John Woody

Experience

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  Sheraton

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Front Office Manager

  My hospitality career began here. I worked my way up through the ranks working as a bellman, auditor and front desk agent before earning a management position as the Night Manager where I oversaw total operations includng food and beverage outlets and banquet functions. After proving myself with a strong work ethic and commentment to guest satisfaction, I was promoted to Front Office Manager. As the Front Office Manager, I oversaw the Front Desk, Bell Staff, Reservations, Housekeeping and Engineering. Show less

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  Fairfield Inn by Marriott

  Nov 2000 - Mar 2003

  General Manager

  Joined this property under the management of Sage Hospitality. Worked through ownership change and managed an extensive PIP to meet Marriott requirements. The property was a Marriott Red Zone hotel upon my arrival, managed the property through a renovation process and built a team transitioning the property back to acceptable Marriott GSS Standards. Property consistantly ranked in top 10% of Friendly of Staff within the brand.

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  Sage Hospitality Resources

  Apr 2003 - May 2003

  Bench Manager

  Rejoined Sage on an interim basis and assisted at properties that had vacancies in the General Manager - Leadership position until a replacement was hired, then assisted with training.

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  Hawthorn Suites

  Jun 2003 - Feb 2007

  General Manager

  Improved property QA performance by 12% through training and development a sense of pride in the property by the staff. Transitioned the property from a single owner to a condo-hotel structure.

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  Sky Hotels and Resorts

  Feb 2007 - Mar 2012

  General Manager

  Lead General Manager, responsible for two properties. - Ongoing success in improvement of Tripadvisor ranking. Property improved to 16 up from 124 upon my arrival.

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  Sage Hospitality Resources

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

  Property Earned Profit Performance Award in 2012 and 2014. Managed the property through a lobby refresh and complete room renovation in 2013.

  • General Manager

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant General Manager

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
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  Drury Hotels

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2017

  General Manager
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  Noble Investment Group

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  General Manager

  Managed property through ownership change to KWB Hotels.

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  Remington Hotels

  May 2018 - Nov 2019

  General Manager

  Residence Inn Phoenix Airport

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  Staybridge Suites Scottsdale Talking Stick

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  General Manager

  Opening General Manager.

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  National Hospitality Services

  Oct 2021 - now

  Regional Director Of Operations