Garrett Horrell

Garrett Horrell

Hospitality Professional

Pittsburgh, PA
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As an organized and enthusiastic hospitality professional, I love the challenge of working in a fast paced work environment. Not only am I full of positivity, drive & integrity, I constantly do my best to exceed expectations and motivate others to reach their goals. I enjoy creating relationships and rapport with everyone i interact with. Through hard work, creativity & dedication, I share my passion and love for hospitality, customer service and sales.

Experience

2019 Sep - 2020 Mar
Director of Membership
Baierl Family YMCA / Sewickley

Developed & implemented annual membership growth and retention goals Identified and Targeted specific markets while establishing a positive result oriented relationship with businesses, families and corporations Led the Membership Team that includes Sales Navigators, Welcome Center Supervisor & Staff, and Child Watch Director & Staff. Achieved a forecasted goal of $294,000 in both December 2019 & January 2020.

2016 Jul - 2019 Sep
Events + Corporate Recreation Manager
Ocean Reef Club / Key LArgo
Managed over 100 Corporate accounts and 200 Social/Family accounts Handled all site visits, inquiries, contracts, partnerships, banquet event orders and floor plans for the Greater Recreation Department including the Member Fitness Center, Salon & Spa, Tennis & Games Center, Airport, Golf, Marina, Group Recreation and Social Recreation. Generated $1.1 Million from a $900,000 budget in Event & Group Recreation from the start of the 2018-19 fiscal year Oversaw the Recreation Department, including, Events & Group Recreation, Unique Summer Camps, Reef Club Kids, The Nature Center, Buccaneer Island, and the Reef Rec Room, Created + Facilitated all Recreation Holiday Programming Coordinated and Built Unique programming for Corporate groups, Conferences, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, such as, Team Building Events, Beach Parties, 5K & 10K Runs, Street Fairs, Off-Site Excursions & Events, On-Site Property Tours, and all other events through the Greater Recreation Department. Scheduled weekly & monthly communication meetings to inform, train, and educate associates and surrounding departments Hosted team-building events for over 500 attendees, including, Golf Cart Road Rally, Beach Olympics, Super Bingo, Bike-Build Off, Drive-in/ Dive-in Movies, custom virtual scavenger hunts,Cooking school challenges and Minute to Win It.
2013 May - 2016 Jul
Assistant Manager of Special Events and Recreation
Omni Amelia Island Plantation / Fernan
Implemented team-building events for corporate groups with charitable outcomes for groups of 5-700 attendees Executed recreation events for guests of all ages through Group Programming, Camp Amelia, Beach & Pool Events, and Holiday Events. Developed and organized all Holiday & Special Events Coordinated the ordering and purchasing of supplies for the department expenses. Supervised schedules, weekly payroll, and continued the coaching and motivating of over 20 associates

Education

2010 - 2014
Slippery Rock University
Bacherlor of Science in Hospitality Management

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