Matt Hunker: Host Ambassador and Trainer in Solana Beach, CA

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Matt Hunker

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Host Ambassador and Trainer
Solana Beach | United States
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I love the outdoors and adventure. i find traveling and experiencing new and different places and people to be extremely inspirational. there is an abundance of knowledge and personal growth that comes from these experiences. i love all sports. i am very competitive. i played baseball for about 14 years growing up. soccer for 6 years. i started skateboarding when i was 7. started surfing when i was 14. i lived in breckenridge colorado for 3 years. i snowboarded all over co during that time. i absolutely love hiking
Searching for new and clean lines. i love music and events. i am a promoter by nature
Always getting friends together to go to a concert or a festival. i am very motivated and driven. i am searching for a successful business career.
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Thanks for checking out my profile. My name is Matt Hunker, I am an energized and opportunity minded Client Services Manager. I am a pro-active leader who values teamwork, creativity, and sharing experiences. I have over 14 years of memorable practice in delivering exceptional customer service in the retail and hospitality industries. I am very passionate about helping people and organizations be there best. As the Store Manager for the Rip Curl Surf Center in Orlando, Florida, I was very successful at managing a profitable and respectable business. At Rip Curl Orlando I thoroughly enjoyed recruiting, training, and mentoring an engaged sales staff. I loved the business to business responsibilities. I used my education in marketing to create several fun local events that generated incremental foot traffic and sales to the store. I have moved from Florida to Colorado and now to San Diego where I have lived for the last 3 years. I have been working for Hyatt Hotels in Guest Services for about 2 years now. I was recently promoted to be my departments Ambassador and Trainer. I have since completely redesigned our entire Host Department Training Program. I have a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Central Florida. My major field of study was Marketing and Business Management. I received exemplary marks in the following courses: Management of Organizations, Sales Force Management, Professional Selling, Marketing Management, and Marketing Research and Analysis. I use some of my free time to volunteer with the Surfrider Foundation here in San Diego. I do most of my work with the Events and Fundraising Committee. I have helped to organize, promote, and service Surfrider San Diego's Art Gala 2 out of the last 3 years. The Art Gala is the County Chapter's largest fundraiser of the year. I look forward to collaborating with you to create something great.
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Image Andaz Hotel by Hyatt

Andaz Hotel by Hyatt

Host Ambassador and Trainer | 10/2015 - Current

An Andaz San Diego Host is a very dynamic position that works profoundly with all hotel departments. In this role I have taken on complete responsibility to ensure thorough guest satisfaction. Daily responsibilities include: managing the guest's experience, creating and modifying guest's reservations, selling guest rooms, scheduling guest's activities, and coordinating housekeeping and engineering services. As the Host Ambassador and Trainer I performed Hotel tours for potential group bookings. I recently, successfully redesigned our entire Host Training Program. Since I joined the team I have been a top performer in almost all major job proficiencies. With regards to our customer satisfaction surveys, I am ranked number 1 on my team in the following performance measures: Net Promoters Score (Likelihood to recommend **this is Hyatt Hotels' number 1 measure on customer satisfaction), Customer Service, Check in Process, Staff Sincerely Cared, and Remembers me and my Preferences
Image Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center

Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center

Guest Service Coordinator | 10/2012 - 08/2014

• High volume, multitasking dream- moving upwards of 200 guests per hour in 1 shuttle, seeing 50 to 250 reservations check in and check out per day, plus multiple buses of ski groups ranging from 20 to 100 people per group • Coordinate guests check in and check out procedure by providing luggage assistance, touring of property, and explanation of amenities and services • Accommodate guests throughout their stay with logistical solutions including: transportation, outside activity bookings, shipping and receiving packages, and room deliveries • Provide guests with up to date area information to maximize their enjoyment on the mountain, at the resort, and in town • Be an ambassador of Beaver Runs’ vision, core values, and service standards inside the workplace and outside in the local community • Lead and train staff
Image Rip Curl Surf Center- Orlando, FL

Rip Curl Surf Center- Orlando, FL

Assistant Manager/Store Manager | 01/2007 - 08/2009

• Consistently meet and exceed sales goals, utilizing inherent traits as well as professional education in business management and marketing • Create product and brand culture awareness through organizing community events- successfully promoted Rip Curl at International Surfing Day events in central Florida as well as several movie premiers, working with the Surfrider Foundation, Sony BMG, and local bars and eateries • Merchandise store, floor plan, and windows- rotating product and keeping displays fresh and topical • Manage inventory, replenish product due to sales reporting, submit purchase orders • Research marketplace trends and local competition to develop sales strategies • Recruit, train, and mentor sales staff
Education history
Image St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College

Associate in Arts | 2000 - 2002

Image University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration | 2003 - 2005

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291