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Gina Bradford

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Accomplished Hotel General Manager with experience in leading teams to achieve high performance in hotel operations. Excel at operational efficiency, team leadership, financial management , and developing strategies to overcome hotel deficiencies.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Midas Hospitality
07.2019 - Current

Anticipate guests needs to ensure their stay is comfortable by inspecting rooms prior to arrival and reviewing arrivals with staff every morning.

Provide support to all managers and employees to eliminate or work through any obstacles.

Create yearly hotel budget and update forecast daily to maximize revenue and occupancy.

Work with building Ownership, Management Company, and Condo Owners to ensure all decisions are within the best interest of all stake holders.

Attend daily sales department meeting to optimize group business to include guest rooms and banquets.

Work closely with maintenance department to maintain / repair aged equipment.

Director of Sales

Red Lion Hotel St. Louis City Center
05.2018 - 07.2019

Lead and supervise Sales and Catering Managers.

Solicit, negotiate and contract new and repeat business through outside calls, networking, and on-site property tours.

Develop and execute a budget by analyzing historical, current, and future hotel trends.

Weekly revenue optimization meeting with regional team and General Manager to maximize sales.

Assist in daily hotel operation needs in all departments.

Director of Catering

St. Louis City Center Hotel
11.2014 - 04.2018

Sale, service, and oversee all catering events and hotel conventions

Manage room blocks according to their contracts.

Plan and create banquet event orders daily.

Conduct weekly BEO meetings with Executive Chef, Banquet Manager, and Audio Visual Manager.

Complete monthly forecasting for banquets and catering.

Convention Services Manager

Sheraton St. Louis City Center
03.2003 - 03.2011

Catering Assistant

Sheraton St. Louis City Center
04.2001 - 02.2003

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management -

Southeast MO State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.1998

Timeline

General Manager

Midas Hospitality
07.2019 - Current

Director of Sales

Red Lion Hotel St. Louis City Center
05.2018 - 07.2019

Director of Catering

St. Louis City Center Hotel
11.2014 - 04.2018

Convention Services Manager

Sheraton St. Louis City Center
03.2003 - 03.2011

Catering Assistant

Sheraton St. Louis City Center
04.2001 - 02.2003

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management -

Southeast MO State University
Gina Bradford