The document provides a resume for Brandon M. Sholly outlining his work experience in hospitality, automotive, and service industries over the past 15 years, including positions as a general manager, sales manager, and front desk associate. It highlights his track record of improving performance, increasing sales and occupancy rates, and completing renovation projects on time. The resume demonstrates Sholly's experience in customer service, sales, management, and turning around underperforming locations.

1. Brandon M. Sholly
11970 Mountain Luarel Dr. Roswell,GA
Phone (770) 383-2861
Motivated, dedicated, dependable self-starter with a proven track record in search of career opportunity.
Consistently able to delight customers, drive sales, build strong teams and turn around results in the Hospitality,
Automotive and Service industries. Seeking position that will provide challenge and personal growth.
Experience:
Mar 2015-July 2015
Apraisals By Michael- Atlanta, GA
Unpaid apprenticeship. Assisted with measuring insinside and outside of houses as well as drawling up sketches
and reports. Drove Michael to appraisals.
May 2014-July 2014
CFM Corporate Collections- Atlanta, GA
Collections Specialist. Specialized in debt collection for Large companies. I would call debtors in attempt to
collect outstanding debts. I regularly collected multiple payments each day. I would keep detailed reports of each
conversation with the debtors for future reference and security. I always tried to get payment before the debt
affected their credit.
Jan 2014 – May 2014
S&D Coffee and Tea - Tuscaloosa, AL
Sales Route Manager. I was in charge of the Tuscaloosa warehouse and sales route that covers Tuscaloosa, AL
and Mississippi. Daily operations include driving the sales route to accounts and selling coffee and tea products,
service of equipment, unloading and loading of truck, inventory, weekly orders to replenish products, receiving
orders and restocking the warehouse, daily sales reports, and setting and meeting deadlines.
Jun 2010 – Dec 2013
Columbia Hospitality Management – General Manager
Multiple property assignments, as needed, to turnaround slow performing locations:
• Budgetel Inn & Suites- Lithonia, GA (Jul. 2013-Oct. 2013)
Transferred back to this property to get the hotel ready to be sold. Identified and managed key
maintenance issues and priorities. Completed key repairs within the first two weeks. Managed all
aspects of daily operations including supervising all staff, cash management and reporting. With all
required renovations and repairs completed on schedule, the property was sold.
• Microtel Inn & Suites- Woodstock, GA (April 2013-Jul. 2013)
Took over as the General Manager. Took initiative to drive revenue growth by targeting sports teams
and local Woodstock events. During the summer, was able to maintain an average occupancy of 90%,
with weekends at 100%. This compares to an average occupancy rate of 70% in the previous month.
• Suburban Extended Stay- Kennesaw, GA (Oct. 2012-Apr. 2013)
Assigned to stabilize renovation and to increase occupancy after unacceptable management turnover at
the property. Managed the completion of the renovation on time and budget, and increased occupancy
20%. Renovations included major refurbishments of every room. Initiated and implemented new
pricing, obtained new vendors, hired new employees, and increased sales relations. Developed
innovative new partnerships with Kennesaw State University Athletics.
• Budgetel Inn & Suites- Lithonia, GA (Jul. 2012-Oct. 2012)
As a bank owned property, was assigned to manage operations and lead serious required renovations to

2. prepare hotel for sale. Led complete interior and exterior renovation, while maintaining daily business.
Overhauled the staff to eliminate theft and performance issues. Left this assignment with the turnaround
complete. The hotel looked and operated like an entirely new establishment.
• Baymont Inn & Suites- Macon, GA (May 2012-Jul. 2012)
Transferred as General Manager to this property that was for sale to improve operations and manage
renovations. Pursued creative marketing and sales efforts that led to booking three groups of 20+ rooms.
Trained an assistant manager who stayed as the general manager once the property was sold in July.
• Microtel Inn & Suites- Smyrna, GA (Oct. 2011-May 2012)
Promoted and brought in as General Manager to manage property and turnaround failing renovations
that left almost half of rooms unusable. The first couple of months were focused on renovations to the
entire hotel as well as setting up contracts with new vendors. Within 3 months every room was back up
to operating standards. Terminated and hired multiple employees due to budget and performance, created
a great staff (front desk, maintenance, and housekeeping). Increased occupancy by utilizing online sales
resources as well as cold calls.
• Suburban Extended Stay- Woodstock, GA (Jun. 2011-Oct. 2011)
Promoted to Assistant General Manager of both the Kennesaw and Woodstock locations. Took initiative
to build occupancy by gaining local business through fliers, cold calls, and special deals. Assisted in
renovations to the hotel (a/c, beds, furniture, etc.) as it was up for sale. After a few months, the property
was successfully sold
• Suburban Extended Stay- Kennesaw, GA (Jun. 2010-Oct. 2011)
Started as the Lead Front Desk Sales associate and was quickly promoted to Assistant General Manager.
Responsible for opening and closing of the front office, ensuring accuracy of deposits and cash
management, guest management, daily operations and daily corporate reporting. Led sales and
marketing efforts to gain new clientele by sales calls, emails, and fax. Regularly went above and beyond
duties to ensure the best operations possible.
Jan. 2009 – Jul. 2010.
AMC Theater Fork and Screen- Buckhead, GA
Server at this ‘new concept’ theater. After only two months was considered one of the top servers in this high
paced environment. Thrived on my great integrity and interpersonal skills to provide outstanding customer
experiences. Assisted in training new employees and asked to participate in ‘focus groups’ with the General
Manager to discuss different ways to make the establishment run smoother and operations more efficient.
Jul. 2008 – Dec. 2008
Pep Boys- Savannah, GA
As Parts Manager, was in charge of parts inventory (includes tires, car-specific auto parts, and store floor
inventory). Responsible for receiving orders and placing new orders twice a week. Managed a staff of at least
6 employees, counting safe twice a day, making deposits and change orders, cash drawer changes/count downs
at ends of employee shifts and workday, service area cash drawer close outs, running end of day reports, and
opening and closing the store, all on a daily basis. Dealt with almost every customer during my shifts to ensure
great customer care.
Oct. 2006 - Jun. 2008
Kauffman Tire- Alpharetta, GA, Kennesaw, GA, Acworth, GA, & Woodstock, GA
Started out as a General Service Mechanic at the Kennesaw location and received a raise after only one month
of starting. Went into the automotive business with no experience, and after a year was considered one of the
top G.S. Mechanics. Asked to help train new employees and help out during employee shortages at other
locations. Was then promoted to Sales Manager (Oct. 2007) at a brand new store in Acworth. Was transferred
to the Woodstock location (a higher volume store) due my motivation to get the sale and friendly, upbeat
personality to gain new and retain current customers. Improved the store's sales numbers and gained a

3. substantial amount of new clientele.
Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2006
Barnie's Coffee and Tea Company- Kennesaw, GA
Promoted to shift manager after 3 months. Responsible for all operations of unit and management of staff
during shifts. Consistently meet or exceed sales objectives. Regularly managed staff of 2-3. Relied upon to
regularly close and open store, handle cash, and complete unit reports.
Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2005
Circuit City- Kennesaw, GA
Electronics' sales associate. Regularly achieved top sales results for store, even when working on a part time
basis. Assisted in the training of new employees.
Education:
Onourse Learning, Atlanta,GA
Fall 2014
Registered Georgia Real Property Appraiser
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Fall 2004 – 2007 & Spring 2009
General undergraduate studies and Business Management
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
Summer 2008 – Dec. 2008
General undergraduate studies
Fellowship Christian Schools – 2004 GPA 3.42
References available upon request.