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La Jolla, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Through focused revenue initiatives and reimaging the business, we achieved record breaking results resulting in over 400% flow at GOP.During the covid pandemic we successfully created numerous outdoor venues and guest activities such as Archery, “Fireside Lounge”, Ice Cream Shop, Twilight Cinema and Del Mar Social Club.Achieved best in class service ratings despite covid related challenges – Forbes 5 Star rating for Hotel, Spa and Addison Restaurant (1 of 7 hotels in the US with this distinction) and Addison Restaurant awarded 2 Michelin Stars.While navigating major AP challenges, worked closely with ownership to reward staff with significant off cycle pay increases and several recognition events.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Lead the preopening efforts for this 317 room flagship property with 6 Restaurants & Bars, Spa Pendry and over 25k of meeting space.Successfully launched the Pendry brand with market leading RevPar and outstanding service leading to 6 Pendry hotels currently under construction.In our first full year we achieved the highest associate satisfaction scores throughout the Montage/Pendry portfolio.Recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the #86 hotel in the world and established itself as the #1 hotel in San Diego by Trip Advisor after only 6 months.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Stamford, Ct, Us

•Worked closely with the Area Managing Director to lead the efforts of operating a 466 room hotel with 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with annual revenues of 30 million dollars. •Lead forecasting and budgetary preparations for rooms, food and beverage, repairs and maintenance, revenue management, and sales and marketing. •Manage owner relations (AEW & Noble Investments) and partner with third party operators (Gerber Group, CCHG, USA Parking, Bliss Spa). In 2 years we had grown revenues by 13%, GOP 32% and StarVoice engagement from 71% to 88%.

Stamford, Ct, Us

November 2008 to January 2010•Collaborate with all full service brands (St. Regis, Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotels) within the Starwood portfolio to design and launch initiatives, create signature brand programs, drive revenue and increase profits. •Assisted in the development and facilitation of F&B University class for F&B the leadership team. •In constant communication with the field to serve as a resource to our F&B leaders for support with 3rd party operators, staffing needs, financial direction and assistance.June 2007 to November 2008•Responsible for food and beverage for Luxury Brands Group including W, St. Regis and Luxury Collection.•Collaborate with operations and global divisions to design and launch initiatives, create signature brand programs and build strategic third party partnerships. •Support and guide new builds team for both new and existing locations on F&B programming, plan review, concept development, select and/or approve OS&E.

•Lead this 15 million dollar Starwood run F&B operation.•Increased total F&B revenue 14% and profit by 48% YOY through various initiatives such as Sip and Splurge.•Supported and lead team to exceed Six Sigma, GSI & MPSI goals as the property lead. •Further developed wine knowledge by completing first level of Court of Master Sommeliers exam.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Mclean, Va, Us