overlooked the training and development of new hires
• Communicated and assisted in achieving departmental Guest satisfaction revenue, profit goals and
objectives
Hyatt Regency – Toronto, ON
Overnight Front Office Supervisor August 2009- August 2011
• Managed and monitored activities of all employees in the Front Office department
• Maintained a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times
• Acted as Manager on duty for the hotel in the absence of the Front Office Manager
• Informed all Overnight staff of nightly activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests
and repeat Guests
• Checked accommodations, making sure any special requests were carried out accordingly
• Greeted Guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
• Actively participated in the decision making process on Guest relocation for nights when over
capacity, executed accordingly and ensured a smooth relocation process
EDUCATION:
• Business Management Associate Degree 2007-Humber College
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office PMS
• Opera
• WMS Professional work ethic
• Sound judgment
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST