Strategic Business Development/Consulting, with a focus on the hospitality and guest/patient-care sectors; areas of expertise include operational evaluation and analysis, team building, implementation of strategic owner initiatives, motivational management, brand enhancement & development, and asset growth, stabilization and profitability. Working directly on behalf of seasoned real estate & private equity investors, I have been intimately involved in the acquisition, renovation… Show more Strategic Business Development/Consulting, with a focus on the hospitality and guest/patient-care sectors; areas of expertise include operational evaluation and analysis, team building, implementation of strategic owner initiatives, motivational management, brand enhancement & development, and asset growth, stabilization and profitability. Working directly on behalf of seasoned real estate & private equity investors, I have been intimately involved in the acquisition, renovation, growth, maintenance, and disposition of over $1.4B in upscale, full-service and select-service hospitality assets. In addition, David has provided business development and consultation services to the security, continuing care and cannabis sectors, with clients seeking to explore how proven hospitality initiatives could expand their businesses and improve the guest experience. Show less

Served as lead hospitality consultant on several episodes of Fox's "Hotel Hell" (Season 3), a Gordon Ramsay Production. Responsibilities included pre-production evaluation and analysis of the operations, staff, and overall physical asset. Provided on-set consultation with Mr. Ramsay and the hotel staff, and post-production follow-up to ensure recommendations were implemented successfully, if desired.

Independent hospitality owning, operating and asset management firm, specializing in providing hands-on and in-depth analysis and evaluation to owners, developers, pension funds & private equity firms. Sourced and provided due diligence and on-going asset management services for a $48M hospitality portfolio acquisition.

Responsible for Franchise Development of Hawthorn Suites Hotel brand in Mid-Atlantic and New England territories. Daily tasks included prospecting for new sites, performing due diligence, working to build long-lasting owner relationships, representing brand at regional and national trade shows, design and construction assistance, etc.

Responsible for the sales and marketing efforts for a growing extended-stay hotel chain. Led all national trade shows; represented company via direct sales calls on local and national decision makers with a goal of growing brand awareness and trial.

Responsible for the top line revenue at various newly-developed extended-stay hotels throughout the US. Tasks included the hiring and training of property sales personnel, revenue management, front desk sales training, and the overall success of the properties direct sales efforts.