WATERFORD, CT (November 10, 2011) --- Jeffrey Schoolcraft was recently promoted to the position of General Manager at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Waterford, CT. The 80-room property is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel and convention center management firm.

As General Manager, Schoolcraft will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the SpringHill Suites Waterford. He joined Waterford Hotel Group in 2003 as a Guest Service Agent at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, where he was later promoted to Front Office Manager. Schoolcraft also served as Executive Housekeeper for the Residence Inn by Marriott in Mystic, and most recently has been filling the role as the hotel’s Assistant General Manager.

“Jeff’s proven leadership, experience and dedication will add tremendous value to the SpringHill Suites team,” commented Rob Winchester, President & COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “This is a well-earned promotion and we wish him great success in this new role.”
Schoolcraft currently resides in Mystic, CT.

About SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waterford
With 80 guestrooms, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waterford features amenities for families and business guests alike.  Accommodations include separate sleeping and living areas, pillow-top mattresses, free high-speed Internet access, a pull out sofa, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Other hotel features include a Grab ‘n Go Market, a complimentary extended continental breakfast buffet, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, and guest laundry facilities.  Conveniently located off interstate 95, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waterford is just minutes from area casinos, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, Pfizer, Ocean Beach Park and other area attractions.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including select service properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company's approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.