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San Francisco, CA, US

Exploring AI applications to transform how we live.

Boutique consulting firm providing financial, business investment, and real estate services to non-profits, tech startups, and the hospitality industry. Evaluates investment opportunities on behalf of clients and developed investor presentations for fundraising. Provided financial advisory, user experience, and marketing consulting engagements to startups.

All As One saves the lives of orphaned and abandoned children in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and is a vibrant Children's Center that feeds, educates, and cares for 150+ children daily with a staff of 40 local Sierra Leonean nationals.

San Francisco, CA, US

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and integration lead for HotelTonight (Airbnb's largest acquisition in its history), Gaest (Event space rental), Luckey (Property management), and Urbandoor (long-term stays in multi-family residences) as corporate development's partner for Airbnb's largest operational department, which included over 10,000 team members..

San Francisco, CA, US

Developed global strategy and service design for Airbnb's Premium customers including Superhosts, Airbnb for Work, Airbnb Plus (including its launch and blitzscaling), and collaborations with Luxury Retreats. P&L owner for Airbnblove, which surprised and delighted thousands globally through gifts, personalized and VIP service, and special events.

San Francisco, CA, US

Evaluated investments for KHP III, a hotel real estate private equity fund focused on luxury and upper-upscale properties. Completed financial analysis on third-party management contracts throughout the complete asset life cycle. Led strategic M&A integration projects for C-suite about international brand expansion, supply growth, and operational strategy.

Austin, TX, US

Conducted asset management and acquisition due diligence to support the leisure holdings of Pierre Omidyar, eBay founder. The company's investment portfolio represented over $1B of luxury hotel real estate including the Montage Hotels in Laguna Beach, Beverly Hills, and Deer Valley, and the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara (now the Ritz-Carlton.

Developed RFP for the National Park Service's largest concessions contract (Yellowstone National Park). Solicited management company proposals for multi-year operations including 800+ buildings, 9 hotels with 2,000+ rooms, 30+ food and beverage outlets, tours, and activities.

Boston, MA, US

Provided hospitality consulting services to real estate developers and lenders including market feasibility reports, appraisals, operational analyses, and asset management for hotel, office, and restaurant assets. Conducted work across the United States and the Caribbean.

Larkspur, CA, US

Worked in the corporate headquarters to continue to expand the company's real estate assets. Participated in the rebranding and transition night of a full-service hotel, future acquisitions, and the successful sale and exit from a portfolio of Hilton Garden Inn properties.

Operational leadership experience in Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration's teaching hotel. Managed teams to provide service excellence for social and corporate events.

Somerset, NJ, US

Part of the pre-opening sales and marketing team that helped launch a premier wedding and events facility. Coordinated the groundbreaking event, conducted market research against the competitive set, and worked on its go-to-market strategy prior to its opening in the following year.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Double Majors: Organizational Effectiveness; Entrepreneurial Management

Bachelor Of Science, Hotel Administration; Real Estate Development Concentration

Hotel Real Estate Investments And Asset Management Certificate

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