John Makuch
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Education
BS in Hotel / Restaurant Administration
Michigan State University
Experience
Jun 2009 - present ISS Facility Services
Kansas City, MO
Human Resources Director
Directly manage recruiting, hiring, training, payroll, and benefits, with
an HR staff of three, for 850 employee Kansas City branch. Assist HR
branch staff in 16 other regional offices with benefits, work comp,
payroll, HR, and computer software issues. Supervise E-verify
documentation program for all branches. Serve as Facilities Manager for
the branch office. Serve as contact for implementation of new timekeeping
system for MO and KS branches. Coordinate employee relations and in-house
charitable fundraising efforts.
Jan 2008-Dec 2008 Sheraton Kansas City Sports
Complex
Assistant General Manager
Managed daily operation of Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, and Gift
Shop for 372 room property with attached indoor water park. Coordinated
corporate guest satisfaction and quality assurance programs for the entire
property and met brand standards. Functioned as General Manager in his
absence. Performed weekly weekend Manager on Duty function. Performed P/L
analysis and delivered Rooms profit of 65% for 2008 and 84% of increased
Rooms revenue for 2008 over 2007 flowed through to the bottom line.
Management company deleted the position from the 2009 property operating
budget.
ISS Facility Services Kansas
City, MO
Aug 2005-Jan 2008 Corporate Benefits / Insurance Coordinator
Managed corporate benefits and 401k programs for 4000 employees in 16
branches in 7 states. Enrolled new employees, interacted on-line with
benefits providers, managed contracts compliance, and reconciled monthly
billing. Reviewed and analyzed Work Comp and General Liability cases and
conducted payroll audits for all branches. Coordinated Employee Relations
program.
Apr 1999-Aug 2005 Human Resources Coordinator
Supervise payroll data entry, reports, and paycheck distribution for 1300
janitorial employees in the Kansas City and Topeka areas. Interview, hire,
orient, and discipline all line level staff, engineers, and entry level
administrative and management staff. Created numerous Excel tracking
programs for staff and customer applications.Administer Workers'
Compensation program. Research and submit unemployment and EEO claims.
Create and place all media employment ads.
Aug 1998-Apr 1999 The Elms
Resort and Spa
Rooms Director Excelsior Springs, MO
Managed daily operations of Front Office, Night Audit, Bellman,
Reservations, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Gift Shop for 159 room resort.
Hired, oriented, and trained all respective staff. Formulated and adjusted
budget and performed P/L analysis. Began implementation of Self-Directed
Work Teams in Front Office and Reservations for qualification for the
Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award in 1998-1999.
Dec 1997 - August 1998
Hyatt Place Topeka
General Manager
Managed all aspects of daily operations for this 128 suite property.
Generated house profit of $80,000 over budget for first half of 1998.
Raised REVPAR $9.13 for the same period through yield management. Directed
and participated in property sales effort with Director of Sales.
Recovered over $12,000 of previously written-off bad debt. Kept payroll
expenses below budget while improving guest satisfaction scores through
comment cards. Maintained extensive, timely reporting schedule to regional
offices.
Feb 1994 - Nov 1997 Wyndham Garden Inn at the Country Club
Plaza
Rooms Director / Guest Service Manager Kansas
City, MO
Supervised Front Office and Housekeeping operations. Hired and trained
Executive Housekeeper, Reservations Manager, and Asst. Front Office
Manager. Served as Interim General Manager from June through September
1994. Averaged 77% Rooms profit for 1994 and 1995, exceeding budget.
Closed hotel for renovation in February 1996. Transferred to Wyndham
Atlanta Midtown as Guest Service Manager for the Olympics while hotel was
renovated. Reopened hotel in October 1996 as Guest Services Manager,
operating Front Office and Reservations. Assisted General Manager with
budgeting, forecasting, and P/L analysis for the entire property.
Feb 1993 - Jan 1994 Embassy Suites at the Country Club Plaza
Front Office Manager
Supervised Front Office, Night Audit, and Reservations operations. Hired
and trained all respective staff, purchased necessary supplies, and
forecasted weekly occupancy. Successfully rebuilt staff with inexperienced
personnel while improving guest satisfaction scores and accounting
accuracy. Served as weekend Manager on Duty.
Jun 1988 - Feb 1993 Group
Americal, Inc.
May 1991 - Feb 1993 General Manager Days Inn Mason
City, IA
Feb 1990 - May 1991 General Manager Days Inn South
KC, MO
Jun 1988 - Feb 1990 Rooms Director Ramada Inn, NKC,
MO
Managed all property functions. Directed and participated in outside sales
efforts. Prepared budgets and performed P/L analysis. Initiated and
supervised guestroom renovation of 159 room Ramada. Completed Food and
Beverage cross training program in all aspects of purchasing, preparation,
sales, and service in restaurant, lounge, and catering operations.
Additional experience, not detailed, includes Housekeeping management at
the Marriott Chicago Downtown, Marriott O'Hare, Marriott Lexington, Ky,
Dearborn Inn, the Holiday Inn Traverse City, and Adam's Mark Kansas City
Sports Complex.