Pacific Inn Operations Team

Marlene

Marlene Rodriguez

Remote Operations

Marlene has been working in the hospitality industry since 1989 when she started her career managing a bed and breakfast in Seattle, Washington. She later went on to join the LaQuinta Corporation where she learned all aspects of Hotel Operations. During this time, she traveled throughout the East Coast to assist with hotel property management system conversions and staff training. In 2009 she moved to the franchise side of hotel operations, working for a hotel management company as their Area Manager where she gained comprehensive knowledge in the systems of Marriott, LaQuinta and Choice Hotels.

In 2016, Marlene joined the Pacific Inns Team as a General Manager for the company’s flagship LaQuinta Hotel in Portland, Oregon. She has become a trusted member of Pacific Inns and wears many hats in her current Remote Operations role. She lends her managerial expertise to different Pacific Inns properties while serving as an interim general manager, developing teams and assisting in training staff as needed. In addition, Marlene is responsible for compiling month-end reports for the owners of every hotel within the Pacific Inns’ portfolio and assuring the reports are delivered in a timely manner.

Responsibilities & Areas of Expertise:

• Leadership
• Management
• Operations
• Guest Relations

• A/R Monitoring & Collections
• Training & Developing Staff
• Developing Teams

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What does Marlene love most about her job?

“I love that I can travel to any location, wherever and whenever I am needed. Helping the property team grow and advance is so meaningful and fulfilling. Especially when I get the opportunity to witness them fulfill their goals and dreams.”