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About Robert M. Riddell, C.H.A.
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Expertise
I can be of assistance with any Hotel industry questions relating to the operation and management of Limited Service, Full Service and Botique hotels.

Experience
Over 20 years in Hospitality and Service Management, Hotel General Management, Property Management, Food and Beverage Management, Supervision of Commercial Renovations,Sales and Marketing, Human Resources,Accounting, Recruiting and Consulting, Staff Training and Development.

Organizations
International Institute of Modern Butlers, Professional training in culinary, Property management and preservation, construction management, hotel management. Certified Hotel Administrator, CHA, Convention Management and Services, On-Site Real Estate Management, Certified Recruiter.

Awards and Honors
Several Awards and recognition from International Hotel Companies such as Marriott Corporation and Choice Hotels International.

Past/Present Clients
Most recent: 2006-present National Hotel Management Company, managing Full Service Franchised Hotels, Boutique Hotels and Select Service Hotels.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Robert M. Riddell, C.H.A. 
In Category  Careers: Hospitality

SubjectDate Asked

New Job11/6/2009
  Q: I was recently offered a position as a full time restaurant greeter at nice hotel. I will be ...
  A: In my opinion, I'd go ahead and take the job. Get some time in the new position under your belt and ...
Careers in Hospitality/ Property Mgmt & Salaries10/15/2009
  Q: Can you list some of the Jobs (lower level to high level)in the Hospitality Industry and Property ...
  A: Your range of hourly wages is pretty accurate. Sad but true. Beginning salary ranges are from 18k to ...
CHA certification7/30/2009
  Q: What is the most affordable way to attain the CHA certification?
  A: my company was glad to pay for my certification. It attests to their high standards and ...
Opportunities6/30/2009
  Q: I am wondering if the hospitality field might have use of health and wellness experts. I have ...
  A: Sure, I think there would be opportunities for a well trained professional in any full service ...
Sonesta hotel organziational chart5/12/2009
  Q: what is the orgnanizational chart for sonesta hotel in sharm el sheikh beach and resort
  A: I have no idea! Every organization has different organizational structures that work for them. Why ...
Hotel jobs4/8/2009
  Q: I have worked for 33 years as an auto mechanic, and at age 58 desire a career change. Searching the ...
  A: It certainly sounds like you have a good work ethic, something not often found today, and something ...
Motel Ownership4/5/2009
  Q: I'm considering buying a motel as an investment when I retire. Is it necessary to have completed a ...
  A: There is no simple answer to this question. As in any business, it's good to know everything about ...
Management forcing me to pay a partially unpaid check4/4/2009
  Q: I was at work when a table left money on the table and left. I dont think it was intentional but ...
  A: Well, it seems very unfair based on what you have told me. Things like that happen, its just a cost ...
Managing a 10 room Motel.12/27/2008
  Q: My wife and I have decided to take a position managing, and hopefully eventually taking over ...
  A: There is no hard and fast answer to your question simply because there are so many variables ...
Best Hospitality Management Colleges in New York State12/3/2008
  Q: What are the best Colleges for Hospitality Management in New York State
  A: In my humble opinion, Cornell without a doubt is considered one of the Best Hotel schools in the ...
International Sales & Marketing/Consulting11/30/2008
  Q: I have over 15 years in Hotel/Resort Marketing & Sales with 4-5 Star Companies. Currently in ...
  A: Do what you do best. Sell and Market yourself. Create your brand and send your CV to as many search ...
private hospitality services11/7/2008
  Q: Mr. Riddell, are there places where I can get training to work in the hospitality business to work ...
  A: Yes there are. As a matter of fact there are several, most of which do not have accreditation from ...
Marketing Hospitality9/20/2008
  Q: I'm currently trying to decide which is the best major that would suite me and I came across with ...
  A: There are certainly vast avenues to pursue in sales and marketing in the hospitality world. My ...
job8/9/2008
  Q: "is there any way to earn 600$-800$ a week without college degree ?i am located at los angeles near ...
  A: This is a pretty open ended question but, I'd say of course there is. Anything you do well, is ...
About walk-outs5/12/2008
  Q: How to avoid walk-outs in hotel? How would proper use of IT have avoided walk-outs? Can IT alone ...
  A: First of all, I'm not sure what IT is? However, a strict credit policy should be established to ...
front office4/28/2008
  Q: what are the sources of reservation in a hotel?
  A: There are many sources for hotel reservations. They include the Global Distribution systems such as ...
Visa sponsor4/24/2008
  Q: Im inqiuring on be half of a friend. She is 26yrs old and lives Germany she is wondering wot is the ...
  A: This is really a question that is outside my area of expertise. I do know however, that some ...

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