Thomas James

Thomas James

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager Hotels & Resorts Line of Business

  • Education

    • Central Michigan University

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Hospitality Administration/Management

      Activities and Societies: Admission Department Campus Representative, Student Alumni Association, Walt Disney World College Program Campus Representative

    • Stetson University

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Fraternity

  • Experience

    • Walt Disney World

      Mar 2008 - Dec 2015

      Source new amenities, equipment and service providers in partnership with Sourcing and Procurement to enhance the total Guest and Cast experience Department Head leading 10 Salaried Leaders, 4 Purchasing Specialists, 3 Hourly Supervisors, 150 online Housekeeping and Custodial Cast Members, and 60 Third Party Contractors Partnered with Facility Asset Management, Contractors, and Operators during room refurbishment Lead team of 35 online Housekeeping and Custodial Cast Members to uphold high show standards

      • Lodging Line of Business Manager

        Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
      • Area Manager Custodial Operations

        Feb 2011 - Feb 2015
      • Guest Show Project Manager

        Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
      • Resort Duty Manager- Custodial Operations

        Mar 2008 - Oct 2010
    • MGM Resorts International

      Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
      Director of Housekeeping
    • Walt Disney World

      Jan 2017 - now
      • Manager Housekeeping Line of Business

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Housekeeping Director

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Lean Professional

      Management and Strategy Institute
      Jul 2014
    • Change Management Specialist

      Management and Strategy Institute
      Jul 2014