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David Wissler

David Wissler

Regional Director Of Operations
Hurricane,WV

Summary

Experienced Director of Operations and Sales proficient in managing all hotel operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimize resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.

Overview

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4
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director of Operations ​

Milestone Hospitality Inc ​
Charleston, WV​
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
  • I lead multiple General Manager’s of different hotel brands including:.
  • IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Best Western.
  • Write budgets and managed P&L statements for all locations.
  • Set financial goals and sales targets for all locations.
  • Manage STR reports and operate as revenue manger over portfolio of hotels.

Jimmy Johns Franchise Owner/Operator- F&B

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
Charleston, WV
11.2016 - Current

Owner operator of Jimmy Johns in Charleston, WV. I implement and write programs to monitor all labor and food costs.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.

Area Manager/ General Manager/ Director of Sales

Holiday Inn Express and Suites​ ​ ​
Cross Lanes, WV
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies.
  • Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
  • Develop and execute analysis of financial results.
  • Lead managers in the hotel such as the General Managers, FOM, DOS, Housekeeping Manager, Maintenance Manager.
  • Achieved budgeted revenue and personal/team sales goals to maximize profitability.
  • Set the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.

Front Office Manager/ Assistant Revenue Manager

Holiday Inn and Suites
Barboursville, WV
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Executed hotel strategies to ensure STAR index gains met the highest scores since the hotel opened.
  • Change rates depending on history and forecasting.
  • Reviewed and recommended rooms and catering strategies including pricing, inventory, and channel management, in order to achieve budgeted revenue and maximize market share.
  • Increased average daily rate by $4.00 while increasing occupancy by 6% in the first year.
  • Ensuring the front desk provides a professional and friendly service for customers.
  • Assist in projecting yearly budget and analyzing P&L statements.

Front Desk Manager/ Marketing and Sales

Holiday Inn
Maumee, OH
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Interact with company leaders.
  • Help pitch marketing ideas and monitor online presence.
  • Maintain all responsibilities of front desk- scheduling, handling cash drops, and monitoring all adjustments.

Education

B.A.Regents Diploma - Pre Med/Business Management-Accounting/ Tourism Emphasis

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
08.2008 - 01.2012

Honors Diploma -

St. Francis De Sales High School
08.2003 - 01.2007

Skills

Strategic planning and execution

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised teams of 20+ staff members.

Certification

IHG certified General Manager

Timeline

IHG RMEC and RMAC certified

03-2021

IHG certified General Manager

01-2019

Regional Director of Operations ​

Milestone Hospitality Inc ​
01.2018 - Current

Jimmy Johns Franchise Owner/Operator- F&B

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
11.2016 - Current

IHG FOOT certified

07-2016

IHG certified Director of Sales

01-2014

Area Manager/ General Manager/ Director of Sales

Holiday Inn Express and Suites​ ​ ​
01.2012 - 01.2018

Front Office Manager/ Assistant Revenue Manager

Holiday Inn and Suites
01.2009 - 01.2012

B.A.Regents Diploma - Pre Med/Business Management-Accounting/ Tourism Emphasis

West Virginia State University
08.2008 - 01.2012

Front Desk Manager/ Marketing and Sales

Holiday Inn
01.2007 - 01.2008

Honors Diploma -

St. Francis De Sales High School
08.2003 - 01.2007
David WisslerRegional Director Of Operations