Selected to manage hotel through an “Asset Swap” and eventual sale of the property. Responsible for the direction of all operations of a 225-room property with $9 million in revenue, with an outsourced F&B department. Managed all hotel activities, with duties including selection, termination, supervision and training a staff of over 58 associates. Supervised the review and analysis of the financial statements, room division operations and property level accounting. Supervised the empowerment of individual department managers. Developed operations budgets and forecasted financial performance, sales strategies and yield management. Established and reviewed staffing levels, security-related matters, and all other property issues. Successfully guided the property through the complete modernization of three elevators while maintaining almost 80% occupancy.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – RTP, NC Contracted to coordinate all aspects of the transition of operations of a full service hotel with 198 guestrooms through the sale and closure of the property. Responsible for security and managing the control of inventory necessary to liquidate the hotel’s assets. Institutional Information resource for demolition planning.

General Manager (1995 – 2013)Directed all aspects of operations for a full service hotel with $7.8M in sales and 198 guestrooms. Developed, administered and controlled the hotel revenue and expense budgets. Selected, hired, and trained staff to exceed guests’ expectations. Responsible for revenue growth and developing strategies to prospect and recruit accounts. Relationship management to create and maintain loyal customer base. Maintained quality driven operation despite financial challenges. Created seamless system to relocate clients on short notice upon hotel sale and closure. Assist employees in understanding compensation packages and COBRA and finding new employment.