Yorktown Heights, New York
adcs7s@r.postjobfree.com 914-***-****
EDWIN COLON
WORK EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT October 2016 - Present
Oversees high-level HR duties, such as attracting talent and setting training standards and hiring procedures. Additionally, analyzes and improves organizational processes, and works to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
NUSA (formerly Nomad USA)
Certified Luxury vehicle Technicians with a greater skill-set catering to a variety of luxury vehicles
Business Operations Consultant
Improved the business output of company; assisted in developing this business to increase profit;
developed strategies on how to improve customer interactions and satisfaction; managed and trained personnel on customer service, sales techniques, and OSHA safety; made recommendations on marketing plans; trained managers on how to effectively supervise employees
The Kimberly Hotel – NY, NY
189 deluxe rooms & suites Luxury Boutique European-style hotel offering gracious hospitality in a setting of timeless elegance
Hospitality Operations Consultant
Identified training and operational needs; improved work performance; increased employee motivation; achieved higher guest satisfaction and increased guest loyalty.
Atlantic State Development Corporation
Atlantic State Development has 17 years of experience in the construction industry, now including construction management. ASD oversees projects from the preconstruction stage to the final closeout.
Project Manager
Managed key client projects; responsibilities included the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget; oversaw all aspects of projects; set deadlines, assigned responsibilities, monitored and summarized progress of project.
MARRIOTT VACATION CLUB PULSE-NY,NY (Previously known as The Strand Hotel) July 2009 – August 2016
Inaugural NYC Timeshare resort for Marriott Vacation Worldwide 177 room Luxury Boutique Midtown Hotel recognized by TripAdvisor for Service Excellence, top 40 ranking since inception
Opening Director of Housekeeping/Director of Services
Direct all responsibilities, including full-associate recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
Developed all job specifications for all housekeeping positions, and all departmental standards and operating Procedures
Ensured that service and product standards were always being upheld with daily property inspections
Oversaw the purchasing of supplies & equipment for department ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements
Formulize annual budget and defined cost savings measures; ensuring all labor and controllable were in line
Processing payroll (ADP)
Performed monthly weekend Manager on Duty program overseeing all aspects of the hotel
THE RYE BROOK HILTON HOTEL-Rye Brook, NY September 2007– July 2009
Situated on 37 acres of beautifully landscaped woodland, with 445 guest rooms and suites offering panoramic views of lush gardens
ACTING DIRECTOR OF HOUSKEEPING
Guided the department to its first 100% Quality and Assurance inspection in 20 years
Responsible for all recruiting, training and orientation of new staff after they were hired and monitored their performance closely to ensure compliance with hotel standards
Managed all operational aspects to include recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, scheduling and coaching & counseling
Achieved all operational objectives; prepared and executed all actions plans, implemented production,
efficient productivity, quality and housekeeping service standards; guest recovery training and tools; completed quarterly audits
THE HABITAT HOTEL-NY, NY May 1999 – October 2006
220 deluxe rooms and suites with custom designed furniture and state of the art amenities
Opening Director of Services
Implemented critical path for opening team with continual monitoring to ensure consistency of standards
Assured that effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented
Developed all job specifications for all positions, and all departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Directed all responsibilities to include recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, scheduling and coaching & counseling
Function effectively in representing the hotel and managing partners within the local business community
THE GOTHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP (THE FRANKLIN, WALES, August, 1993 – May 1999 ROGER WILLIAMS, MANSFELD, SHOREHAM HOTEL)
Director of Housekeeping
Implemented critical path for opening team with continual monitoring to ensure consistency of standards
Assured that effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented
Developed all job specifications for all positions, and all departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Directed all responsibilities to include recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, scheduling and coaching & counseling
AWARDS
Leadership Award January 2016
This award honors the efforts, support and advancement of the Chinese community in the Hospitality Industry and was presented by the Chinese Association of the USA, NYC.
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient in property management systems for Opera, ADP, & well-versed in all Microsoft applications
REFERENCES
Russell Hernandez – Owner adcs7s@r.postjobfree.com
Atlantic State Development 914-***-****
Nelson Garcia – Owner adcs7s@r.postjobfree.com
NUSA (formerly Nomad USA) 732-***-****
John Loizos – General Manager adcs7s@r.postjobfree.com
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse 917-***-****
33 West 37th Street
John Zambetti – Hotelier Investor adcs7s@r.postjobfree.com