JAMES E. EVANS III
Suitland, Maryland
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Sales and Customer Assurance:
Excellent communication skills in greeting customers, listening and assessing requested desires, and assisting to satisfy needs.
Able to confront dissatisfied customers and provide resolution.
Effectively increased customer sales in various Managerial positions.
Prepared sales reports, wrote purchase orders, and completed logistics requests as needed.
Ability to create Sales and Marketing strategies.
Management and Supervisory:
Performed all aspects of operating a small to mid-size hotel as an Asst. Manager.
Responsible for training and orientation for all employees and staff.
Scheduled and coordinated appointments for outside vendors.
Able to develop rapport in work environment that builds teamwork.
Responsible for scheduling front line staff as well as managerial staff.
Certify weekly payroll for all hotel staff.
Operated and maintained a 1.1 million dollar budget for ordering supplies.
Prepared yearly budgets for payroll and inventory.
Office and Technical:
Ability to operate various office equipment.
Ability to work Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and various other computer programs.
Ability to operate various Hotel Management Systems.
Responsible for handling large amounts of cash and preparation of bank deposits.
Ability to type 65 wpm.
Personal and Self-Management:
Thrive on challenging tasks in office environment.
Highly organized and dedicated with positive attitude.
Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
Perform multiple assignments under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
American International College Springfield MA- Business Management, 1992-1994
United States Air Force, Gulf War Veteran, 1994-1998
USAF Services School, San Antonio TX- Dietician Specialist, Hospitality Specialist, Certification, 1994-1994
Penn Foster Career School, Philadelphia PA- Fitness and Nutrition, Career Diploma, 2008-2008
Food Safety Manager, Certification, 2009-2009
Devry Institute Arlington VA- Sales and Marketing, Certification Class, 2008-Present
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008 to 2009 Assistant General Manager, Country Inn and Suites, Camp Springs MD 20746
2004 to 2008 Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Club Quarters Hotel, Washington D.C. 20006
2001 to 2004 Overnight & Guest Service Manager, Club Quarters Hotel, Washington D.C. 20006
2000 to 2001 Front Desk Supervisor, Quality Hotel and Suites, Arlington VA 22201