Kevin Donnelly

Manage three short-term rental properties, achieving a 62% average occupancy and overseeing a $280,000 lakeside renovation while optimizing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Directed HR for 600+ employees, led a 4-person team, implemented COVID-19 safety protocols, and reduced turnover by 15% through diversity-focused hiring and retention programs.

Led operations for a 629-room hotel, managed departmental budgets and P&L, directed a $2.5M pool deck renovation, and launched F&B concepts that increased revenue.

Oversaw a $1.5M renovation of motel and apartment properties as part of downtown rejuvenation efforts, coordinating project delivery and construction oversight.

Opened and operated a high-volume coffeehouse at the Monte Carlo, achieving average daily revenues of approximately $1,500 through operations and staff management.

Directed operations for a 2,500-suite property, managed 800 staff, oversaw $78M in room revenue and led a $6.6M renovation that produced $700K in annual upsales.

Managed operations for a 3,300-suite hotel with 900 staff and $95M in room revenue, overseeing front desk, housekeeping, valet, facilities, VIP services, and guest experience standards.

Managed 300,000 sq ft of convention and banquet space generating $52M annually, opened 190,000 sq ft of additional meeting space, and received the 2009 Western Regional Chairman's Award.

Oversaw meetings and conventions logistics for high-profile events, serving as primary contact for major events including championship fights and enhancing client relationships.

Activities and societies: Selected as one of six students nationally for the Hilton Professional Development Program; placed at The Palmer House Hilton & Towers.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Management and participated in the Hilton Professional Development Program.