In her new position, Melissa Sheffer will have oversight of all rooms division operations including front desk, bell services, concierge, public space cleaning, gift shop, and reservations with a heavy focus on housekeeping operations.
WOODSTOCK, VT – The Woodstock Inn & Resort announces the appointment of Melissa Sheffer to Director of Rooms. Sheffer brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality to her new position.
In her new position, Sheffer will have oversight of all rooms division operations including front desk, bell services, concierge, public space cleaning, gift shop, and reservations with a heavy focus on housekeeping operations.
“We are fortunate to have Melissa join our team. I am confident in her ability to assure that the guest experience is exceptional in nature from arrival to departure, and each team member is trained and working to exceed guest expectations at every touch point and encounter as it pertains to these specific job functions,” said Elaine Olson, Assistat Controller at Woodstock Inn & Resort. “Melissa’s experience with Forbes Five Star Standards will be notably advantageous as we continue to elevate the guest experience at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Her understanding of these standards will play a crucial role in ensuring that all team members are well-versed in delivering the highest level of service and attention to detail,” she continued.
Sheffer joins the Woodstock Inn & Resort from Jay Peak Resort, where she served as director of rooms and community engagement. Sheffer has also held leadership positions at numerous other resorts, including Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe, VT, the Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa in Sedona, AZ, Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Beaver Creek, CO, Luxury Suites International in Las Vegas, NV, and Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
Sheffer holds multiple certifications in hospitality including Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE), Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE), Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (CHDT), Certified Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas.
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