Catherine Brown
@catherinebrown
Hospitality leader and Front Office Manager driving revenue growth, digital transformation, and personalized guest experiences at 4-star standards.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented hospitality professional with 10+ years of experience and an MSc in International Business (Candidate), focused on elevating service standards into personalized, relationship-driven guest experiences. In my Acting Front Office Manager role, I lead operational excellence and revenue management using RevPAR & ADR, yield optimization, and budgeting/P&L.
I’ve driven measurable impact through digital transformation—reducing weekly paper consumption from 25,000 to 1,000 sheets by spearheading digital registration and e-billing—while aligning execution with ESG goals. I’ve also improved guest outcomes through service recovery frameworks, CRM-driven relationship management, and feedback loops that strengthen online reputation and Net Promoter Score (NPS), alongside training and talent development for 40+ staff.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Acting Front Office Manager
Accra City Hotel
Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)
Led revenue management and yield optimization, improving room inventory performance during high-demand MICE periods. Drove digital transformation by switching to digital registration and e-billing, cutting weekly paper consumption from 25,000 to 1,000 sheets, and built a 12-month training program for 40+ staff to raise guest satisfaction.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Accra City Hotel
Jan 2025 - Oct 2025 (9 months)
Supervised a 15+ person front office team and supported guest service delivery across all touchpoints. Implemented upselling initiatives with Sales & Revenue that increased average room revenue by 12%, maintaining a 95% guest satisfaction rating on feedback platforms.
Shift Leader (Duty Manager)
Accra City Hotel
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Managed shift operations and acted as Duty Manager in the absence of senior leadership. Reduced onboarding time by 30% through on-the-job training, while ensuring 100% billing accuracy and maintaining front desk compliance with brand quality benchmarks.
Front Office Supervisor
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Dec 2015 - May 2023 (7 years 5 months)
Managed daily front office operations, coordinating with housekeeping and reservations to ensure seamless guest service. Increased hotel revenue by 10% through coaching on upselling and service personalization, and supported scheduling, performance tracking, and operational reporting.
Executive Lounge Supervisor
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Oversaw lounge operations serving VIP and corporate guests, achieving a 98% satisfaction score. Managed stock control and procurement for uninterrupted service and trained staff in luxury service protocols to improve loyalty and repeat visits.
Front Office Agent
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Sep 2014 - Oct 2019 (5 years 1 month)
Processed guest check-ins, check-outs, and billing with accuracy and efficiency. Used suggestive selling techniques that contributed to a 5% increase in ancillary revenue and coordinated guest requests with relevant departments for timely resolution.
Business Solutions Consultant
Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited
Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Marketed banking products and exceeded monthly sales targets by 15–20%. Built strong client relationships, increasing customer retention by 10%, and resolved customer queries while maintaining KYC compliance.
Customer Care Executive
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel
Apr 2012 - Nov 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Coordinated guest transportation logistics and handled 50+ daily inquiries with efficiency. Managed invoicing, receipts, and bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy and supervised drivers, reducing delays by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Valley View University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Banking & Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking & Finance from Valley View University.
IPMC Ghana
Microsoft Office Proficiency, Microsoft Office
Certification in Microsoft Office proficiency.
IPMC Ghana
Data Analysis, Data Analysis
Certification in data analysis.
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