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Joseph LaCavera

Shangri-La Resort and Conference Center and Country Club

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Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States

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About me
General Manager, Wyndham Fort Smith Creator of memorable guest experiences
Education
- Northern Arizona University
  1982 - 1986
  Bachelor's of Science Business Administration Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
- Northern Arizona University
  1983 - 1986
  Bachelor's degree Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
  Activities and Societies: High Profile Intern Selection to Little America Hotel Member of first graduating class Extensive Industry Experience while attending university Mostly Business and Marketing related education, Because the program was in it's first years of existance, the education focus was on Business Management.
Experience
- Highgate Hotels
  Feb 1997 - Jan 2001
  Shangri-La Resort and Conference Center and Country Club
  AGM / Director Food and Beverage, Interim General Manager
- John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts
  Jan 2001 - Jun 2014
  Assistant General Manager / Director Food and Beverage
  Full operational responsibility of Hotel and Convention Center operations including Rooms, Food and Beverage, Marketing, and Administrative. Food and Beverage revenues in excess of 4 million annually.
- Compass NA Eurest
  Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
  Milti-Unit Director
  Multi-Unit Corporate Dining Director / General Manager
- The Chancellor Hotel / Soon to be Graduate Fayetteville!
  Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
  General Manager
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
  Jul 2019 - May 2024
  Director of Culinary
  Culinary direction of Crystal Bridges and the MOMENTARY
- Charlestowne Hotels
  May 2024 - Aug 2024
  General Manager-Inn at Carnall Hall
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  Aug 2024 - now
  General Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- CFBE Certified Food and Beverage Executive
  National Hotel and Motel Association