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
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Rooms Division Manager
Job Market Insights
$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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