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PUJA K. PATEL
271 West 47th Street, Apt. 37G, New York, NY 10036
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SIGNATURE HOSPITALITY, LLC Daytona Beach, FL
Director of Operations Jan. 2018 – Aug. 2018
• Oversaw a portfolio of two boutique hotels and one franchised hotel ($7 million in total revenue) by working closely with hotel general managers to deliver outstanding customer service and hospitality to hotel guests
• Interviewed, trained, and supported hotel employees to ensure they successfully performed in accordance with established hotel brand standards and company values
• Collaborated with senior leadership team to analyze current business and industry trends, project future expectations and needs, and develop long-term budgets and capital improvement plans
TRINET GROUP, INC. Bradenton, FL / Austin, TX
Sales Consultant – Channels, Alliances, and Hospitality Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017
• Promoted to help launch the Channels, Alliances, and Hospitality team (ranked top sales consultant in 2017 sales forecast)
• Leveraged personal contacts to cultivate national relationships with 60+ leading hotel brands and management companies
• Responsible for driving business opportunities by moving through sequential stages of sales process: initial prospect meeting, request for proposal data gathering, benefits comparison, technology demonstration, proposal presentation, and close
Sales Consultant – Small Business Technology July 2016 – Dec. 2016
• Worked with small business owners to help contain costs, simplify administration, and minimize employer-related risk while providing excellent service to their employees by moving them to a consolidated HR mode
• Expanded account base from 100 to 3000+ prospective client opportunities by performing comprehensive market research on start-up companies, heavy networking, and business development through support organizations
SIGNATURE HOSPITALITY, LLC Daytona Beach, FL
General Manager Aug. 2014 – June 2016
• Managed ongoing profitability of two select-service hotels ($3.5 million in total revenue) through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction, and employee supervision
• Performed daily call arounds and compared competitor rates on-line in order to effectively set room rate structure and maximize price value relationship
• Maintained cleanliness and physical well-being of guest rooms, public access areas, and outside grounds through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs with housekeeping and maintenance staff
ANAMA BOUTIQUE Fort Lauderdale, FL Sales Associate Feb. 2014 – July 2014
• Established a loyal client base by providing tailored recommendations based on customer needs and preferences
• Coordinated merchandise display to correspond with current trends, ensuring strategic apparel placement maximized sales
• Drove foot traffic through spearheading widespread initiatives around promoting discounted sales events
EDUCATION
Barry University | Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Completed 45 credits towards a Juris Doctor
Relevant courses include Contracts I & II, Property I & II, Torts I & II, and Constitution Law
Florida State University | College of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Business Science
Major in Criminology and Criminal Justice; Minor in Psychology
Orlando, FL
Aug. 2012 – Jan. 2014
Tallahassee, FL
May 2011
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Salesforce
Leadership: Leuva Patidar Samaj – Youth Leader, Round Rock Area Serving Center – Volunteer Coordinator
Interests: Fashion, art, painting, reading, writing, cooking, traveling, deep sea diving, longboarding