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Dante Blakeley

New York,NY

Summary

Innovative and Strategic Hospitality Leader with 20+ year's experience shaping residential, commercial, and lifestyle-driven environments. Specializing in blending timeless hospitality principals with modern design thinking, digital storytelling, and brand-forward experiences that resonate.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Experience & Hospitality Manager

RXR Realty LLC
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead residential and commercial experience initiatives across RXR's real estate portfolio, aligning hospitality strategy with tenant/ resident experience and brand vision
  • Develop and execute innovative lifestyle programming and digital engagement strategies to foster community and elevate property value.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with asset executives, managers, leasing teams, and marketing to create immersive and measurable brand touchpoints.




Director of Hospitality

The Ned New York London
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Mentored new employees, demonstrating best methods for servicing clients and guests.
  • Established successful employee turnover and retention strategies to improve culture and boost employee experience and business outcomes.
  • Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.

Senior Manager/Special Events Manager

LTH Hospitality Group The Eventi
04.2012 - 04.2018
  • Trained and mentored specialists in the application of soft skills, guest recovery strategies and performance optimization techniques.
  • Collaborated with social media influencers such as top musicians, athletes, companies and press to drive brand optimization.


Managing Director

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
02.2004 - 06.2010
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Montclair State University
06.2002

Skills

  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Building industry connections
  • Logistics management
  • Budget control
  • Salesforce Management
  • Strategic brand management
  • Project management
  • Marketing
  • Staff development
  • Coordinating events
  • Proficient in social media tools

Certification

Property Management Certificate Program

Timeline

Resident Experience & Hospitality Manager

RXR Realty LLC
02.2023 - Current

Director of Hospitality

The Ned New York London
06.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Manager/Special Events Manager

LTH Hospitality Group The Eventi
04.2012 - 04.2018

Managing Director

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
02.2004 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Montclair State University

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