Sara Williams

Sara Williams

Department Supervisors for Beauty and PINK

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP of Shared Services at Iridescent Hotels

  • Education

    • University of Texas at Dallas

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      Business Administration and Management, General with an International Focus

      Activities and Societies: Sociology Minor

  • Experience

    • Victoria’s Secret & Co.

      Apr 2007 - Nov 2011
      Department Supervisors for Beauty and PINK

      PINK and Beauty Department Supervisors (two departments simultaneously); extensive training in Sales and Data Analysis, as well as Marketing Behaviors; highly successful in Marketing and Merchandising

    • Clearwire Communications LLC

      Nov 2009 - May 2011
      National Account Sales Executive

      Independent vendor at Best Buy and Fry’s locations selling various networking hardware and services, as well as providing technical support both in-person and via telephone (application and hardware)

    • Hyatt Hotels Corporation

      Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
      Gallery Host Supervisor, Trainer, and Auditor

      Thorough training in OPERA, WinPM, Reserve (Citrix Applications); Meticulous examination of financial reports while independently handling all affairs and security issues to ensure protection of company assets and customer safety; Very successful at promoting loyalty program (#1 Regional); Coordination and execution of services and amenities for clients while maintaining business relationships

    • NewcrestImage

      Dec 2014 - Oct 2018

      Main Accountant and Front Desk Manager, Hiring Manager Change in hotel ownership (franchised)

      • General Manager

        Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
      • Assistant General Manager 1

        Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
      • Assistant General Manager 2

        May 2015 - Jun 2016
      • Gallery Host Supervisor

        Dec 2014 - May 2015
    • Self-Employed

      Oct 2018 - Feb 2021
      Task Force General Manager

      With high levels of turnover in the hospitality industry, I assist hotel management companies fill managerial positions to ensure a smoother transition in operations. Specialty in Hyatt and IHG brands, but I also enjoy Marriott, Wyndham, and Choice hotels, both select and full-service.

    • GF Hotels & Resorts

      Nov 2018 - Jun 2020
      Task Force
    • Nacre Group

      Jun 2020 - now
      VP of Human Resources (VP of People & Culture)
    • Iridescent Hotels

      Feb 2021 - now
      VP of Shared Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)

      AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
      Apr 2021
    • Full Member

      DallasHR
      Jul 2020
    • Food Safety Manager Certification

      360training
      Sept 2015
    • Full Member

      SHRM
      Jul 2020
    • Strategic Human Resources Leadership

      Cornell University
      Nov 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by North Texas Food Bank on Sept 2016
      North Texas Food BankAssociated with Sara Williams
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Texas Campaign for the Environment on Apr 2009
      Texas Campaign for the EnvironmentAssociated with Sara Williams
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Custer Road United Methodist on Sept 2003
      Custer Road United MethodistAssociated with Sara Williams