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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESUMMARYA hospitality design management veteran with demonstrated talent to develop and lead product design and innovation initiatives benefiting major hospitality brands, franchisees and their guests. Overall philosophy blends a balanced strategic business orientation incorporating high design innovation and sustainability, grounded by competitive set and product expertise. Strong leadership values and a mentoring approach are utilized in assembling teams united to achieve a shared creative, collaborative vision for a memorable guest experience and a smooth, efficient project development process.EXPERIENCEDgDPlus CREATIVE ALLIANCE - Washington, DC & New Smyrna Beach FL 2015-presentChief Innovation Officer & PresidentAn innovative, Creative Alliance focusing on hospitality, food, fitness, events & cultural trendsNationwide collaborative of Executive level architectural, interior design and hospitality industry experts collaborating on a broad range of hotel projects, branding initiatives and industry outreachLaunched Blu Clouds Travel Group brand extension in late 2021, adding travel planning and preferred premium vendor collection for hotel properties and developersNATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM Washington, DC 2014-2021Exhibits & Programs DocentDocent leading tours for the historic, 1880s museum building, House & Home, a premier American residential history, long term exhibit and various specialty design exhibits.Provides integral assistance with sales and merchandising in award winning Museum Shop.READING PARTNERS Washington, DC 2014-2022Literacy Intervention AdvocateTutored a range of elementary students (Grades K-4) in Washington DC public schools, building an individualized teaching/mentoring relationship with a high level of interaction in reading fundamentalsWithin a structured program environment, adapting lessons to each students needs to achieve improved reading and comprehension skills, including consideration of ESL learning issuesFeatured tutor at Henry D Cooke ES, Adams Morgan neighborhood, February 2016CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL - Silver Spring, MD 2002-2013Senior Director Design & Innovation, Upscale and Extended Stay Brands, 2010 to 2013Senior Director Design & Construction, Cambria Suites Brand Management, 2006 to 2010Senior Director - Design & Construction, Product Development, 2002 to 2006Designed, produced and launched award winning new boutique style branded concept, Cambria Suites. Selected and directed in-house and consulting design teams through four design iterations. Brand design won five national awards for guestrooms, fitness club, lobby and lounge.Led design and construction program for upscale brands, Cambria Suites and Ascend Hotel Collection, including all product development and project responsibility nationwide. Performed site surveys to ensure consistent luxury design standards for Ascend projects. Developed Cambria Suites urban interior design concept to support first wave of primary market locations. Opened the first 20 properties between 2007 and 2012.Managed and established visionary concepts and preliminary design of custom high-rise hotels in New York City and Washington D.C.Established and rebuilt brand dedicated design and construction teams (both in-house and national consultants) with extensive hospitality experience on multiple occasions to support brand strategies.Established and led Cambria Suites site planning and concept design program; evaluated hundreds of widely varying sites and performed feasibility concepts as an integral role in incentivizing brand development growth.Directed architectural, interior design & construction teams responsible for hotel prototypes, standards and project management for all Choice brands from 2002-2006.Responsible for new brand concept Research and Development, including competitive set brands analysis. Developed 5 new brand concepts, including 3 leading edge niche brands, as well as industry mainstream economy and upscale extended stay conceptsReimaged design and project management processes to support all hotels under development.Redesigned new product for Sleep, EconoLodge and Comfort Suites brands in 2003, Quality, Comfort Inn & Suites and MainStay Suites in 2004. Updated Suburban prototype upon acquisition in 2005.Responsible for all design, standards, project reporting and investment cost models for Choice brands.Developed, organized, mentored and led in-house Design and Construction team, tripling annual budgets and quadrupling staff from 2002-2004. Substantially strengthened professional talent.MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL - Washington, DC 1997-2002Senior Design Manager, CFRST Brands Design Management, Architecture & ConstructionDirected new product development as part of brand launch teams for SpringHill Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites brands, including all design, documentation, brand standards and cost updatesResponsible for site plan, preliminary and final design review of all franchised and corporate projects.Managed all hotel Property Improvement Plans for Fairfield Inn brand, including feasibility, relicensings and conversions. Trained staff and design consultants in renovation survey processes. Established franchise renovation strategy and value engineering activities.THE NIELSEN-WURSTER GROUP Fairfax, VA 1994-1997Project Architect, Construction Risk Management & Dispute ResolutionPULTE HOME CORPORATION Fairfax, VA 1993-1994Project Superintendent, Multi-Family Condominium HousingKNIGHT ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & PLANNERS Chicago, IL 1991-1993Project Manager, Hospitality & High Technology Laboratories projectsMARRIOTT CORPORATION - Washington, DC 1987-1991Project Coordinator, International Design Management, Architecture & Construction, 1990 to 1991Project Designer, Planning & Design, Architecture & Construction, 1987 to 1990Worked on renovations of both domestic and international full service projects. Design managed first international new build Courtyard hotels in U.K. Joined Design & Planning team to support growth of Residence Inn after brand acquisition, including leading site planning team.EDUCATIONTHE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - Ann Arbor, MIMasters of Business Administration Major: Real Estate & FinanceMasters of Architecture Major: Professional PracticeBachelors of Science, ArchitectureAchieved Dean's List, top quartile, College of Architecture & Urban Planning programs. Member of Tau Sigma Delta, architectural honor society.Co-founded the Architecture-Business students Association. Elected and served as CEO of Professional Collaborative, Inc., first Graduate School mock professional firmRecipient of American Institute of Architects, State of Michigan Merit, University Regents and John Glenn High School Scholarships (Valedictorian, John Glenn High School, Westland, MI - Class of 800)Clarinetist, marching and symphonic bandsPROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE1989, Registered Architect, State of Illinois2009, LEED AP BD&C Certified Professional (Legacy Founding Member)1999, Commonwealth of Virginia, Certified Planning Commissioner2006 to present, Hospitality industry, brand and sustainability leadership roles (refer to attached list)2012 & 2017, NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network, Washington D.C. Chapter, Director of Sustainability2009-2011, United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Hospitality Industry LEED Adaptations Task Force2009-2010, Choice PRIDE - GLBT outreach employee resource group2007-2008, HOTEC-EU, VIP, European Hotel Design Conference2002-2005, City of Falls Church, VA Downtown City Center Redevelopment Task Force1999-2002, City of Falls Church Planning Commission (Chair in 2001)2000, City of Falls Church Leadership Roundtable1998-2000, Citizens for A Better City (CBC) President (Falls Church Civic/Political Organization)1998, Falls Church City Council Candidate1995-1998, City of Falls Church Architectural Advisory Board (Chair in 1998)1995-2005, The Gates at WestFalls Owners Association, Falls Church, VA (President 1995-2002, Treasurer 2003-2005)Member of American Institute of Architects (AIA), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), National Building Museum, National Trust for Historic Preservation, NEWH, Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), New Smyrna Museum of History, Friends of Cherry Hill Farmhouse |
