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Jamie Mandel

Woodland HIlls

Summary

Guest experience and operations leader with 10+ years of experience in hospitality and guest services management. Proven track record leading frontline teams, managing budgets, and delivering high-touch guest and member experiences. Experienced in staff training, relationship management, service recovery, and data-informed operational decision making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Front Office

Hyatt Regency Westlake
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily finance reports to track guest spending and ensure accuracy of charges to accounts
  • Supervised hotel staff and coordinated campaigns to achieve team goals
  • Served as Manager on Duty, responding to emergency guest calls and situations
  • Purchased all department supplies and managed the operating budget
  • Managed the daily operations of housekeeping from room cleaning to guest requests
  • Trained and lead a large staff, included managing and creating operating procedures

Assistant Accountant

Greenslate
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Processed week payroll for entire staff
  • Administer on-boarding process with all employees
  • Responsible for setting up new vendor and employee accounts, and processing all cash receipts

Front Office Manager

Marriott Phoenix Airport
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw the recruiting, hiring and on boarding process by performing background checks, and conducting interviews.
  • Responsible for the training, development, and performance evaluations for employees under supervision.
  • Monitoring the Front Office employees to make sure all guests receive prompt and personal recognition.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Wigwam Resort
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Manage payroll and daily workflow, including creating weekly staff schedules and managing guest capacity forecasts.
  • Respond to guest concerns and create compassionate solutions to elevate stay experiences.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Resolving guest complaints and concerns to achieve total customer satisfaction while aligning with business objectives
  • Monitoring the staff performance in all phases of service, ensuring that all procedures are carried out to standard
  • Assisting with up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
  • Ensuring that the team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies
  • Creating schedules utilizing forecasting and scheduling tools to provide maximum efficiency and labor savings

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
05.2012 - 02.2018
  • Closing and opening the department
  • Running the boards in the morning
  • Assisting in balancing our division checkbook
  • Purchasing the operating, cleaning and guest supplies
  • Responsible for meeting payroll targets
  • Scheduling for 90 associates – including a 3rd party staffing agency
  • VIP preparation and turndown
  • Managing and creating operating procedures for lost and found

o Task force Hyatt Regency Scottsdale – Gainey Ranch

  • Housekeeping Coordinator, Front Desk Agent, Spa Concierge

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Financial Management

Staff Training

Timeline

Director of Front Office

Hyatt Regency Westlake
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Greenslate
05.2022 - 05.2023

Front Office Manager

Marriott Phoenix Airport
04.2021 - 05.2021

Assistant Front Office Manager

Wigwam Resort
04.2019 - 04.2021

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
02.2018 - 03.2019

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
05.2012 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Vermont
Jamie Mandel