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Brandon Maynard

Hospitality | MultiUnit Leader | Finance
Louisville,KY

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in analytical analysis, finance, problem-solving, and leadership. Excel at analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and developing strategic insights to optimize financial outcomes. A natural leader who shines at motivating teams to exceed goals and deliver exceptional results while also ensuring a colleague friendly environment. Large emphasis on driving growth, maximize efficiency, and achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Area Finance and Operations Manager

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
1 2022 - Current
  • Oversee a $164M, 24-store district in NYC/NJ, responsible for budget-setting, sales forecasting, inventory analytics and overall P&L health to ensure a profitable region
  • Supported as North American analyst for 6 months while leadership uncovered next talent for role.
  • Support and help develop PowerBI dashboards to provide enhanced visibility to Area Teams and Senior Leadership
  • Delivered most accurate sales forecast in country for 2022 and 2023 at +0.07% and -0.04% respectively.
  • Achieved #2 in US and #4 North America, including Canada, for total sales vs. budget
  • Develop staffing and payroll levels by store to ensure best service levels and efficiencies are achieved.
  • Delivered largest Surplus increase in country 2023 (+$8M to Budget) through increased top-line selling, garment reduction controls via inventory optimization, monitoring of salary and shop costs, and leading team with profit-minded mentality
  • Developed unique methodology for Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS), identifying $4 million in savings and over 150K hours weekly for store teams to re-allocate to other tasks

Opening General Manager

Tharaldson Hospitality
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Successfully opened new hotel during global pandemic, on time, and reached 100% occupancy 3rd night of business.
  • Responsible for setup of all hotel vendor accounts and Direct Bill clients.
  • Uncovered and corrected errors in business plan/operating budget resulting in +7% annual revenue and +4% in profit.
  • Successfully shifted 70% of corporate accounts from previous hotels.
  • Shifted large Government contract from competitive set by leveraging existing contacts. This account will actualize $700k or more for 2021
  • Through personal relationships, gained free online and TV advertisements for hotel during opening.
  • Alongside VP of F&B, we created and opened concept restaurant "The Triple Crown" Bar+Bites post opening.

Dual General Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Lead sales team of 3 individuals with actualized revenues between $12-$15 million
  • Mentored and developed two Assistant General Managers to take on their own hotel.
  • Transitioned hotel from White Lodging Management to Aimbridge Hospitality January 2018.
  • Exceeded profit by +15% in 2018 and +12% in 2019 by combination of direct sales efforts and cost control.
  • Consistently in Top 5% of brand for Staff Service YOY.
  • Worked closely with ownership, hotel brand and management company to ensure all aspects of business was on track.

General Manager

White Lodging Management
09.2013 - 11.2018
  • Ran multiple hotel brands that include: Fairfield Inn Marriott, Springhill Suites Marriott, Courtyard Marriott and Homewood Suites by Hilton.
  • Increased Associate Engagement scores from 48% mean percentile rank to 62% in 2016
  • Minimized employee turnover from 62.3% in 2015 to 26.3% in 2016.
  • Successfully won $125k warranty claim on hotels mattress package in 2017.
  • Increased Market Share while at Springhill Suites by 8% YOY
  • Increased rate by +10.7% and room revenue by +10% YOY in 2016.
  • Increased profit +16.2% and Sales by +6.9% YOY in 2014
  • Increased Market Share and top line revenue resulting in +11.1% revenue growth in 2014 while at Homewood Suites
  • Hotel finished 2014 ranked top 15.6% of brand in overall guest scores
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.

Assistant General Manager

White Lodging Management
02.2011 - 08.2013
  • Completed $2.5 Million dollar renovation; Opened “The Bistro” Restaurant.
  • Reduced food cost in The Bistro from 54% to 38%.
  • Achieved top 3.3% of Brand YTD in Overall Satisfaction.
  • Oversaw all aspects of banquet events including F&B.


Front Office Manager

White Lodging Management
12.2009 - 01.2011

Cluster Sales Manager

White Lodging Management
12.2008 - 12.2009

Education

Associate in Business - Business Management

Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY
08.2006 - 08.2008

Additional Information

  • Highest Flex/Flow in region- Q2 2019
  • Top Sales Region- 2017
  • Marriott International- Triple Gold 2015
  • Excalibur Award Q4 2011, Q2 2012, Q1 2013 Q3 2014, Q4 2014, Q3 2015, Q2 2016
  • Rookie Manager of the Year- 2011
  • Excellence in Customer Satisfaction- 2010

Timeline

Opening General Manager

Tharaldson Hospitality
10.2020 - 10.2021

Dual General Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality
11.2018 - 10.2020

General Manager

White Lodging Management
09.2013 - 11.2018

Assistant General Manager

White Lodging Management
02.2011 - 08.2013

Front Office Manager

White Lodging Management
12.2009 - 01.2011

Cluster Sales Manager

White Lodging Management
12.2008 - 12.2009

Associate in Business - Business Management

Jefferson Community College
08.2006 - 08.2008

Area Finance and Operations Manager

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
1 2022 - Current

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