Elinda Mages

Hays, KS 67601
elinda48@gmail.com
785-259-4209

To obtain a position in a professional atmosphere

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

General Manager
Core Hospitality Group - Hays, KS
April 2020 to December 2020
I was the foreman in charge of new construction until we opened in October of 2020. At that time I
became General Manager. 
 
The hotel opened to 85% occupancy the first night it was open.

General Manager (GM)

Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn - Hays, KS
August 2018 to April 2020
Manage every day functions of the hotel. Take care of customer complaints. Order supplies for hotel.
Manage housekeeping and front desk staff.

Store Manager
Stage Stores - Hays, KS
October 2016 to July 2018
Responsibilities: 
Maintain store assets, and am responsible for all actions regarding store policies, including employees,
freight, assisting customers and handling customer complaints, maintaining store records and daily
banking. I am responsible for the sales of the store and implementing the sales and associated
activities.

Office Administrator
Aflac District Office - Hays, KS
October 2012 to May 2014
Responsibilities: 
Responsible for submitting claims for all policies received in the office 
Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality 
Responsible for all correspondence for District Manager 
Responsible for setting up training for all district agents and coordinating training events

Owner
A Bride's World - Hays, KS
September 2009 to December 2010
Responsibilities: 
Day to day operations of a retail business including payroll, taxes, banking, invoices, ordering
inventory, employee training, sales, advertising, assisting customers with purchases and setting up
window displays

General Manager
Fairfield Inn - Hays, KS
August 2008 to September 2009
Responsibilities: 
Responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel 
Scheduling of employees 
Payroll 
Interviewing, hiring and training of new employees 
Maintaining property 
Maintaining adequate supplies for operation of hotel 
Respond to all customer complaints

Area Manager/ General Manager

B & L Motels, Inc
June 2001 to July 2008
Responsibilities: 
Responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel 
Scheduling of employees 
Payroll 
Interviewing, hiring and training of new employees and general managers for hotels 
Maintaining property 
Maintaining adequate supplies for operation of hotel 
Respond to all customer complaints 
Hire and train new General Managers 
Represent the company in unemployment hearings 
Travel to 6 hotels and oversee the operations

Office Administrator
Messiah Lutheran Church - Hays, KS
2000 to 2000
2-7-2011 to 9-19-2016 
Responsibilities: 
Responsible for maintaining church records accurately and maintaining church calendar 
Prepare all church bulletins, and monthly newsletter 
Prepare all correspondence relating to church activities 
Prepare invoices for payment 
Manage the flow of supplies related to church worship and maintenance of facility 
Day to day operations of maintaining church office and offer a knowledgeable presence during office
hours, including filing, answering phones 
Maintain confidentiality of all church records 
Oversee the church database of members, attendance and giving 
Prepare yearly giving statements 
Maintain and update church website 
Change electronic sign weekly 
Update Facebook page 
Maintain employee records 
Conduct Background Checks for employees and volunteers

Education

Bachelor's
Fort Hays State University - Hays, KS
1987 to 1991

Skills
• Retail Management
• Key Holder

Certifications and Licenses

State of Kansas Insurance License

September 2017 to September 2019

Driver's License