Outrigger? Enterprises Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Debbie Murakami from front operations manager to assistant general manager at the Holiday Inn? Waikiki Beachcomber Resort.
In her new role, Murakami will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resort, working closely with the front office and housekeeping managers to oversee the bell services, housekeeping and front desk departments, and assisting the general manager in achieving financial, guest service and IHG brand requirements and goals.
Prior to the Holiday Inn? Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, Murakami held the front office manager position at the Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, The Wyland Waikiki and the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. Murakami joined Outrigger in 1996 as guest services manager at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach after gaining experience in guest services at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, night audit at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel and concierge at the Halekulani Hotel.
Murakami holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is a trainer for DISC, a behavioral assessment tool based on different personality traits, and a member of Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals Worldwide.