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SUSAN ZIEGLER

Clarksville,TN

Summary

Hospitality leader experienced in revenue management, competitive/market share analysis, financial analysis, forecasting, business planning, budgets, change management initiatives, and talent development. Experienced in producing successful revenue strategies for multi-unit full service and limited service properties which include convention and resort, luxury, urban, suburban and airport markets.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Flex Associate- Distribution Team

Marriott International
Bethesda, MD
09.2021 - Current

Project Management position supporting Distribution team

  • Extra Person Pricing Enhancement- $70M in additional revenue
  • All Inclusive Resort Pricing for All Inclusive Brands
  • Enhanced marketing and reporting for Marriott Select Brands with Breakfast Included

Director of Revenue Management

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
10.2012 - 10.2020
  • Led group, transient and catering strategies and pricing for 2000 rooms and 450K square feet of meeting space, producing $280M in annual revenues
  • Achieved record revenues and positive TrevPar growth from 2012 to 2019
  • Led and developed team of 12 Directors and managers
  • Liaison for Owners and senior corporate management regarding market analysis and strategy
  • Achieved top 4 in Marriott North America for forecast accuracy for 8 years
  • Achieved record setting group rooms and revenue production for Marriott International 2014 through 2019
  • Achieved Positive Market Share growth for AC National Harbor and Residence Inn National Harbor 2016 through 2019

Market Revenue Management Leader

Palm Desert California Market
Palm Desert, CA
05.2010 - 10.2012
  • Led group and transient segment strategies to drive profit and Market share results.
  • Partnered with marketing to create demand generation strategies to drive base business in off season.
  • Increased transient eCommerce segment by 32%.

Director of Revenue Management

Hilton And Waldorf Astoria Bonnet Creek
Orlando, FL
04.2010 - 05.2011
  • Led dynamic group and transient segment strategies for 1000
    room Hilton and 500 room Waldorf Astoria to drive profit and
    market share results. Annual revenues exceeding $100M in rooms
    and catering sources
  • Developed and executed strategy to transform revenue
    management organization to Total Hotel Revenue deployment with heavy emphasis on group strategy

Director of Revenue Management- Consultant

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Collaborated with Corporate Revenue management team to design and execute comprehensive Total Hotel Revenue Management deployment model for Gaylord Hotels
  • Piloted transformed model at Gaylord National

Regional Director of Revenue Management

Marriott Hotels Of Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
10.2008 - 07.2009
  • Executive Leadership position leading strategy for 57 multi brand Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Canada and over $650M in revenue which includes rooms and catering revenue sources
  • Increased market share for 48/57 hotels through implementation of optimal occupancy and pricing strategies
  • Liaison for owners and franchisees to execute optimal mix strategies to drive positive market share results.
  • Performed training to franchise partners to better optimize revenue management systems and processes to drive top line revenue and profit

Area Director of Revenue Management

Marriott International
Orlando, FL
08.2000 - 10.2008
  • Transformed World Center Marriott from Traditional Revenue Management to Total Hotel Revenue Management
  • Led group, transient and catering strategies and pricing for 2 full service convention hotels and 3 MSB hotels totaling 4500 rooms and $160M in revenue
  • Achieved record revenues at Orlando World Center Marriott from 2000 through 2008 through optimal pricing and group strategies
  • Achieved positive market share growth for 6 of 8 years
  • Led and developed team of 10 Directors and managers
  • Liaison for Owners and senior corporate management regarding Market analysis and strategy.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH
05.1985

Skills

  • Record of strong results
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision Making
  • Sales Support
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Market Analysis
  • Talent Development
  • Process improvements
  • Marketing Strategies
  • One Yield V2, High Performance Pricing

Additional Information

  • Marriott Executive Leadership Program-2015
  • Aspen Institute- 2016
  • Most improved Market share results – 2008, 2014
  • Global Revenue Leader of the Year- 2014, 2008, 2002
  • Global Revenue Team of the Year- 2014, 2008
  • Coaches Training Institute – Certified -2006

Work Availability

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Timeline

Flex Associate- Distribution Team - Marriott International
09.2021 - Current
Director of Revenue Management - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
10.2012 - 10.2020
Market Revenue Management Leader - Palm Desert California Market
05.2010 - 10.2012
Director of Revenue Management - Hilton And Waldorf Astoria Bonnet Creek
04.2010 - 05.2011
Director of Revenue Management- Consultant - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
08.2009 - 05.2010
Regional Director of Revenue Management - Marriott Hotels Of Canada
10.2008 - 07.2009
Area Director of Revenue Management - Marriott International
08.2000 - 10.2008
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SUSAN ZIEGLER