Towanda L. Foster
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John G.
Towanda is an amazing manager with a knack for problem solving, developing strong teams and rolling up her sleeves to get things done. The amount of days I had to run her out of the office was obscene and a tremendous testament to her willingness to always do what was necessary to get the job done. She exemplifies the definition of a leader and I am excited to see her continue developing and taking on roles of greater influence. I can't say anything more brutally honest to incapsulate Towanda then to acknowledge she is the hardest worker I have had the pleasure to cross paths with in my career.
John G.
Towanda is an amazing manager with a knack for problem solving, developing strong teams and rolling up her sleeves to get things done. The amount of days I had to run her out of the office was obscene and a tremendous testament to her willingness to always do what was necessary to get the job done. She exemplifies the definition of a leader and I am excited to see her continue developing and taking on roles of greater influence. I can't say anything more brutally honest to incapsulate Towanda then to acknowledge she is the hardest worker I have had the pleasure to cross paths with in my career.
John G.
Towanda is an amazing manager with a knack for problem solving, developing strong teams and rolling up her sleeves to get things done. The amount of days I had to run her out of the office was obscene and a tremendous testament to her willingness to always do what was necessary to get the job done. She exemplifies the definition of a leader and I am excited to see her continue developing and taking on roles of greater influence. I can't say anything more brutally honest to incapsulate Towanda then to acknowledge she is the hardest worker I have had the pleasure to cross paths with in my career.
John G.
Towanda is an amazing manager with a knack for problem solving, developing strong teams and rolling up her sleeves to get things done. The amount of days I had to run her out of the office was obscene and a tremendous testament to her willingness to always do what was necessary to get the job done. She exemplifies the definition of a leader and I am excited to see her continue developing and taking on roles of greater influence. I can't say anything more brutally honest to incapsulate Towanda then to acknowledge she is the hardest worker I have had the pleasure to cross paths with in my career.
Experience
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Travel Outlook – The Premier Hotel Call Center™
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Call Center Operations
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Call Center Manager
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2022
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Director of Administration
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Apr 2010 - Present
Serve as an Executive Director to the Owner, handle a busy phone/fax system, function as primary liaison to customers and ensure a consistently positive customer experience. Results: Helped drive a 10% increase in sales. (Comparing 2010 to 2011tax reports) Maintains system generated work order reports on a daily basis that reduces inaccuracies and provides management with an important decision-making tool. Quickly became a trusted Executive Director to the company Owner and earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and producing high-quality work. Show less
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3H Group Hotels, Inc.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
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General Manager
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions. I decreased office expenditures on a monthly basis by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and standardizing ordering procedures. Received Fairfield Inn Certification Received Serve Safe Certification Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions. I decreased office expenditures on a monthly basis by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and standardizing ordering procedures. Received Fairfield Inn Certification Received Serve Safe Certification
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SREE Hotels, LLC
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport & SpringHill Suites Charlotte Airport
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Guest Care Manager
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Jul 2005 - Feb 2008
Ensure Restaurant/Front Desk Depts. Achieve or exceed guests’ service expectations Assist GM in meeting and exceeding AOS (Associate Opinion Survey) goals Assist GM in Quality Assurance Preparation Cross train associates throughout every department in the hotel Assist with accounting functions Build and manage group room blocks Cash Reconciliations Payroll Administration Assisted GM with Forecasting/Budgeting Ensure Restaurant/Front Desk Depts. Achieve or exceed guests’ service expectations Assist GM in meeting and exceeding AOS (Associate Opinion Survey) goals Assist GM in Quality Assurance Preparation Cross train associates throughout every department in the hotel Assist with accounting functions Build and manage group room blocks Cash Reconciliations Payroll Administration Assisted GM with Forecasting/Budgeting
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Alliance Hospitality Management LLC
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Courtyard by Marriott, Wilmington, NC
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Front Office Manager/Clerk
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Sep 2002 - May 2005
Payroll Administrator Scheduled meetings Orientation Trainer Direct Billing, AR and AP Sent Daily Reports to Corporate Office Recorded cash transactions Signature Calls (shop calls), keeping scores above 80% Profit Management Systems Graduated from Courtyard University Received Courtyard by Marriott Certifications Received Management Leadership Certificate Payroll Administrator Scheduled meetings Orientation Trainer Direct Billing, AR and AP Sent Daily Reports to Corporate Office Recorded cash transactions Signature Calls (shop calls), keeping scores above 80% Profit Management Systems Graduated from Courtyard University Received Courtyard by Marriott Certifications Received Management Leadership Certificate
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Interstate Hotels & Resorts
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Comfort Inn Cross Creek, Fayetteville, NC
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Desk Clerk/Supervisor
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Mar 1998 - Sep 2002
Greet Guest Check Guest In/Out Signature Calls Maintain Guest Satisfaction Scores Assist Manager in Accounting Functions Train Associates Payroll Schedules Greet Guest Check Guest In/Out Signature Calls Maintain Guest Satisfaction Scores Assist Manager in Accounting Functions Train Associates Payroll Schedules
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Education
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Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration with concentration in Finance -
Westover High School
Diploma, College Preparation Courses