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ANDREW GARCIA
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ANDREW GARCIA

Portland,USA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

ConsultantGeneral Manager (Pre-Opening)General ManagerDual General ManagerGeneral Manager

Work Type

Seasonal WorkVolunteerGig WorkPart TimeConsultingContract Work

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Portland, USAUSA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$99000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Strategic leader in operational strategy and talent development, delivering outstanding financial results. Optimized revenue and strengthened stakeholder relations across multi-property management. Focused on brand quality assurance and strategic execution to enhance guest experiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Partner

AC2F Corporation
Portland, USA
11.2018 - Current
  • Analyzed client needs to develop tailored solutions and strategies.
  • Structured financing and facilitated operational handover, streamlining menu and cost controls to enhance profitability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and execution.
  • Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and align with stakeholder objectives.
  • Led acquisition and ownership transition of Koba Grill, enhancing operational continuity in Sherwood, Oregon.

General Manager (Pre-Opening)

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Eugene, USA
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Executed pre-opening activities, including executive hiring, community engagement, market positioning, and brand compliance to achieve opening readiness.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure fiscal responsibility and profitability.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for optimal team efficiency.
  • Directed daily operations to enhance guest satisfaction and service quality.

General Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Milpitas
Milpitas, California
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations, ensuring adherence to high service standards and guest satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies, streamlining processes for improved efficiency.
  • Managed staff recruitment and training, conducting performance evaluations to enhance team capabilities.

Dual General Manager

Courtyard by Marriott & Novotel Clover
Shanghai, China
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Pre-opened two branded hotels, achieving operational readiness for 678 rooms.
  • Built and coached executive leadership teams, implemented brand standards, and coordinated staggered openings, meeting aggressive timelines.
  • Oversaw daily operations for two major hotel brands ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Managed staff training programs to enhance team performance and customer engagement.
  • Implemented operational procedures to improve efficiency across departments and services.

General Manager

MGM Hotel Beijing - (Beijing, China)
Beijing , China
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Developed team and coached department heads for successful opening of 360-room full-service hotel with large-scale ballroom and meeting facilities.
  • Coordinated pre-opening activities for hotel, ensuring timely completion of all preparations.
  • Facilitated ISF World Seed Congress event, enhancing hotel's reputation as a premier venue.

General Manager / Vice President

Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel
Shanghai, China
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Achieved record financial performance during the Shanghai Expo and earned 'Green Hotel' designation.
  • Managed full P&L responsibility for hotel operations, ensuring financial performance met strategic goals.
  • Directed opening of eight additional hotels, prioritizing owner relations and providing leadership oversight.

General Manager

Shanghai Venue Management (Zhengzhou) Ltd
Zhengzhou, China
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Managed large-scale exhibition and venue operations, ensuring seamless execution and high attendee satisfaction.
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations and ensured exceptional guest experiences.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance service quality.
  • Received industry recognition for delivering outstanding venue service at major events in China.

Education

MBA -

Glion Institute of Higher Education
Switzerland

General Managers Program - Hospitality Administration and Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Skills

  • Operational Strategy
  • P&L Ownership
  • Revenue optimization
  • Sales strategy
  • Project Management
  • Multi-property management
  • Brand quality assurance
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Talent development

Accomplishments

  • Chairman's Award - Marriott International
  • China Exhibition Industry Best Venue Service Award
  • China Exhibition Industry Top 10 Venue Award
  • Innovative Personality Award - Zhengzhou

Languages

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • English, Native
  • Mandarin, Advanced
  • Cantonese, Basic

Core Expertise

  • Hotel Pre-Openings & Stabilization
  • General Management & Multi-Property Leadership
  • P&L Ownership
  • Revenue & Yield Optimization
  • Brand Standards & Quality Assurance
  • Sales & Marketing Strategy
  • Owner & Stakeholder Relations
  • Executive Talent Development
  • Convention & Large-Scale Operations

Professional Highlights

  • Led multiple successful hotel pre-openings across the U.S. and China, including 350+ room full-service and convention properties
  • Delivered record profits during the Shanghai Expo, achieving 11 nights of 100% occupancy under extreme operational constraints
  • Recipient of the Chairman's Award from Mr. Bill Marriott
  • Opened the first Marriott Executive Apartments in Beijing
  • Earned national recognition for exhibition and venue operations excellence

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional

Timeline

Manager Partner

AC2F Corporation
11.2018 - Current

General Manager (Pre-Opening)

Fairfield Inn & Suites
01.2018 - 12.2018

General Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Milpitas
01.2018 - 11.2018

Dual General Manager

Courtyard by Marriott & Novotel Clover
01.2016 - 12.2017

General Manager

MGM Hotel Beijing - (Beijing, China)
01.2014 - 12.2015

General Manager / Vice President

Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel
01.2010 - 12.2013

General Manager

Shanghai Venue Management (Zhengzhou) Ltd
01.2006 - 12.2010

MBA -

Glion Institute of Higher Education

General Managers Program - Hospitality Administration and Management

Cornell University

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