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Mary Elizabeth Collins

Mary Elizabeth Collins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at Harmony Hospitality

  • Education

    • New York Institute of Technology

      1987 - 1989
      Bachelor Professional Services Hotel Restaurant Management

    • The Berkley School

      1985 - 1986
      Associates Degree Business Management and Accounting

    • New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury

      1987 - 1989
      Bachelor of Hotel & Restaurant Administration

  • Experience

    • Interstate/Crossroads

      Mar 1989 - Sept 1997
      General Manager

      *General Manager for Ramada, Woodbury, NY*General Manager for Days Inn Norfolk Airport, VA Beach*Task force GM as needed

    • Sunburst Hospitality Task Force

      Sept 1997 - May 2001
      General Manager

      Traveled over 90% of the time and managed all brands of Choice Hotels ranging in size from 100 - 300 rooms and banqueting up to 600 Assisted in recruiting and training new general managersResponsible for returning underperforming hotels to good standardHandled financial and sales goals and reported results to ownership

    • Clarion James Madison

      May 2001 - Aug 2005
      General Manager

      Managed the historical, 125 boutique room hotel in the heart of NorfolkAchieved financial objectives by driving sales and controlling expendituresDevelop and executed annual budgets and market plansHeavily involved in reservation strategies and strategic marketingResponsible for driving employee and guest satisfaction

    • Crestline Hotels & Resorts

      Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

      Manage 150 room full service hotel on the oceanfrontResponsible for financial success through driving sales and controlling expenses and developing budget and financial targetsAnalyzed and reported monthly financial results to ownershipDevelop short and long term goals to reflect economic changes and the affects to the hotel Responsible for hiring, training and developing over 75 employeesHeavily involved in community relations and volunteer projectsCoordinated security for 9 oceanfront hotelsHandled renovation of new restaurantLaunched the new Brand Awareness Program for Holiday Inn عرض أقل

      • General Manager

        Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

      • Holiday inn Oceanside General Manager

        Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

    • Chesapeake Hospitality

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
      General Manager

    • LTD Hospitality Group

      Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
      General Manager

    • Blenheim Hospitality/Holiday Inn Virginia Beach/Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2020
      General Manager

    • Coastal Hospitality

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2023
      General Manager

    • Doubletree Hotel Norfolk Airport

      May 2023 - now
      General Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Serve Safe Certified