Jonah F. Bryant
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic business operations leader with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, most recently with Hilton Grand Vacations, with a focus on driving strategic renovations and managing budgets exceeding $50M. Proven track record in project management and negotiation, achieving over $2M in cost savings while enhancing stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication. Committed to fostering high-performance teams and operational excellence while keeping projects on time and on budget.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Corporate Facilities & Operations
Hilton Grand Vacations
Orlando, FL
04.2021 - 03.2025
- (50%) Principle on several large scale office renovation projects typically ranging from $7M - $12M, with the most recent being a multi-year project that included the renovation of HGV's corporate office buildings in both Orlando and Las Vegas.
- (25%) Navigated a team of 20-25 Team Members through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals and obtaining a leadership rating of 90% or better each year.
- (10%) Developed and maintained the annual Facilities Operations budgets, totaling more than $35M OpEx and $50M CapEx, for eight separate corporate office locations around the world, while consistently ensuring adequate resources for each location and maintaining a +/- budget variance of less than 3%.
- (5%) Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for a reduction of costs of $2M+ over a three year period while improving service quality.
- (5%) Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies throughout duration of each project.
- (5%) Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Corporate Facilities Mgr / Sr. Mgr
Hilton Grand Vacations
Orlando, FL
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw all maintenance, safety, and security issues of four Orlando office buildings and call centers totaling over 250K sq. ft with an average daily headcount of 2000 Team Members.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up to date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Managed a team of eight to ten seasoned Facilities department Team Members on a daily basis.
Business Analyst
Hilton Grand Vacations
Orlando, FL
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Actively participated in several different departments' monthly meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions and ways to improve their specific area of focus.
- Reduced costs through meticulous budget management and cost-benefit analysis for each department I was responsible for analyzing.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements as requested by department SVP/VP.
Operations Analyst
Canyon Ranch Spa at the Venetian Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards at a 4 diamond property.
- Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed several different headcount and financial reports that management used on a daily basis to make informed financial and staffing level decisions.
- Reduced risk exposure by conducting thorough risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies in both the spa and surrounding restaurant outlets.
Internal Consultant
MGM Resort International
Las Vegas, NV
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Worked on over 20 different analysis projects within 16 different departments, focusing primarily on operational efficiency at any one of nine different Las Vegas resort casinos.
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by identifying process improvements and implementing strategic changes resulting in a proven savings of over $30M company-wide over a three year period.
- Delivered successful project outcomes by effectively managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented continuous improvement measures within departments to drive ongoing enhancements in performance metrics at the conclusion of each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Human Resources
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2005
Skills
- Project Management / Coordination
- Budget Control
- Budget & Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Facilities Management
- Highly Efficient with MS (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Director of Corporate Facilities & Operations
Hilton Grand Vacations
04.2021 - 03.2025
Corporate Facilities Mgr / Sr. Mgr
Hilton Grand Vacations
03.2017 - 03.2021
Business Analyst
Hilton Grand Vacations
10.2014 - 02.2017
Operations Analyst
Canyon Ranch Spa at the Venetian Hotel and Casino
02.2012 - 08.2014
Internal Consultant
MGM Resort International
12.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Human Resources
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee