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GuestHouse Inn & Extended Stay – General Manager 05/2009-Current• Orchestrated management operations for niche, dual management select / limited service and extended stay properties• Reorganized management, systems and business operations with resulting reductions/increases:• REDUCTIONS Y2Y: Administrative expense , 9.7%, Operating expense 19..5%, Utilities expense 32.2%, food cost 67%. INCREASED Y2Y: ADR from 27 to 65, Customer Sat from 61% to 99.9.… Show more GuestHouse Inn & Extended Stay – General Manager 05/2009-Current• Orchestrated management operations for niche, dual management select / limited service and extended stay properties• Reorganized management, systems and business operations with resulting reductions/increases:• REDUCTIONS Y2Y: Administrative expense , 9.7%, Operating expense 19..5%, Utilities expense 32.2%, food cost 67%. INCREASED Y2Y: ADR from 27 to 65, Customer Sat from 61% to 99.9. • Designed, orchestrated staff training, group sales, internet web design and implementation.• Designed, orchestrated new staff training, group sales, internet marketing.• Directed property renovation . Show less

• Marketed Business Process consulting services to small and corporate clients domestically. • Reduced client $50M annual operating budget by 5%, while increasing staff effectiveness, productivity and increasing cross-organizational teamwork • Interfaced with senior management to develop short/long term organizational goals and objectives.

• IBM Corporation – Technology Executive and Global Business Area Executive - Southbury, CT and Dallas, Tx 01/90-10/07 • Established new industry within corporation. Identified, vetted, initiated relationship negotiations for 350 targeted clients. Interface at CEO levels, designed project, sales and marketing plans, liaised with vendors. Achieved initial $150M quota.• Managed alliance programs and additional industries, Travel and Tourism, etc., mentored/developed new staff. Host or… Show more • IBM Corporation – Technology Executive and Global Business Area Executive - Southbury, CT and Dallas, Tx 01/90-10/07 • Established new industry within corporation. Identified, vetted, initiated relationship negotiations for 350 targeted clients. Interface at CEO levels, designed project, sales and marketing plans, liaised with vendors. Achieved initial $150M quota.• Managed alliance programs and additional industries, Travel and Tourism, etc., mentored/developed new staff. Host or Speaker at client conferences.• As Global Business Executive directed global team of 65 (20 Domestic, 45 on four continents and provided work direction to all vendors.• Directed all financials, hr, procurement of $40M Organization and $100M+ project budgets• Influenced negotiations and international clients on projects and joint efforts.• Recipient of two GM and four Executive VP awards for exceeding revenue targets, Process/Industry creation, project delivery. Also accepted into IBM 100% Club for achieving sales targets. Show less

• Orchestrated management operations for distressed resort property of 122 rooms. • Reorganized management, systems and business operations, all F&B with new theme restaurant as well and revitalized hotel managing multi-million dollar renovation • Directed all financial, budgets, hr, PR etc., liaised with vendors, clients, established strong active community relationships • Achieved dramatic revenue success and re-establishment of hotel in community.

• Orchestrated management operations for 150 room resort in Mount Shasta region of Northern California. • Reorganized management, systems and business operations. Designed, orchestrated staff training, group sales, food & beverage, catering/banquets and conventions as well as implementation of creative/innovative highly successful F&B operations.• Directed all financial, budgeting, HR, • Developed innovative relationship opportunities through alliance with Chamber of… Show more • Orchestrated management operations for 150 room resort in Mount Shasta region of Northern California. • Reorganized management, systems and business operations. Designed, orchestrated staff training, group sales, food & beverage, catering/banquets and conventions as well as implementation of creative/innovative highly successful F&B operations.• Directed all financial, budgeting, HR, • Developed innovative relationship opportunities through alliance with Chamber of Commerce to recognize local companies. Business generation success increased occupancy and F&B revenue by double digits.• Recognized by CoC and Village Green for achievements. Show less

Executive Assistant Manager, Sheraton, San Diego and LA, Ca. 01/72 to 8/77• Orchestrated day to day management operations for 300 and 500 room resort properties.• Established first kosher kitchen for Banquets and Conventions.• Managed the successful execution of largest single convention booking in Sheraton. Twenty-five thousand Massey-Ferguson employees flowing through five thousand one week at a time for five consecutive weeks that included breakfast lunch and dinners every… Show more Executive Assistant Manager, Sheraton, San Diego and LA, Ca. 01/72 to 8/77• Orchestrated day to day management operations for 300 and 500 room resort properties.• Established first kosher kitchen for Banquets and Conventions.• Managed the successful execution of largest single convention booking in Sheraton. Twenty-five thousand Massey-Ferguson employees flowing through five thousand one week at a time for five consecutive weeks that included breakfast lunch and dinners every day including grand ball each week.• Managed all departments, monitored budgets, expenditures, human resource, approved expenses. Show less