Jay Patel
***********@*****.*** • 662-***-**** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-patel-mba-b446411a7/
OBJECTIVE
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Seeking a job opportunity that will advance my career at the company.
EDUCATION
University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Memphis, TN
●Masters in Business Administration
August 2023
University of Mississippi Business Administration
Oxford, MS
●Bachelor’s in Banking & Finance and Managerial Finance
May 2021
Work EXPERIENCE
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Onyx Hospitality Southaven, MS
Asset Manager Feb 2022 – Current
●Actively asset-managed a portfolio of 15+ hotels by interacting with hotel management teams.
●Develop sales and revenue management strategies, drive improved performance, and maximize asset value.
●Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end summary reports for senior management.
●Keep informed of hotel industry trends and how such trends may impact the company’s portfolio of hotels.
Candlewood Suites Southaven, MS
General Manager Jun 2022 – Jan 2024
●Provide leadership, vision, and strategy that inspire my staff to deliver exceptional guest service.
●Collaborate with hotel department leaders to define goals and objectives compatible with overall hotel goals.
●Lead sales and marketing efforts by developing a targeted strategy for publicizing the hotel’s services.
●Provide regular reports to ownership or corporate offices regarding financial performance, operational metrics, and other key indicators.
First Horizon Memphis, TN
Bank Ops Processor Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
●Perform account maintenance, research, and resolve discrepancies within the client’s files.
●Ensure that operations are a trusted partner in delivering a seamless client experience by assisting the banking center with client inquiries.
●Work with all lines of business and financial centers to provide superior customer service.
●Reviewing and verifying the authenticity of customer documents, signatures, and other relevant paperwork to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Awards
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Onyx Hospitality
●Asset Performance Award- 2023
Candlewood Suites
● General Manager of the Year- 2023
● Guest Loyalty and Retention Award- 2023
Additional
Skills: Basic Python and C++, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bilingual (English, Gujarati).
Interests: Stocks, Financial Leadership, Data Analysis, and Accounting.