EXPERIENCE
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Implement strategy on two hotel openings in Saudi Arabia for Red Sea Global Hospitality Group
Manage day to day opening operations for Shebara resort property - 270 staff members with 73 Suites
Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving guests
Implement successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction
Manage the British Colonial Hotel - A Historic Property in Nassau, Bahamas - 300 staff members with 288 Guest Rooms and Suites
Analyzed financial performance of British Colonial implemented strategies for cost control
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase occupancy at British Colonial Hotel
Created and implemented strategy for accurate occupancy forecasts and budgets at British Colonial Hotel
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AUSTIN PROPER HOTEL | AUSTIN, TX | PRESENT
● Improved the Guest Experience scores within 1 year from 86% to 89%
● Grew Upsell revenue by 25% within 1 year
● Improved RevPar positioning to number 1 in comp set within 1 year
● Managed to grow Average Daily Rate by 5.8%
● Improved FB Profit by 11% year over year
● Oversaw GOP growth by 11.2% -
FOUR SEASONS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | 2021-2023
● Enhanced the Guest Experience scores to achieve 5 Diamond status
● Increased Upsell revenue from $109k to $350k in 1 year
● Elevated Rate Growth by $150 year over year
● Enhanced Rooms Profit from 72% to 75% in 1 year
● Improved FB Profit from 20% to 25.6% in 1 year
● Oversaw GOP growth by 12% in 2 year with goals for additional 4% growth in year 2 -
THE OCEAN CLUB, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT | 2019-2021
● Improved the Employee Voice Survey scores by 25% year over year
● Improved the Guest Experience scores by 35% year over year
● Most Improved Upselling Property growing the revenue from $19k to $400k in 2 years
● Improved Rate Growth by $600 within 2 years
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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL | WASHINGTON DC | 2018-2019
● Lead team to exceed service, earning Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards
● Oversaw the transition from The One and Only brand to the Four Seasons brand
● Implemented the new Evolve Program at Four Seasons Washington DC
● Assisted Washington DC and The Ocean Club in achieving budgeted performance
● Led team in planning and execution of the 40-year celebration for the property -
FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI AT WAILEA | 2013-2016
● Worked with sales and yield departments to maximize occupancy/revenue - surpassed goals with $160M in total revenue
● #1 Upselling Property rank - grew annual upsell revenue from $500K to $3M in under four years
● Optimized labor costs by analyzing payroll and allocating staff according to guest service forecasts -
FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI AT WAILEA | 2011-2013
● Reduced labor expenses by creating and new staff training programs that significantly increased employees' skills
● Led the transition of customer communication and service standards during a period of changing government regulation
● Promoted to Director of Rooms based on outstanding financial performance, guest satisfaction, and leadership capability -
FOUR SEASONS RESORT KOH SAMUI | 2009-2011
● Supervised 12 renovation projects for rooms and residences that elevated customer experience and overall satisfaction
● Developed and implemented a new training program for the Butler Services department
● Implemented Perfect Residence and Perfect Room programs that achieved a 100% turn rate
● Detailed to Four Seasons Bangkok for three months while working on Reservations/Front Office task force -
FOUR SEASONS RESORT GRAND EXUMA | 2008-2009
Managed 200 staff members to oversee 208 rooms and 20 residences under the supervision of the Director. Managed front office, reservations, housekeeping, laundry/valet, communications, guest services, children's programs, concierge, retail store, and residences. Prepared annual plans for revenue and expenses. Selected, hired, and trained qualified staff.
● Directed smooth transition of property following switchover to Sandals Hotel Company
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT GRAND EXUMA | 2008
Managed engineering, loss prevention, housekeeping, landscaping, and property management for 288 staff units and 56 apartments used by staff. Directed all event-planning activities. Built and enforced operating procedures and inventory controls.
● Directed smooth transition of property following switchover to Sandals Hotel Company