Ashley Kelly

General Manager @The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Chicago, IL, US

OXFORD HOTELS & RESORTS– IO GODFREY ROOFTOP, Chicago, ILGeneral Manager (January 2014-­‐Current)• Hired as a server in 2014, promoted in 2014 to supervisor, promoted in 2015 to AGM. Promoted to GM in 2016.• Oversee, help execute, & develop all seasonal menus including all event menus. • Envision, conceptualize, plan, market, & execute large scale events at IO. Which Include; • Kentucky Derby Viewing Party, Haunted Hotel, Winter Wonderland, The Godfrey Ball, Easter, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Industry Sleepover, Valentine’s Day, Galantines Day, Whiskey Fest, Rose Fest, Sparkling Fest, St Patrick’s Day, Solstice Viewing Party, Christmas Eve Live Music Brunch Event, Rooftop Pool Party, Best of 80’s & 90’s Party Promo, Black Wednesday, Champagne RI|OT brunch series, Unplugged Thursday Nights, Chicago Marathon Bruch Event, Networking Events, and much more! • Oversee, schedule, and execute all Banquets at IO. • Establishes strong and personal relationships with cliental leading to many non-banquet function events. Such as networking events. • Developed service structure and operation guidelines for all employees. • Responsible for all scheduling, payroll, and operations for day to day and large-scale events for IO. • Oversee all ordering & inventory• Responsible for all hiring and firing • Create on-boarding packets and checklist for all departments in F&B.

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles

Bachelor's degree, Product Development

Santa Barbara City College

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Communication and Media Studies