Elizabeth Craft
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Credentials
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Guest Relations & One Contact Resolution
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Reservation Rate & Inventory Management
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) -
• Executive Housekeeping
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) -
• General Manager Program
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• Revenue Management Essentials
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)
Experience
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Tru by Hilton
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United States
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Candlewood Suites® Hotels
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
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General Manager
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2021
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Holiday Inn Express
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
ZMC HOTELS Holiday Inn Express Lawrence, KS Hotel General Manager Directed operations and business functions for the property with 78 rooms, 6,000 square feet of meeting space, $1.8 million in annual room revenues and 25 employees. • Personally and successfully handled all arrangements for high profile guests that earned publicity for the club. ( University of Kansas football and baseball teams, United States Secret Service, USD 497) • Increased Room and Meeting revenues over the previous year through the development of new strategies and effective management of programs. • Secured new business and expanded the client base by planning and executing dynamic marketing and advertising campaigns with trade papers, local newspapers, and the Chamber of Commerce. • Maximized revenues by increasing the average daily rate (ADR) through Internet based third-party wholesalers. • Developed, implemented and sustained aggressive solicitation program focusing on increasing business. • Oversee all hotel activities, including hiring and firing, supervising employees, and training staff.
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ZMC Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Dec 2012 - Feb 2016
• Oversaw daily front desk operations, maintenance, and housekeeping for more than 30 employees • Work in conjunction with the General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment) • Increased guest satisfaction scores by 60 percent in surveys on attentiveness, cleanliness, quality of maintenance, and breakfast service. • Completes all payroll related functions within Workday and the Career Tracking System, checking employee swipes, and issuing payment for upsell commissions • Controlled housekeeping and maintenance operating budget of $15,000 per month with 45 percent GOP • Decreased employee turn-over by 55 percent within the first year of employment.
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LMH Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions Clerk
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May 2002 - Jan 2010
Performed secretarial duties while utilizing knowledge of medical terminology to assist hospital, and laboratory procedures. • Compiled and recorded medical charts for triage. • Answered telephone calls and scheduled appointments. • Greeted and directed visitors to the appropriate departments. • Maintained files system structures and record keeping. • Medical Billing and coding for (OB unit and ER) Performed secretarial duties while utilizing knowledge of medical terminology to assist hospital, and laboratory procedures. • Compiled and recorded medical charts for triage. • Answered telephone calls and scheduled appointments. • Greeted and directed visitors to the appropriate departments. • Maintained files system structures and record keeping. • Medical Billing and coding for (OB unit and ER)
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Education
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Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator