Zack Nelson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Evaluate, underwrite, bid, and close bulk portfolios of single family detached rental homes. Lead build for rent strategy for new construction rental homes.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Ga

Atlanta, Georgia

In this position I managed owner relations with 3000+ franchise groups and 5,600+ properties in the Americas, on behalf of a multi-brand Fortune 500 company. I liaised directly between owners and brand leaders to align goals and maximize hotel performance. My ability to resolve conflicts and implement business plans was instrumental to driving profitability and brand protection throughout the region. - Improved consistency in implementing corporate policies throughout the region, enhancing relationships with the franchise community and minimizing corporate liability. - Created turnaround plan for struggling franchise owner, partnering with legal to set clear benchmarks for financial and project management; as of 1st quarter 2020 hotel was achieving 10%-15% YoY growth. - Resolved conflict with high-value owner by traveling to location and working with owner to identify ways to meet his efficiency goals in accordance with our brand standards.

Atlanta

This role was custom designed to allow me to resolve financial inconsistencies and data management efficiency issues. I relied on my technical skills and team leadership to implement tools and strategies that improved our financial forecasting and facilitated strategic planning at all business levels. As a result, we were able to build the confidence of our investors and stakeholders. - Led long-term project to build an improved data management and tracking system that created financial reports on individual hotels in addition to regional, divisional, and global-level performance. - Improved forecast accuracy 25% by implementing a highly advanced SAP tool and working with hotel leaders to build a full picture of hotel financial health.

Atlanta

I held responsibility for managing a $100M operations budget for 400+ franchise locations. My role was to keep financial operations running smoothly by providing accurate analyses of business performance. I also responded to corporate directives and organizational changes professionally and with flexibility. - Led team of direct reports to create complex revenue and profitability forecasts for anticipated business transformation from predominantly corporate-owned to franchise-owned hotels. - Reduced costs by 5%-7% by identifying opportunities to streamline operations.- Coached team members to look closely at financial reports and follow up on situations that raised red flags.

Atlanta

I created our third-party owner strategy, building brand confidence and cultivating strong relationships with franchise groups. I also delivered reports to c-suite team on financial performance. - Established rebranding strategy and roadmap for $2.9B Sheraton brand. - Created tools to measure guest satisfaction and performance, leading to informed decisions on investment and divestiture.

Bs, Business Administration

Focus in Management Information Systems

Mba, Business Administration

Focus in Computer Information Systems