Shannon Averill
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Experience
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Method Co.
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2019 - Present
Washington D.C. Metro Area Helping people in need of temporary accommodations by providing them with a thoughtfully curated and incredibly well-appointed, fully-furnished Apartment experience that meets the emotional, and creature comfort needs of those in transition.
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The LINE, The Ned & Saguaro Hotels
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Sales
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Senior Sales Manager
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2019
1770 Euclid St. NW Washington DC
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Senior Sales
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
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Group Sales Manager
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Jul 2013 - Nov 2015
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
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Catering Sales Manager
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May 2011 - Jun 2013
Capitol Hill, Washington DC • Coordinated all aspects of a successful conference, including preparing accurate event orders, verifying payment and tax exemption, monitoring rooming lists and VIP accommodations, and servicing all functions with excellent customer service • Communicated pertinent group information to all hotel departments through group resumes, pre- and post-conference meetings, and staff meetings
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DoubleTree by Hilton
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Food & Beverage Manager
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2009 - 2011
Bethesda, MD • Oversaw four dining concepts for the Doubletree Hotel: the Wine Bar, featuring 60 wines by the glass; the Oz Restaurant; in-room dining; and Umi Sushi Bar • Handled payroll, department budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, inventory, and cost controller • Designed and wrote all menus to promote up-selling • Created and successfully implemented training plan for all staff • Created and managed SOPs to ensure quality and consistency • Exceeded budgeted revenue goal for outlets… Show more • Oversaw four dining concepts for the Doubletree Hotel: the Wine Bar, featuring 60 wines by the glass; the Oz Restaurant; in-room dining; and Umi Sushi Bar • Handled payroll, department budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, inventory, and cost controller • Designed and wrote all menus to promote up-selling • Created and successfully implemented training plan for all staff • Created and managed SOPs to ensure quality and consistency • Exceeded budgeted revenue goal for outlets by 132% in 2010 • Awarded 2010 Q3 manager of the quarter • Awarded 2010 manager of year • Successfully marketed, planned, and executed Bethesda’s hottest summer happy hour Show less
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Assistant Manager of Conference Houseman
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2009
National Harbor, MD • Participated in the opening team of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center • Hired the entire conference services department at a grand hire • Trained and managed 87 housemen and 10 supervisors • Develop staff schedules, maximizing department effectiveness while controlling labor cost • Worked closely with convention service managers and clients to ensure accurate room sets and deadlines • Created and managed SOPs to ensure quality and consistency
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Event Service Manager
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Capital Hilton - Washington DC • Managed all aspects of events, including planning, day-to-day coordination, and exiting strategies • Served as meeting planner advocate and liaison to all operational departments • Consistently worked directly with customers during events to meet immediate requests, solve problems, and follow up or suggest alternatives to previous assignments • Trained and managed 17 union housemen and 4 union supervisors
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Education
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Penn State University
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management