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Jenny Simonson

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Dynamic hospitality leader with a proven track record in team engagement and development, revenue optimization, and strategic planning. Recognized for implementing impactful strategies that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth while elevating guest and colleague experiences. Expertise in meticulous project management ensures successful execution of initiatives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Manager, Acting General Manager

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Westlake Village, CA
07.2021 - Current

Award-winning urban retreat hotel, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and uniquely positioned between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, features globally recognized wellness programs, a brand-leading spa, five world-class dining outlets, dynamic and extensive meeting and banqueting space, and a one-of-a-kind television studio, all brought to life through the warmth of genuine hospitality.

  • Executed successful launch of Cove Pool, Kitchen, and Bar valued at $20M
  • Home of The White Lotus hotel takeover experience (6.4M impressions across all channels)
  • Partnership with CURE Medical
  • Award-winning AAA Five-Diamond hotel

Director of Finance

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Westlake Village, CA
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • $30M rooms, restaurant, and public area renovation
  • Finance division achieved hotel's highest employee survey results 2019 and 2020
  • Innovative approach to pandemic recovery prioritizing exceptional guest and colleague experiences
  • Strategic decision-making regarding COVID closures informed by detailed analytics.

Assistant Director of Finance

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Carlsbad, CA
03.2016 - 09.2018

Fractional residential model that has served as a proving ground for Residential innovations and hub for Senior Residential operators boasting a robust rental program with exceptional hospitality and creative problem-solving driving results in this non-profit HOA model.

  • Integration of shared services accounting model within the operation
  • Strategic development of collections and foreclosure procedures, resulting in $500K recovery of bad debt
  • Development and implementation of proprietary residential management software system Four Seasons @Home

Assistant Director of Finance, Chief Accountant

Park Hyatt Resort Aviara
Carlsbad, CA
06.2010 - 03.2016

Staff Accountant

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
Carlsbad, CA
07.2008 - 06.2010

Director of Residential Sales Operations

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale At Troon North
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2006 - 07.2008

Residential Sales Operations Manager, Multiple

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
Carlsbad, CA
01.2001 - 11.2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Revenue optimization
  • Collaborative project management
  • Inclusive communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Crisis management
  • Labor relations

Timeline

Hotel Manager, Acting General Manager

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
07.2021 - Current

Director of Finance

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
09.2018 - 06.2021

Assistant Director of Finance

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
03.2016 - 09.2018

Assistant Director of Finance, Chief Accountant

Park Hyatt Resort Aviara
06.2010 - 03.2016

Staff Accountant

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
07.2008 - 06.2010

Director of Residential Sales Operations

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale At Troon North
02.2006 - 07.2008

Residential Sales Operations Manager, Multiple

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
01.2001 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University San Marcos