Graham Asher

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General Manager - Operations and Transitions @ Access Hotels and Resorts
Savannah, GA, US
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Savannah, Georgia, United States, United States
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An accomplished and inspirational hospitality leader selected for transition start-up and turn around assignments requiring versatility, revenue generation, team building, achievement of profit goals through inspiration, imagination and financial savvy. Respected for professional integrity, guest service delivery focus and successful approach to working in culturally diverse environments by sharing the vision & using common sense techniques and personal engagement to succeed. Proficient in organizational process delivery, policy and procedure development, budget planning & controls, revenue management, sales & marketing, social media & brand creation, mentoring staff and improving guest/customer/owner relationsPassionate in the execution of developing and sustaining a Culture of Guest Service Excellence and providing a sense of well being to others. Culturally adept and sensitive with a great sense of self and humor. Enjoys the diversity of life that hospitality offers to all.Specialties: Change Management, Talent Acquisition & Development, Performance Driven Leadership, Strategic Planning, Hotel New Builds & Renovation Project Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Team Building Development, Resort HOA Management,

Graham Asher's Current Company Details
Access Hotels and Resorts

Access Hotels And Resorts

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General Manager - Operations and Transitions
Savannah, GA, US
Website:
accesshospitality.com
Employees:
15
Graham Asher Work Experience Details
  • Access Hotels And Resorts
    General Manager - Operations And Transitions
    Access Hotels And Resorts
    Savannah, Ga, Us
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  • Access Hotels And Resorts
    General Manager - Operations & Transitions
    Access Hotels And Resorts 2009 - Present
    United States
    An owner centric management group dedicated to assisting owners in maximizing their asset value. Specializing in acquisitions assessment, transitions, openings, asset management, financial analysis, budget preparation, cost management, associate service training and property general management.Multi property leadership & interim operations task force management offering maximized asset performance value, financial analysis, budget preparation, cost control management, human resource compliance, guest service team development training, marketplace sales repositioning, brand conversion
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  • Pacific Pearl Hotels, Llc
    Regional Director Of Operations
    Pacific Pearl Hotels, Llc Mar 2007 - Dec 2009
    Greater San Diego Area
    Operational oversight responsibilty for new luxury hotel/ resort acquisitions. Led the transition team in the acquisiton of the following assets, Westward Look Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Dallas North, and successfully guided the team of The Mayflower Inn & Spa, a luxury Relais Chateau premier property to acheive the prestigious Double Five Star Mobil Award for 2008/2009/. Only 1 of 8 hotels in the United States awarded that honour in that year.
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  • Us Grant Hotel Ventures, Llc
    Pre-Opening General Manager/Project Director
    Us Grant Hotel Ventures, Llc 2005 - 2007
    Greater San Diego Area
    A STARWOOD LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL.Selected to manage and lead a team of extremely talented architects,designers, project managers and hotel professionals in the execution of a $50M complete renovation of this iconic historic luxury landmark hotel in San Diego and reintroduce it to the 21st Century and its' marketplace community.Brought the project Home On Time! On Budget! Thanks to a Great Team Effort by All,
  • Ballantyne Golf Resort & Spa
    Resort General Manager
    Ballantyne Golf Resort & Spa 2003 - 2005
    Charlotte, North Carolina Area
    A STARWOOD LUXURY COLLECTION HOTELExecuted a one year time line assignment to develop and implement a Next Level Service Leadership program, and transition the property to Starwood Luxury Collection as its' first North American Franchise.
  • Durrat Al Arus Resort Community - Jeddah Saudi Arabia
    Resort General Manager
    Durrat Al Arus Resort Community - Jeddah Saudi Arabia Mar 2002 - Sep 2003
    Reported directly to owner and responsible for the strategic and financial performance managment of all non real estate hospitality resort operations and including expatriate management recruiting.Exclusive oceanfront luxury resort/residential club community, with private villas, palacial estates, hotel, & spa, full service large yacht marina, equestrian center with racetrack, retail mall, theme park, & only Grass Golf Course in Western Province of KSA. Catering exclusively to a specific global faith based religious market of social elite clientele visiting Makkah & Medina for Hajj pilgrimage, & corporate meetings and social family visitations to Jeddah and the Corniche on the Red Sea.Also catered to an international expatriate corporate MICE market from Jeddah, Riyadh., and other Gulf states. Represented ownership as company Board Member for all HOA / Cub administration services.
  • Royal Pavilion - Glitter Bay-Barbados
    Managing Director
    Royal Pavilion - Glitter Bay-Barbados Dec 1996 - Dec 2001
    St. James Barbados, West Indies
    Two intimate luxury oceanfront full service resorts catering predominently to the Northern European FIT market. Successfully managed two ownership transitions from Pemberton Princess to Canadian Pacific, then to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Spearheaded all relative negotiations with the necessary local community, governmental, political and professional labor groups and associations in the furtherance of success for both properties.Represented ownership/operator as company represenative for all HOA administrative issues.
  • The Helmsley Organization
    Group Vice President & General Manager
    The Helmsley Organization 1993 - 1996
    New York, New York
    Reporting directly to ownership managed the flagship LHW property, The Helmsley Park Lane and New York Luxury Portfolio of five distinctive Manhattan hotels, two Private Country Estates, and a Central Reservations office operation. All hospitality operations were fully unionized and highly sensitive due to high profile of owner. I therefore represented ownership in all arbitration and other necessary matters pertaining to hotel issues and forged a strong working relationship with Local 25 to company's benefit. Also represented ownership in all local business community forums, NY Hotel Association, and all vendor relations on a consistent and productive level.
  • Pbr International
    Director Of Residential Services
    Pbr International 1990 - 1993
    Mclean Va./Aspen Co/Oxford Uk/Riyadh/Jeddah/Saudi Arabia.
    Responsible for development, implementation and continued execution of all highly personalized guest service standards; delivery and operational leadership for private Palaces, luxury Residences, and Estate properties for an internationally renowned ultra high net worth private individual and his organization based in Saudi Arabia and Washington DC.
  • Regent International Hotels, Hong Kong
    General Manager- Regent International Hotels
    Regent International Hotels, Hong Kong 1983 - 1989
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Joined Regent International Hotels as opening Resident Manager for the first purpose built Regent International hotel in the USA. In this position I developed all Guest Service Standards for presentation and delivery. All F&B programming for Dining, Catering & Special Events.As General Manager took property to Next Level in embracing the opportunities to sell and service the great international government and diplomatic markets available to a unique first class luxury hotel. In doing so The Regent Washington achieved momentous recognition in the NE Luxury Hotel Marketplace as the Number One hotel of that era and also for being the first US home to the contempory Cuisine D'Art of Guenther Seeger, the renowned three star Guide De Michelin Chef.

Graham Asher Skills

Resorts Hotels Pre Opening Hospitality Industry Revenue Analysis Hospitality Hotel Management Hospitality Management Food And Beverage Management Operations Management Yield Management Customer Satisfaction Catering Strategic Planning Luxury Budgets Tourism Leadership Restaurants Front Office Banquets Team Building Renovation Spa Rooms Division Opening Hotels Change Management Coaching Hotel Booking Event Management Guest Service Management Cuisine Property Management Systems Culinary Skills Homeowner Association Management Pre Opening Experience Onq Recruiting Wine Micros Lodging Fine Dining Guest Satisfaction Revenue Management Great People Skills Excellent Owner Operator Relationships Labor Relations Mangement Equestrian Operations Management Proven Mentoring Skills

Graham Asher Education Details

  • Southampton College Of Arts/Southampton, England.
    Southampton College Of Arts/Southampton, England.
    Associate'S Degree

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