Jonathan McKinney, CMP, CHT, CHSP
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
9K followers
500 connections
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
9K followers
500 connections
About
I am passionate about gracious hospitality, connecting with people, and combining these…
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You need to communicate with your coworkers in Hospitality Management. What are the best ways to do it?
If at all possible, get in front of them face to face. You’re in the Hospitality business…you’ve got to get in front of your guests to be uber effective in guest service; I’d say that if given the opportunity to be face to face with someone, do it!
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You need to communicate with your coworkers in Hospitality Management. What are the best ways to do it?
I like to utilize tools like the Strengthsfinder 2.0 book and assessment, the MBTI, DISC, and or the Enneagram to help supplement my knowledge and understanding of each individual on my team. These tools help me know my people and understand when and how to approach them to be most effective in my communication with them. Understanding these aspects of their personality also gives me perspective when conflict arises. The perspective these tools give is very helpful to me and I will continue to incorporate this work in all future teams.
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Back-to-school vibes are in the air, and so is the excitement for our new fall intern class! 🍁 We're thrilled to have Trinity, Doug, Shealy, and…
Back-to-school vibes are in the air, and so is the excitement for our new fall intern class! 🍁 We're thrilled to have Trinity, Doug, Shealy, and…
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#mise2024 Thanks Chef Jae Lee! #nowon
#mise2024 Thanks Chef Jae Lee! #nowon
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The #Spa at #grand1847 is stunning! An elevated experience with marvelous treatments ~ the most difficult decision is which service to choose! Treat…
The #Spa at #grand1847 is stunning! An elevated experience with marvelous treatments ~ the most difficult decision is which service to choose! Treat…
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Experience
Education
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University of North Alabama
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Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta, LaGrange Society, Campus Outreach.
My studies had a strong emphasis on interpersonal communication, persuasion, and mass communication. As a result of my course work, I acquired outstanding listening skills, the ability to read people, and help determine their needs. This was the stepping stone for my desire to serve others in my community – personally and professionally. My education at UNA helps me every day to serve the team at Renaissance Ross Bridge, create unforgettable moments for our guests, and deliver a great return…
My studies had a strong emphasis on interpersonal communication, persuasion, and mass communication. As a result of my course work, I acquired outstanding listening skills, the ability to read people, and help determine their needs. This was the stepping stone for my desire to serve others in my community – personally and professionally. My education at UNA helps me every day to serve the team at Renaissance Ross Bridge, create unforgettable moments for our guests, and deliver a great return for our ownership.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Canned Food Drive Coordinator
The Salvation Army
- Present 10 years 10 months
Poverty Alleviation
Organized a canned food drive for needy families in the Shoals Area for Thanksgiving 2013. Collected over 1,000 pounds of food for The Salvation Army of the Shoals.
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Fundraiser
United Way of Northwest Alabama
- 2 years
Social Services
Volunteered with the United Way of Northwest Alabama to raise money from local businesses for the 2013 fund drive.
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Fundraising Volunteer
Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Present 6 years 10 months
Health
I serve on the Ross Bridge Gives Back Team. Each month we work with a non-profit in the Greater Birmingham Area to serve and/or help raise needed funds or resources. We started a golf tournament for the MDA of Alabama and helped them raise over $10,000 in the first year with this fundraiser!
Honors & Awards
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Top 40 Under 40
Collaborate Magazine, Collinson Media
During his tenure as Director of Group Sales at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, Jonathan was recognized as an industry leader in “Collaborate” magazine’s first-ever “40 Under 40” feature in the April/May 2012 issue. “Collaborate” is a national magazine that provides resources and ideas to planners in the corporate meetings industry.
Jonathan was nominated by his peers in the corporate meetings world. Numerous nominations were reviewed and evaluated by the magazine’s editorial staff based…During his tenure as Director of Group Sales at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, Jonathan was recognized as an industry leader in “Collaborate” magazine’s first-ever “40 Under 40” feature in the April/May 2012 issue. “Collaborate” is a national magazine that provides resources and ideas to planners in the corporate meetings industry.
Jonathan was nominated by his peers in the corporate meetings world. Numerous nominations were reviewed and evaluated by the magazine’s editorial staff based on references, industry involvement and honors, social media presence and other industry resources. The “40 Under 40” feature was not advertising-driven and not connected with any promotional contest, making this truly an honor for Jonathan and his fellow honorees.
“This group of individuals represents the present and future of our industry,” said Chris Collinson, chief strategist of Collinson Media and Events. “They were selected by their peers, reinforcing their status as industry influencers.”
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2011 Supplier of the Year
Rocket City Alabama Chapter - Society of Government Meeting Planners
Jonathan was named Supplier of the Year by the Rocket City-Alabama Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (RCAC-SGMP).
While Director of Group Sales at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, his involvement with the RCAC-SGMP included being a founding member of Alabama's first and only chapter. "When we reached out around the state for potential members," Marie Arighi, RCAC's second vice president and last year's Supplier of the Year winner, says, "[he] was the first to…Jonathan was named Supplier of the Year by the Rocket City-Alabama Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (RCAC-SGMP).
While Director of Group Sales at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, his involvement with the RCAC-SGMP included being a founding member of Alabama's first and only chapter. "When we reached out around the state for potential members," Marie Arighi, RCAC's second vice president and last year's Supplier of the Year winner, says, "[he] was the first to respond... [He] jumped in with both feet and embraced the organization and its mission."
The nonprofit organization aims to "enhance the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings through education, resources and networking," and McKinney was a shining example in his role at the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, where he worked to provide facilities and services to government planners at the hotel
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I am very excited to be the Education Sponsor for CAHABA’s 2nd Annual Hospitality Leadership Forum ! 5 hours of CMP Creidt available, grab your spot…
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