Work Wanted Resume: J D West

by Joy West
(Anoka MN)

Continuous 38 year hospitality career -- 10 years as Regional Franchise Director for Choice Hotels International. RV Resort Manager, trained staff personnel, overseen 400 sites that were rented and owned, communicated with Property Owners Association, kept the rating at the 5 star level.


Joy D. West, CHA
1013 Park Street
Anoka, MN 55303

e-mail: jdwest5@gmail.com
cellular: 352-299-5320


Summary of
qualifications
Continuous 38 year hospitality career

10 years as Regional Franchise Director for Choice Hotels International
Responsible on a average of 75-90 hotels within a 6 state area in the midwest
Quality compliance, review of Smith Travel reports, training seminars, computer/reservation training, pre-opening inspections, review of operations manuals, liason between hotel owners and corporate headquarters. Hotel consultant to owners and managers.
Chief Operating Officer for startup hotel Management company, master plan for four (4) Wingate Inn hotels in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
RV Resort Manager, trained staff personnel, overseen 400 sites that were rented and owned, communicated with Property Owners Association, kept the rating at the 5 star level.

Education
Seminole Community College
American Hotel & Motel Association
AHMA Educational Institute CHA Certification
Various career related courses over a period of 38 years


Work History
December 2006 - August 2008
Leisure Concepts Management - Resort Manager
Havasu RV Resort
Lake Havasu City, AZ

2004 – 2006
Traveled (did some hotel consulting work)

1999 – 2004
USP Hotels LLC - Chief Operating Officer
Wingate Inn Hotels (4)
Oakdale, MN

1989 -1999
Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Regional Manager
12100 Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD








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