Professional Resume Template for

Rooms Division Manager

Adrian M. Mercer

Denver, CO

(303) 555-0184

adrian.mercer@email.com

linkedin.com/in/adrian-mercer

Professional Summary

Systems-oriented Rooms Division Manager with 5 years of history directing front office, guest services, and housekeeping operations for luxury boutique hotels. Expertise includes managing operational budgets up to $2.1M, coordinating schedules for 45+ staff members, and executing property-wide service standards audits. Successfully reduced room-turnaround times by 18% and improved overall guest satisfaction scores from 82% to 96% utilizing property management analytics and automated workflow dispatching systems. Proficient in Opera PMS, ALICE, HotSOS, and Oracle Hospitality solutions.

Work Experience

Rooms Division Manager — The Crestview Harbor Resort

Denver, CO | November 2023 – Present

  • Directed a cross-functional department of 42 employees across Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Services, decreasing staff turnover by 22% through structured onboarding.
  • Managed an annual rooms division operating budget of $2.4M, optimizing supply purchasing, housekeeping contracts, and labor allocation to save $145,000 in overhead expenses.
  • Overhauled room readiness tracking using HotSOS and Opera PMS, reducing average guest check-in wait time by 32% during peak seasonal weekends and improving VIP satisfaction.
  • Achieved a 94.6% Guest Satisfaction Index score (up from 86.2%) by implementing a front-of-house staff incentive program based on real-time feedback reviews.

Front Office Manager — Grandview Crest Hotel

Colorado Springs, CO | June 2021 – October 2023

  • Supervised 18 guest service agents and concierge staff, conducting weekly service standards audits to improve reservation accuracy from 93% to 99.8% over a 12-month period.
  • Implemented automated upsell protocols at the front desk, training guest agents on premium room benefits to generate $84,000 in additional room-tier revenue within the first year.
  • Negotiated service level agreements with 3 third-party linen and shuttle vendors, cutting department operational costs by 15% and improving supply reliability.
  • Resolved an average of 35 guest escalations per week, standardizing service recovery procedures to reduce compensation payouts by 28% while retaining key corporate clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO · 2021

Skills

Rooms division management, Revenue forecasting, Guest relations, Budget management, Vendor negotiation, Staff scheduling, Service recovery, Property Management Systems (PMS), Opera PMS, HotSOS, ALICE, Oracle Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Conflict resolution

Projects

PMS Migration and Integration

Role: Project Leader

Tools: Opera PMS, Oracle Hospitality, HotSOS

Directed the 4-month transition of the resort's legacy booking database to Oracle Cloud Hospitality, resulting in zero downtime and a 19% increase in booking throughput.

Green Housekeeping Initiative

Role: Operations Lead

Tools: ALICE, Microsoft Excel

Reorganized shift routing and supply delivery patterns for 25 housekeeping staff, reducing daily laundry energy consumption by 14% and saving $32,000 annually.

Certifications

  • Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) – AHLEI (2024)
  • Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) – AHLEI (2025)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
  • Professional Memberships: American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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$72,000

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$96,000

Avg:

$84,000

Growth Outlook:

The employment of lodging managers is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. The demand for Rooms Division Managers will remain steady in large-scale and luxury hotels, where front-of-house and housekeeping operations require specialized coordination. As digital keys and mobile check-ins become standard, successful managers will focus more on staff leadership, VIP service customization, and high-touch guest relations.

3% growth over 10 years

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In-depth understanding of hotel front office, guest services, and housekeeping procedures || Proficiency with hospitality software systems including Opera PMS, ALICE, and HotSOS || Track record managing departmental operational budgets, labor allocation, and vendor contracts

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