Sue E. Turner
*** ********* *******, *** #**** Round Rock, TX 78665 C: 512-***-**** *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced manager with 8+ years in the hospitality/customer service industry; demonstrates a consistent willingness to excel when faced with additional responsibilities; remains an enthusiastic, flexible team player with a strong work ethic to ensure highest quality customer care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dual Sales Manager River Place & Twin Creeks Country Clubs Aug 2021 – Present
Plan, negotiate and coordinate events with clients from initial request to contract completion
Provide onsite event oversight to ensure best possible customer experience.
Develop and execute legal contracts, collect deposits, secure financials and execute transactions
Collaborate with customers to complete invoices/reconcile events and final payment
Ensure open and ongoing communications from event sponsors for payments and sponsorships
Coordinate with multiple departments and vendors for seamless service delivery
Trained in Reserve, Kronos, Salesforce, EZ Suites, Labor and Warehouse Management
Manager River Place Country Club Dec 2020 – Aug 2021
Supervised, scheduled, and trained staff based on club needs
Promoted and modeled positive contact with guests to assist them with any requests
Responsible for performance reviews, addressing complaints, and resolving labor problems
Maintained accurate and organized records while managing fast- paced environments
Reviewed schedules, equipment and supplies to ensure smooth workflow for events
Banquet Manager Courtyard & Residence Inn Downtown Jul 2017 – Jul 2020
Increased ESS scored by 7% reaching 96% satisfaction for 2019 2020; ESS score at 100% upon departure from role; maintained payroll within 3% of budget
Developed and executed performance standards, procedures and rules used to ensure safe environment; Responsible for staff hiring, supervision, training and development
Monitored schedules and supplies to ensure adequate resources for customer satisfaction
Regularly inspected all banquet rooms, and storage areas to ensure that health and safety regulations are met
Effectively collaborated with culinary and event management teams to ensure flawless events
Interim Restaurant General Manager Courtyard & Residence Inn Downtown Jul 2019 – Nov 2019
Promoted positive customer engagement by improving Austin Trip Advisor Score to 4.5-star reviews
Reimplemented White Lodging Way to improve strategic initiatives and meet business needs
Consulted with beer reps to ensure current tap handles to maximize bar revenues
Restaurant Supervisor Courtyard & Residence Inn Downtown Feb 2017 – Jul 2017
Directly supervised assigned food production employees to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees as well as appraising performance
Planned, assigned, and directed work based on business needs; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Approved various administrative materials such as time sheets, payroll matters, personnel or accounting materials, safety records, OSHA forms, etc.
Physically performs a wide variety of high-volume food production and preparation duties
Executed accurate records for various inventory control duties
Bar Manager Rosati’s Jul 2014 – Dec 2015
Supervised all hourly staff and Seasonal Supervisory staff, provided work direction, performance reviews, and coaching to team; scheduled staff, voids/closing comps, liquor pulls, cutting staffing levels
Maintained accurate inventory management over liquor and non-alcoholic beverages; Ensure proper mixing and liquor usage
Created and executed new promotions and specials to maximize customer satisfaction
EDUCATION
Blackhawk Jr. College
Associate of Applied Science Animal Science – 1984
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Leader of the Year (2019)
Manager of the Quarter (2019)
Nomination – Bruce White Commitment to Excellence Award
SKILLS
Flexibility: An adaptive approach that enables rapid response, and quick pivots in fast-paced environments
Time management: on-time completion of multiple projects with competing demands for time and other resources.
Leadership: A positive affirming leadership style that promotes employee satisfaction, retention rates while meeting the highest-quality customer care standards.