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Brendon Hussong

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Hospitality leader with nearly a decade of progressive leadership experience across Marriott, Hilton, and IHG-branded hotels. Known for building high-performing teams, strengthening hotel operations, and creating cultures where accountability is earned through trust and respect. Leads with a calm, collaborative approach that develops future leaders while delivering measurable improvements in guest satisfaction, operational performance, financial results, and associate engagement.

Experienced in hotel operations, front office leadership, food and beverage, budgeting, forecasting, labor management, payroll administration, recruiting, and team development. Successfully led staffing rebuilds, operational transitions, property rebranding initiatives, and service improvement efforts while maintaining exceptional guest experiences and strong financial discipline.

Builds great teams. Strengthens operations. Leads through trust.

Overview

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Certification
3
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years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Countrywide Hospitality (SpringHill Suites)
Mansfield, Texas
03.2026 - 07.2026
  • Elevated guest satisfaction during high-demand periods by coaching associates to adopt a "full-service mentality," empowering immediate problem resolution, setting clear expectations at check-in, and personally leading service recovery for escalated concerns.
  • Oversaw the complete meeting and event booking process, serving as the primary client contact while coordinating contracts, event logistics, room setup, and billing to deliver a seamless guest experience and support ancillary revenue.
  • Led the property's transition from Marriott FOSSE to StayPMS, serving as the subject matter expert by mastering the new platform, developing training, and coaching associates to ensure a smooth operational conversion.

Assistant General Manager

Whitestone Hospitality Management (Aloft)
Arlington, Texas
10.2023 - 12.2025
  • Successfully led staffing rebuild, operational transitions, and turnaround initiatives while maintaining service standards and team engagement.
  • Developed future hotel leaders through daily coaching, cross-training, and confidence-building mentorship, preparing associates for promotions into Front Desk Supervisor and Assistant General Manager roles.
  • Improved ITR, Staff Service, and audit performance year over year while helping the property achieve the company's highest audit scores and the lowest associate turnover.
  • Directed the implementation of a new evening dining program by conducting product research, developing pricing strategies, creating menu offerings, coordinating equipment readiness, and preparing associates for a successful launch.

Additional Positions Held

  • Director of Food & Beverage
  • Front Office Manager
  • Food & Beverage Supervisor
  • Banquet Captain
  • Hotel Bellman

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Skills

  • Hotel Operations Management
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Team Building & Employee Engagement
  • Guest Experience & Service Recovery
  • Operational Excellence
  • Budgeting & Financial Management
  • Labor Management & Payroll Administration
  • Forecasting & Cost Control
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Staffing, Recruiting & Retention
  • Training & Performance Management
  • Change Management & Property Transitions
  • Process Improvement
  • Meeting & Event Operations
  • Food & Beverage Operations
  • Brand Standards & Quality Assurance
  • PMS Implementation & Systems Training
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Property Management Systems:
Hilton PEP Marriott FOSSE StayPMS Lightspeed

Point-of-Sale & Hotel Systems:
Oracle Simphony GXP SPUG ResApp MICROS POS M3 Accounting

Certification

  • TABC
  • Food Handlers
  • Serv Safe Managers Certificate
  • Marriott Operational Excellent Course Certificate

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Countrywide Hospitality (SpringHill Suites)
03.2026 - 07.2026

Assistant General Manager

Whitestone Hospitality Management (Aloft)
10.2023 - 12.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

Texas State University
Brendon Hussong