Christopher Bosshardt
Missoula
Summary
Service-oriented leader with a proactive approach and strong team collaboration skills. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering positive relationships. Strategic decision-maker with a focus on problem-solving and achieving results. Maintains an optimistic outlook, driving team motivation and success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher Grade 5
Hellgate Elementary School District
08.2018 - Current
- Served elementary students through the school year ensuring standards in reading, Math, Science and Social Studies are achieved. Class sizes range from 20-30 students.
- Collaborated with 5th grade team to identify priority standards and develop effective instructional techniques.
- Coached middle school boys basketball and led drama club, fostering teamwork and creative expression.
General Manager
Richfield Hospitality & Sage Hospitality Resources
Missoula
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Operated 200-room, full-service hotel, restaurant, and bar, maximizing revenue and ROI for $15M budget while exceeding guest service, associate morale, and ownership goals, and forecasting monthly revenue and operational expenses.
- Directed and recommended capital projects, maximizing property value through strategic investments and improvements.
- Built annual operations, sales & marketing budget. Achieved growth over market each year.
- Managed human resource activities, including recruiting, recognition, and strategic growth, enhancing team effectiveness and aligning talent with business objectives.
- Utilized technology tools for enhancing HR development and client engagement.
- Hotel achieved recognition for top 20% guest services nationwide.
- Represented hotel as a positive leader to the community
- Established community engagement objectives to enhance local partnerships.
General Manager
Utah Hospitality Management
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Leader of 150 room full-service hotel. Accountable for a 12M operations budget while meeting guest service, operation, associate, and ownership compliance goals. Held responsible for all AR, HR, Guest Service, Franchise compliance and financial goals. Prepared annual Sales & Marketing and operational budgets.
- Assisted in opening 4 IHG Properties while employed
- Tasked with City Planning and permitting
- Achieved award-winning franchise compliance scores.
- Recognized by owners as top recruiter
Director of Rooms / Hotel Operations
Grand America Hotels & Resorts
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Operations Director of 850 room full-service resort in downtown Salt Lake. Accountable for recruiting, training, development of departmental leaders. Accountable for meeting service, budget and associate retention objectives while providing 4 diamond service.
- Accountable for a 25M operation budget
- Achieved AAA compliance goals for 4 Diamond quality
- Developed a Day-by Day Sales & Marketing, forecasting and operational budget for the leadership team.
General Manager
Sage Hospitality Resources
03.2005 - 10.2007
- Operated a 75-room hotel listed on the National Historic Register. Full-service Hotel and restaurant. Accountable for maximizing profits on 10K Sq. Ft. of banquet space and 10 units of Class A office rentals. Accountable for a 10M operations budget while meeting guest service, operation, associate, and ownership goals.
- Hotel was ranked #2 of 50 nationwide for overall performance by Sage Hospitality in 2006 & 2007
- Property had an astounding 80% revenue growth, while the market achieved 35% growth in 2006.
- Property sold for 100% profit/purchase in 2007
- Innovative and Strategic Business training throughout employment with Sage Hospitality
General Manager
Great Lakes Management Group
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Operated 150 room hotel with full-service restaurant/bar and 8K sq. ft. of banquet space. Accountable for a 12M operations budget while meeting guest service, operation, associate, and ownership compliance goals. Responsible for all AR, HR, and financial compliance.
- Achieved 2004 National Hotel of the Year for service and performance
- Highest nationwide service awards achieved.
- Increased overall revenue by 50% in first year.
Education
University of Montana - K-8 State Teacher Certification
University of Montana
Missoula, MT01.2020
IHG and Choice Hotel Franchise Management Certificates - Sale, Revenue Management, Human Resources, F&B Development
Certification
IHG and Choice Hotel Franchise Management Certificates achieved: Sale, Revenue Management, Human Resources, F&B Development
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher Grade 5
Hellgate Elementary School District
08.2018 - Current
General Manager
Richfield Hospitality & Sage Hospitality Resources
02.2010 - 04.2013
General Manager
Utah Hospitality Management
03.2009 - 02.2010
Director of Rooms / Hotel Operations
Grand America Hotels & Resorts
10.2007 - 02.2009
General Manager
Sage Hospitality Resources
03.2005 - 10.2007
General Manager
Great Lakes Management Group
07.2002 - 03.2005
University of Montana - K-8 State Teacher Certification
University of Montana