Lani Pendleton

Lani Pendleton

General Manager | Ola Restaurant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder at Gifts Giving Back, a 501(c)3 children's literacy non-profit

  • Education

    • George Mason University

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      Masters Organizational Development & Knowledge Management
    • George Mason University

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      Bachelor's degree Individualized Study: Human Factors in Organizational Effectiveness
    • Laurel Ridge Community College

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      Associate's degree
    • Point Park University

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      Ballet
  • Experience

    • Turtle Bay Resort

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      General Manager | Ola Restaurant
    • La Quinta by Wyndham

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      General Manager | La Quinta Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
    • Hilton Hotels & Resorts

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      F&B Outlets Manager | Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
    • Basin Harbor

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      General Manager | The Red Mill Restaurant
    • Discovery | ventura

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Sales and Events Manager
    • The Historic Pierpont Inn

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      Assistant General Manager
    • Hawkeye Hotels

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      General Manager
    • Gifts Giving Back

      Jan 2019 - now
      Co-Founder and COO

      Gifts Giving Back is a 501 c 3 non-profit literary arts organization that promotes reading by sponsoring a variety of year-round programs in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

    • Hawkeye Hotels

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2024

      Completed Renovations at Hampton Inn Martinsburg, La Quinta & Candlewood WinchesterPerformed de-flag from Starwood (Aloft) and brand relaunch as La Quinta WinchesterImproved Overall Guest Satisfaction, Team Member Engagement and met challenging budget goalsDeveloped and empowered key managers to effectively operate their hotel properties2018 Hawkeye Hotels President’s Award Recipient 2018, 2019, 2020 Best of La Quinta Recipient

      • Director, People & Culture

        Apr 2023 - Jul 2024
      • Head Of Training & Development

        Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Regional Director Of Operations

        Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      • General Manager

        Jan 2017 - Feb 2022
      • Dual General Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Valley Health

      Nov 2024 - now
      Executive Assistant, CHRO and VP Total Rewards
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1.

      CITI Program
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate