When did you start working at the hotel and what attracted you to the position?
MM: I started at Surf Side Hotel August 2019. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already. Time really flies. And how could I not love a place that has these amazing views surrounding it. I have loved working here from the beginning, the busyness, the people I’ve met, and my co-workers have made it even more amazing!
Where and when did your career in hospitality start?
MM: Surf Side Hotel is where it all started.
What is the toughest part of your job right now?
MM: The toughest part of my job right now is time management and hoping to get everything done.
What has been your greatest success thus far in your career?
MM: My greatest success is the amazing team I have built so far. They are an incredible group of devoted people, who day in and day out show up and just are amazing.
What was your fondest memory of a customer?
MM: That is a tough question. I can’t choose just one. I have met so many amazing guests who have become dear to me in so many ways!
What do you like to do in your spare time??
MM: I love to read and spend time with my family when I’m not working.
What is one thing very few people know about you?
MM: Very few people know I have a storage unit full of books to rival a small store.
What do you admire, or look up to, and why?
MM: My parents – no matter what happens, they are constantly there, no matter the time of day. They will always answer my calls even for the smallest or most trivial questions. I truly admire them.