Kathryn Stults-Vela
@kathrynstults-vela
Experienced operations specialist skilled in process coordination and guest services.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations-focused professional with a strong background in process coordination, dispatching, and guest services across logistics, hospitality, and security environments.
At Amazon I facilitated the launch of ISS, maintained scheduling and training for Problem Solve, ISS and Damage Land, and supported receive dock operations by assigning and adjusting labor.
My hospitality experience includes revenue and group rooms coordination, night audit responsibilities, reservations, and front desk supervision where I implemented revenue strategies, managed room blocks, and maintained daily forecasting and reporting.
I bring reliable communication, project orchestration, systems improvement, and team-training skills to roles that require process optimization, customer-facing excellence, and operational leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Facilitated launch of ISS and maintained scheduling and training for Problem Solve, ISS, and Damage Land; assisted daily Receive Dock operations by assigning tasks, tracking and adjusting labor to meet throughput targets.
Wellness Associate
YMCA Columbia City
May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Welcomed and assisted members while building relationships and maintaining the wellness area by clearing debris and restocking towels and sanitation supplies to ensure a safe, positive environment.
Dispatcher
Classic Products
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
Managed incoming stock reception, ensured proper storage and location tagging, and supported production processing to streamline inventory flow and reduce handling errors.
Janitorial Specialist
The Cleaning Edge
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Performed cleaning and maintenance across multiple facilities, ensuring sanitation standards and client satisfaction through consistent, reliable service.
Dispatcher
Green Valley Security
Oct 2020 - May 2021 (7 months)
Answered client calls including alarm responses and strategically dispatched patrol officers to emergencies, improving response efficiency and led projects to update systems for operational improvements.
Revenue & Group Rooms Coordinator
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Collaborated with revenue management to implement strategies and a detailed compression calendar to maximize hotel revenue; managed OTA relationships, rooming lists, blocks, daily pick-up analysis and monthly group forecasts.
Guest Services / Night Audit
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
May 2015 - Jul 2015 (2 months)
Managed VIP and HHonors check-ins, arranged transportation and entertainment, served as Night Audit backup, and assisted in training front desk and night audit staff.
Front Desk / Reservations
Ameristar
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 (4 months)
Delivered guest relations, handled check-ins/outs, managed hotel and steakhouse reservations, and cross-trained as gift shop cashier to support operations and guest satisfaction.
Front Desk Agent
Rumor Boutique Hotel
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)
Managed guest check-ins/outs and VIP/group reservations, oversaw in-house gift shop inventory and ordering to ensure high service levels and retail availability.
Front Desk Supervisor
Hampton Inn & Suites
Aug 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Supervised front desk and night audit staff, assisted in sales and group organizing, managed gift shop inventory and hotel supply ordering to support daily operations.
Night Auditor
Hilton Palm Springs Resort
Aug 2009 - Feb 2010 (6 months)
Performed night audit duties including balancing and closing accounts, guest check-ins/outs, and preparing daily financial reports to ensure accurate day-end operations.
Guest Service Agent / Night Audit
Hilton Garden Inn
Mar 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Opened a 139-room hotel and managed guest check-ins/outs, balanced accounting reports, and completed day-end close processes to maintain operational readiness.
Guest Service Agent / Reservations Supervisor
Hilton Palm Springs Resort
Jul 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Handled guest services, night audit duties, PBX operations, and supervised reservations while organizing group and VIP bookings to support guest satisfaction.
Front Desk Supervisor
Hilton Garden Inn Rancho Mirage
Oct 2004 - Jul 2005 (9 months)
Supervised front desk and night audit activities, balanced and closed accounts, and trained across hotel departments to maintain consistent service and operational readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Desert Hot Springs High School
High School Diploma, High School
2000 - 2004
Activities and societies: President of Student Body; 4-year member of Leadership Program; 4-year School Leadership Team (school-wide improvement).
Completed high school with leadership roles including Student Body President and multi-year participation in the leadership and school improvement teams.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
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