Ashley Godfrey
Instructor, General Education
"I love sharing my passion for the hospitality industry with students and think of them as my guests! I want to make them feel as comfortable as possible in class while providing excellent service in the form of teaching."
About
Hospitality, travel, and customer service are Ashley Godfrey’s passions! Her extensive background in resort management, with a desire to provide excellent customer service, has helped her excel in the hospitality industry.
Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree from UCF in Hospitality Event Management and a master’s degree from UCF in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Currently, she teaches Hospitality Management classes at Escoffier, marrying her passion for teaching with her hospitality expertise.
Honors & Awards
- Manager of the Month in 2013, 2014, 2015 - Westgate Resorts
- Walt Disney World Valor Award, 2019
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Resort Duty Manager - Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
- Front Office & Recreation Guest Experience Manager - Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
- Management Intern - Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
- Director of Recreation - Westgate Resorts, Orlando, FL
- Human Resources Coordinator - Westgate Resorts, Orlando, FL
- Recreation Supervisor - Westgate Resorts, Orlando, FL
Education
- Masters of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Central Florida
- Bachelors of Science in Event Management, University of Central Florida
In The News
PODCAST - Hospitality Mavericks 6/22/2023
PODCAST - BBC The Food Chain 4/4/2024
Special Interests
Crafting/creating, reading, working out, and binge-watching.
