Cory M. Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Me, Us

Millinocket, Maine, Us

Under contract through Maine Hospitality Management LLC

Augusta, Maine, Us

Offered professional coordination services and project management to the hospitality industry, guiding vendor and third-party contract negotiations, property acquisitions, and branding transitions while under contract to third party property management company. Increased management company’s portfolio from two to five properties in a fourteen-month window by guiding property activation pre- and post-opening for nationally recognized hotel brands, including a newly built 90 room Comfort Suites. Designed and executed property improvement plans, re-branding an Econo Lodge to a SureStay Plus by Best Western and a Rodeway Inn to an independent full-service resort property, all within six months of acquisition. Key Contributions: ▪ Streamlined and fast-tracked new construction that was a year behind schedule, completing activation in time for holiday weekend opening. ▪ Opened150 room independent full-service hotel and conference center in a destination location, within six months of acquisition. Executed multi-million-dollar improvement plan, hotel transition, brand termination, researching, selecting, and programming appropriate software tools and onboarding with all OTAs, GDS, Social Media, and SiteMinder Channel Management systems.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Students, employees and clients appreciate Cory's INN-Ovative approaches to hospitality and his passion for inspiring current and future hospitality professionals. Cory's draws from your vast experience to provide real-world insights and advice that is engaging and educational.

Strengthened guest service experiences by evaluating and updating operational procedures and standards. Evaluated nationally recognized and locally owned hotels and restaurants, compiling detailed reports and analysis on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Assisted with loss mitigation, advising on post-incident investigations, determining causes, and building mitigation plans to anticipate and avoid future incidents. Designed and developed quality operational procedure programs for employee development. Key Contributions: ▪ Achieved instructor certification through the National Restaurant Association’s Manage First Restaurant Management Curriculum, including courses in ServSafe Alcohol and ServSafe Food Protection Manager. ▪ Crafted location-specific training for biohazards, slip and fall prevention, ergonomics, loss mitigation, health and safety risks, and guest relations.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Instrumental in transitioning property from Best Western to Best Western PLUS designation while attaining 4-Green Key Certification, 45% increase in occupancy, and doubling NOI.

B.A, Hospitality Safety Management Idp

Certificate, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting