Janine Sims
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly dynamic professional with extensive experience in hotel revenue management, from the property level to working with a portfolio of 25+ hotels. Well-versed and proficient with all of IHG's systems and immersed in reporting availability. Instrumental at proposing strategies that are in line with emerging market trends. Skilled in identifying new opportunities, determining requirements, and implementing quick and effective changes to achieve set goals. Strategic leader and articulate communicator with well-defined negotiation and problem-solving skills; able to build strong relationships at all levels of management and with key stakeholders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Manager
Intercontinental Hotels Group
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - Current
- NHOP experience working with brands such as, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.
- Proven track record for setting up hotels to successfully gain revenue fair share along with strong revenue growth.
- Provide guidance and support to Lifestyle & Luxury hotel teams regarding pricing, discounts, promotions.
- Develop strategies to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability.
- Successfully work with one of the first hotels on Premium Commercial Services.
- Managed the forecasting of weekly, monthly and yearly revenues for one of the first hotels to request forecasting.
- Work with dynamic and complex hotels in major markets.
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Duluth, GA
09.2014 - 07.2015
- NHOP transition from a Country Inn & Suites to a Holiday Inn & Suites.
- Worked closely with the NHOP Brand Manager and implemented all new brand operational and physical standards, required per InterContinental Hotels Group.
- Worked with an RMH Revenue Manager during opening of hotel.
- Project Manager for all aspects of a multi-million dollar renovation and brand conversion.
- Designed, developed and implemented new brand policies, systems and procedures to drive productivity through improvement in service and quality.
- Analyzed reports such as Star and Travel Click reporting, to drive revenues, future profitability and maximize owner’s return on investment.
- Review financial and operating information to adjust business plans, labor requirements and operating costs.
- Provided day-to-day leadership and direction by maximizing financial returns, driving development of people, creating and maintaining unique guest experiences.
Personal Caregiver
Maternity Leave
06.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Revenue Compliance Auditor
Intercontinental Hotels Group
Atlanta, GA
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Prepare audit reports and documentation, in accordance with departmental standards, for review by management. Prepare related invoices/credit for over/under reported revenues on a timely basis.
- Plan and conduct compliance audits of franchisee, to verify that gross room revenues are reported in accordance with the Franchise License Agreement.
- Analyze data in order to mitigate the risk of fraudulent activity.
- Assist in developing the risk assessments of franchise to ensure adequate audit coverage; compile and analyze information and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate ownership and corporate staff.
Skills
- Proficient with all RMH Revenue Systems and Reporting
- Proven success working with NHOP hotels
- Strategy Development
- Critical Thinking
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Adaptable to Market Fluctuations
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Proactive and Focused
Timeline
Revenue Manager
Intercontinental Hotels Group
07.2015 - Current
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
09.2014 - 07.2015
Personal Caregiver
Maternity Leave
06.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Revenue Compliance Auditor
Intercontinental Hotels Group
09.2006 - 06.2013