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United States

Greater New York City Area

Manage all aspects of client service including business development, project delivery, and industry analysis efforts. Primary focus on the Hospitality segement including Hotel, Cruise, Rental Car, and Gaming.Significant expereince in strategy formulation, business and IT planning, and program management of large-scale transformation efforts.Functional expertise in reservations, distribution, and revenue management.

Parsippany, Nj

Supervised all aspects of revenue management including pricing strategy, policies, technology, and delivery of centralized and field-based services globally. Reported to EVP of Brand Operations. Represented company on revenue management advisory board and in public speaking engagements.• Built one of the largest revenue management services programs in the industry with 4500 hotels and 70 staff members, generated RevPAR improvements through industry downturn of 2%.• Formed… Show more Supervised all aspects of revenue management including pricing strategy, policies, technology, and delivery of centralized and field-based services globally. Reported to EVP of Brand Operations. Represented company on revenue management advisory board and in public speaking engagements.• Built one of the largest revenue management services programs in the industry with 4500 hotels and 70 staff members, generated RevPAR improvements through industry downturn of 2%.• Formed “revenue for hire” program for mid-scale and above properties, 4-6% RevPAR improvement.• Architected a five-year transformation strategy involving over $15 million in reservation, distribution, and revenue management technology.• Re-engineered distribution operations processing over 100,000 service request a year, consolidated workforce of 120 by removing overlapping functions to drive 10% plus in headcount reductions.• Launched cross-branded promotional rate calendar targeting soft demand periods, generating over $1 billion in total revenue.• Managed strategic planning process for eleven brands, identified over $150 million in revenue opportunities for 2012.organization change. Show less

Reston, Va

Managed all aspects of client service including business development, project delivery, and industry analysis efforts. Worked across all segments of the travel industry. Specialized in business strategy formulation, IT and business planning, and Merger and Acquisition integration.• Executed $10 million revenue management business integration program for Starwood Hotels and Resorts including technology, business process and organizational change.• Developed $10 million… Show more Managed all aspects of client service including business development, project delivery, and industry analysis efforts. Worked across all segments of the travel industry. Specialized in business strategy formulation, IT and business planning, and Merger and Acquisition integration.• Executed $10 million revenue management business integration program for Starwood Hotels and Resorts including technology, business process and organizational change.• Developed $10 million IT strategy focused on revenue and unit sales growth for Choice Hotels.• Supported Chief Merger Officer for Harrah’s Entertainment in the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, program targeted $170 million in revenue synergies and $80 million in cost synergies.• Prepared business case for consolidation of five separate reservations systems and call centers for Carnival Corporation identified over $15 million per year in cost reduction benefits. • Sized the market entry opportunity for FedEx in the digital publishing industry, targeted ground transportation partnerships in the $5 billion direct marketing and fulfillment customer segments.• Developed revenue and operations strategy Radisson Seven Seas Cruises focused on CRM, sales, and operations improvements to drive 2-5% increase in revenue.• Crafted a CRM and reservations strategy and IT roadmap for Silja Cruise Lines, identified over € 25 million in revenue improvements.• Created a fleet management strategy including processes, organization, and technology changes for Budget Rent-a-Car, validated $16 million in benefits with executive leadership.• Developed CRM focused IT strategy enabling 15-25% improvement in operating margins for Marriott Vacation Club through increased unit sales, higher yields, and decreases in operating expense.• Develop business plan and partnership strategies for the launch of a new multi-billion dollar leisure resort, DestiNY USA. Show less

Chicago, Il

Joined startup team of executives to launch professional services firm. Responsible for business development, project delivery, recruiting, and client service. Managed largest account generating over $5 million in sales.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business/Commerce, General

Master of Business Administration, Marketing Major

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physics

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi, Track and Field Team Double major in Physics and Geology

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Football, Baseball, Track and Field High School Diploma