Lead 40+ individuals including: managed and franchise deal teams, feasibility, development marketing and development operations teams.Reorganized teams to allow for consistent unit growth, cost containment and professional growth for associates.Partnered with Global Brand Leader to launch Tribute Portfolio brand in 2015Developed and implemented new incentive compensation plan to drive individual and team performance.Consistently exceeded growth targets (Both # of deals and NPV)Active member of both the North American and Global Development Group Leadership teams - responsible for setting overall direction and strategy.

Led strategy and staff operations for Global Acquisition, Development, Real Estate Investments, and Feasibility teams.Implemented Starwood's centralized capital outreach program (post Lehman) including developing key relationships with new and emerging capital sources, owners and development partners, bankers, and other key influencers on hotel development deals.Assisted new President of Global Development in developing and implementing revised global real estate and footprint strategy. Lead negotiator on critical workouts - underperforming managed and franchise developments, foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc.Member of the Presidents Public/Private workout committee

Worked with C-Level to staff and reposition team responsible for global real estate portfolio (+$8 billion).Strategic work included: implemented global organizational structure, completed highest and best use valuations on all owned, joint venture, and leased assets. Led global joint venture and lease team ($3.5b valuation)Implemented monetization strategy

Asked by CEO and President REG to take on leadership role in driving foot print expansion.Led project management team (Boston Consulting Group) - Footprint Expansion project focused on deal pricing, organizational design, talent recruitment, competitive compensation plans, and effective operational and financial metrics.Removed internal obstacles allowing group to exceed annual footprint expansion goalsStreamlined internal processes allowing for increased production and greater owner/developer satisfaction. Focused on taking time out of development process while not sacrificing quality.

Business Partner to President W HotelsGiven autonomy to drive both short and long term business objectives, including pricing and revenue management, capital and ROI projects, drive marketing & licensing opportunities, 3rd party restaurant and bar leases. Full P&L responsibility - drove operating and brand growth initiatives. Consistently exceeded year over year growth targets (RevPar +16%, GOP Margin +350 bps, EBITDA margin +390 bps). Implemented "stand alone" business unit including staffing, strategic plan, new office facilities.

Responsible for developing and executing all aspects of Starwood's investor relations program

Developed, implemented and staffed newly created Owner Relations GroupResponsible for leading, managing and championing relationships with Owners, 3rd party management companies, Asset Managers for Starwood's North America Division.Focused on removing obstacles and creating alignment between owners, developers, influencers, Starwood corporate and brand teams.

Recruited by Division President to help improve post merger related issuesPrimary focus was on critical or impaired assets or relationshipsInitial projects included: Joint Ventures, Leases, post merger related workouts.

Responsible for +25-35 upper upscale or Luxury assets, located throughout the United StatesLead on property transition teams when acquiring new management contracts.

Property Level Director of Finance at:Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los AngelesMarriott Laguna Cliffs Resort, Dana Point CASan Diego Marriott Suites, San Diego CACharlotte Marriott, Charlotte North Carolina

Roles included:ITT Sheraton Corporate Trainee - St. Regis, NY NYAssistant Controller - Sheraton Stamford, Stamford CTFinancial Analyst Regional Office, Los Angeles CAAssistant Controller, Sheraton Grande Hotel, Los Angeles, CA