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Brian Colliton

Cleveland,OH
Brian Colliton

Summary

Growth-oriented leader with expertise in team building, operational enhancements, and achieving measurable outcomes. Specializes in process refinement and efficiency improvements to align teams with common objectives, driving performance and sustainable success. Experienced in brand management, business development, and operations, leveraging data-driven strategies and Six Sigma methodologies to foster profit growth and service excellence.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Center For Employment Opportunities
Cleveland, OH

ELP - Social Enterprise Member
02.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Participating in a 16-week leadership internship focused on operations, workforce development, and social enterprise.
  • Supporting daily field operations, inventory, and job readiness programming for justice-impacted individuals.

CLE Unleashed K9, LLC
North Olmsted, OH

Managing Partner
01.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Lead operations and business growth for a client-focused canine service company.

Churches United for the Homeless
Moorhead, MN

Project Administrator
01.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw construction and IT projects supporting secure shelter, housing, and recovery initiatives.

American Waterworks
Fargo, ND

Foreman
04.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Managed foundation and waterproofing projects, ensuring on-time, high quality delivery.

Personal Development Institute
Fargo, ND

Career Sabbatical
02.2016 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Focused on personal growth and resilience while navigating life's challenges. Dedicated time to skill development, industry research, and staying current with trends to prepare for future opportunities.

Various Locations

General Manager
10.2011 - 02.2016

Job overview

Holiday Inn Minot Riverside Hotel | Minot, ND | 06/2015 to 02/2016

Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel | Woodbury, MN | 08/2014 to 10/2014

Sheraton BWI Airport Hotel | Baltimore, MD | 01/2014 to 08/2014

Radisson Duluth Harbor-view Hotel | Duluth, MN | 10/2011 to 12/2012

Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Centre Hotel
Cleveland, OH

Assistant General Manager
05.2010 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • Directed operations for a 472-room property with 27,000 square feet of event space. Played a key role in shutting down the property for renovation and rebranding as the Westin Cleveland Downtown Hotel.

Various Hotels

Director of Rooms
01.2007 - 05.2010

Job overview

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel | Indianapolis, IN | 08/2009 to 05/2010

Westin City Centre Hotel | Dallas, TX | 10/2007 to 08/2009

Omni Fort Worth Hotel | Fort Worth, TX | 01/2007 to 09/2007

Hyatt Regency DFW
DFW Airport, TX

Associate Director of Rooms
10.2005 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Oversaw daily operations for an 811-room AAA Four Diamond property, with 92,000 square feet of event space. Led initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction, improve departmental efficiency, and mentor emerging leaders.

Hyatt Regency DFW
DFW Airport, TX

Front Office Manager
10.2004 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Directed front office operations, including guest services, reservations and staffing. Successfully ensured seamless operations during large-scale events, including the Final Four.

Hyatt Regency
Greenville, SC

Leadership in Various Capacities
07.2000 - 10.2004

Job overview

Executive Housekeeper | 07/2002 to 10/2004

  • Managed housekeeping operations for 328 guest rooms and 24,000 square feet of event space; developed and implemented staff training programs, enhancing efficiency and quality standards.

Front Office Manager | 07/2002 to 07/2001

  • Supervised front office operations, including reservations, guest services, and concierge staff; improved guest satisfaction scores by streamlining check-in/out processes.

Guest Services Manager | 07/2000 to 07/2001

  • Led the guest services team, ensuring all guests have a welcoming and efficient experience. Represented the property as a Chamber of Commerce member, fostering community relationships.

Education

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Some College (No Degree) from Architectural Engineering
01-1996

Skills

  • Process optimization (Six Sigma certified)
  • Team leadership and development
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Business development
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Service Essentials Certified Trainer - Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Languages

Korean
Limited

Timeline

ELP - Social Enterprise Member

Center For Employment Opportunities
02.2025 - Current

Managing Partner

CLE Unleashed K9, LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024

Project Administrator

Churches United for the Homeless
01.2021 - 09.2021

Foreman

American Waterworks
04.2020 - 10.2020

Career Sabbatical

Personal Development Institute
02.2016 - 04.2020

General Manager

Various Locations
10.2011 - 02.2016

Assistant General Manager

Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Centre Hotel
05.2010 - 10.2011

Director of Rooms

Various Hotels
01.2007 - 05.2010

Associate Director of Rooms

Hyatt Regency DFW
10.2005 - 04.2006

Front Office Manager

Hyatt Regency DFW
10.2004 - 10.2005

Leadership in Various Capacities

Hyatt Regency
07.2000 - 10.2004

Drexel University

Some College (No Degree) from Architectural Engineering
Brian Colliton
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