Samuel Atwood
Charleston,SC
Summary
Seasoned Corporate Operations Director with a proven track record at Charlestowne Hotels, adept in hotel asset management and strategic planning. Spearheaded capital improvements and debt restructuring, achieving significant financial enhancements. Excelled in leadership, fostering team development and operational efficiency, with a keen expertise in financial modeling. Demonstrates a robust ability to optimize stakeholder relationships and profitability strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Operations Director
Charlestowne Hotels
Charleston, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Lead fiduciary oversight for a portfolio of 25 branded and independent hotels nationwide, delivering strategic guidance to property owners
- Developed and executed capital improvement plans with annual budgets ranging from $30M to $100M, focusing on ROI-driven initiatives
- Conducted property assessments and collaborated with property leadership to optimize revenue, reduce expenses, and address operational inefficiencies
- Prepared detailed reports on hotel performance, including financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and profitability strategies, for ownership teams
General Manager
The Atlantic Resort and Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: (Managed by Charlestowne Hotels)
- Managed operations for a 120-room luxury beachfront property, overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and business development
- Developed and implemented a 10-year capital improvement plan and successfully executed the first phase, driving long-term asset value
- Led a debt reduction and restructuring initiative, resulting in a 40% reduction in interest expenses and improving overall financial performance
- (Managed by Charlestowne Hotels)
General Manager
Foxhall Resort
Chattahoochee Hills, GA
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: (Managed by Charlestowne Hotels)
- Directed operations for a 1,100-acre outdoor resort, collaborating closely with owners to execute a long-term, scalable business model
- Spearheaded the creation of a $250M phased development plan, driving sustainable growth and operational success
- (Managed by Charlestowne Hotels)
General Manager
Le Pavillon Hotel
New Orleans, LA
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: (Managed by Remington Hotels)
- Managed a historic 219-room property, overseeing a $40M renovation to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency
- Achieved four consecutive months of RevPAR growth and highest GOP margins in the hotel’s history
- (Managed by Remington Hotels)
Vice President of Lodging
Mount Snow Resort
West Dover, VT
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: (Owned and Operated by Peak Resorts)
- Managed a portfolio of eight lodging properties across three ski resorts, providing strategic direction and reporting quarterly to the Board
- Unified purchasing across all properties, achieving $1M in annual savings, while developing a financing strategy for an $80M new hotel development
- (Owned and Operated by Peak Resorts)
Various Positions
Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2004 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: (Various Locations)
- Progressively advanced through roles in operations, management, and leadership at prestigious locations, including Omni Dallas Parkwest, Omni Mount Washington Hotel, and Omni Austin Southpark
- Delivered consistently high operational performance and financial results across multiple properties
- (Various Locations)
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TXBachelor of Arts -
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PAHolderness School -
Plymouth, NHSkills
- Hotel Asset Management
- Capital Planning and Execution
- Financial Analysis & Forecasting
- Budgeting & Profitability Strategies
- Contract Negotiation & Franchise Relations
- Operational Oversight & Performance Optimization
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Debt Structuring & Restructuring
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
- Expert in Excel & Financial Modeling
Certification
- Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
- Real Estate Investment Analysis
Timeline
Corporate Operations Director
Charlestowne Hotels
07.2021 - Current
General Manager
The Atlantic Resort and Spa
07.2019 - 07.2021
General Manager
Foxhall Resort
07.2018 - 07.2019
General Manager
Le Pavillon Hotel
08.2017 - 07.2018
Vice President of Lodging
Mount Snow Resort
09.2014 - 08.2017
Various Positions
Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2004 - 09.2014
Masters of Business Administration -
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts -
Gettysburg College
Holderness School -
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