Constance Saber

Constance Saber

Executive Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at Westlodge,

  • Education

    • Marinello School of Beauty

      1982 - 1983
      Certificate of Cosmotology Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

      Study cosmetology and the human body.

    • California State University, Long Beach

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      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

      Studied Business Management, graduated with Honors and BA.

    • Cerritos College

      1985 - 1987
      AA Degree Paralegal and Business Management

      Paralegal Student and Psychology minor. Graduated with honors, as a Certified Paralegal.

  • Experience

    • Omni Plastics

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2000
      Executive Administrator

      Executive Administrator for CEO and VP of Operations, for the largest plastics manufacturer in the West Coast. Maintained CEO and VP's Calendar, planned and scheduled meetings, conferences and travel arrangements. Negotiated terms and pricing agreements with resorts, caterers, vendors, and providers, for special events and saving at lest $30K annually. Improved office efficiency, by implementing electronic filing system, and introducing additional time-saving measures.Enhanced communication between manufacturing and executive team, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Show less

    • Hampton Inn Tropicana

      Jun 2002 - Feb 2009
      Director of Hotel

      Director of Hotel Services - I managed and oversaw the 322 room property, with over 10K sq. ft of meetingspace and Event Center: Housekeeping, Bar, Front Desk, and theTransportation Department, I was responsible for all staff, daily operations andexpenses related for each. Prior positions held were: Front Desk Supervisor,Guest Service Manager, and Hotel Manager. Requirements were to maintainand enforce the required level of standards for OSHA, Health & Safety,Hampton Brand Management, and Hampton Inn Tropicana’s Policy andProcedures. I am very computer literate, Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint,Publisher, and Delphi. Conducting annual Team Member Reviews,Progressive Discipline, Departmental Purchasing, Purchase OrderReconciliation, Checkbook Documentation, and Month End Inventory wererequired tasks. As an Executive Manager, our attendance and participationwas required in: Weekly Sales, Forecast, Revenue Management Meetings,also, our hotel’s Monthly P & L Review Meeting that was held and discussedwith our property’s ownership and Staff. We completed a $12 millionrenovation in 18 months. As a member of the Renovation Committee, theexperience of working directly with the Texas based Design Team,International Procurement and Shipping Company, and the GeneralContractors for each trade, was an experience that enhanced and sharpened,both time and labor management skills.; Inventory Maintenance:Check inventory levels, order all supplies for Front Desk usageHousekeeping Department:Managed Staff of 65-100, 7-10 SupervisorsPurchase all Rooms, Laundry and Guest SuppliesManage and order all Room FF&EConduct Performance Reviews/Progressive DisciplineUtilized Service Pro software as used for all Maintenance Show less

    • Marin Management Inc. - Sausalito, CA

      Apr 2009 - Feb 2010
      General Manager

      I was hired to reopen the Silver Rose Inn & Spa Winery Resort, a 20 room inn, and spa, with convention space, after being closed for 6 months. Working with 3rd party booking agencies, and Brad Flom with Myeres.com, we grew toexceed prior year’s revenue, Average Daily Rate, and Occupancy. Employedwith Marin Management, Inc., with their management and marketing team,they too, were instrumental in our overall success. Managing a 22 acreproperty with an employee base of 10, requires skill, minimizing laborexpense, and maximizing productivity and time management. Due to thefinancial burden, prior to my arrival in April, the owners are unable to continuewith operations of the inn, spa and winery. As the Innkeeper, I resided onproperty and managed the daily operations of the Inn 7 days a week, 10-12hours a day.Responsibilities included, but were not limited to:Human Resource: Hiring, firing, performance reviews, payroll, schedules,therapist insurance reviews, etc.Purchasing: Food, beverage, guest amenities, laundry, maintenance,landscaping, pool, building, spa supplies, etc.Event Sales: Estimates, Bids, Proposals and Group Room Contracts –Weddings, Bridal Showers, Family Reunions, Rehearsal Dinners, BabyShowers, Company Retreats, Couple’s Getaway, Birthday Parties, GraduationParties, School Reunions, Christmas Parties, Quinceañeras, etc.Revenue Maximization & Inventory Maintenance: Expedia, Orbitz, Myeres.netSilverrose.com booking site, and Direct call reservationsPetty Cash & Cash Banks: Balance and replenish cash bank inventoriesweekly/monthly, as needed.A/R & A/P: Responsible for all billing, payables and receivables for Inn, Spaand Independent Therapists. Show less

    • Best Western MetroCenter

      Feb 2010 - Feb 2013
      General Manager

      02/09/10 Managed by WHG, Inc., RBC Owned12/10/10 Managed and Owned by New Age Hospitality, Inc.02/01/12 Managed and Owned by Jaffer, Inc. dba MCPHX17, LLCGeneral Manager Responsibilities included, but were not limited to:Human Resource:Interview, reference and back ground (e-verify),Performance Evaluations and ReviewsHiring/termination ProcessDocumentation/Enforcement of Progressive Disciplinary ProcessTraining:Implement Employee Handbook and Safety Procedure ManualSchedule and Conduct New Hire Orientation and TrainingReview Training updates with all EmployeesProvide and Attend on-going training as required/presented by BrandPayroll, Garnishments/JudgmentsWeekly Department SchedulesPurchasing:Food, beverage, guest amenities, laundry, maintenance, landscaping, pool,building, maintenance suppliesEvent Sales:Estimates, Bids, Proposals and Group Room Contracts – Weddings, BridalShowers, Family Reunions, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, CompanyRetreats, Couple’s Getaway, Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, SchoolReunions, Christmas Parties, Quinceañeras, etc.Revenue Maximization & Inventory Maintenance:Utilized Channelrush to managed inventories with: Expedia, Orbitz,Booking.com, (13 OTA booking sites & growing) not including Brandcontracted OTA’s and Vanity Site, hosted by myeres.com Brad Flom.Banking:Daily Bank Deposits, Petty Cash Reimbursement, Front Desk Cash BanksA/R & A/P:Process Daily Received Invoices for payment with department allocated costaccountProcess Invoices to Outstanding Balances for Sale’s Direct Bill Accounts Show less

    • Amazon

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
      Fulfillment Specialist

      Hospitality is a of "Service" based industry. Providing ultimate service, expected and unexpected, is what we are all about! Establishing loyal Friends, Guests, Staff, Vendors, and Contacts, is just as important.I am seeking a position as a Manager, General Manager, Director, Trainer, Supervisor, in a leadership position. The success of a business comes from the "Top", Management is that, managed, lead, and train. Feel free to contact me via email or cell (702) 328-8731.Today is a "New Day", let's make the best of today! Show less

    • Comfort Inn Phoenix-South Chandler AZ

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2019
      General Manager

      General Manager of hotel operations for Dhillon Properties & Investments, LLC.

    • Hotel Management Solutions

      Sept 2019 - Oct 2020
      Director Of Operations

      Director of Operations

    • Aimbridge Hospitality

      Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
      General Manager

      Extended Stay America

    • Extended Stay America

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      General Manager
    • Comfort Inn

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
      General Manager
    • Red Roof Plus+ Tempe

      Apr 2021 - now
      General Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cosmotology

      LaPante School of Beauty
      Sept 1983
    • Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent

      CENTURY 21®
      Mar 1989
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Corporate Sponsor

      Issued by Chandler Boys and Girls Club on Sept 2015
      Chandler Boys and Girls ClubAssociated with Constance Saber