aaron burris
Director of Operations at The Westin Denver International Airport
director operation - hospitality ▶ strength general management , profit , process improvement , team development , & quality . ▶ able lead new development turn around existing property . kind & goal oriented .
dedicated career hospitality industry , energized day new exciting challenge given . providing superior service creating memorable experience guest ensuring team member inspired achieve goal top motivator . practice solution-based leadership philosophy , working hard solve problem improve process . look back career , proud led large renovation remote island well opening brand-new hotel . experience helped become leader today . ►what best • driving customer satisfaction system , process , brand reputation , service delivery . • engaging team providing strategic leadership , ensuring performance , achieving fiduciary quality goal . • directing marketing effort , sale strategy , implementing program increase revenue , quality , profit . • spearheading annual planning establishing goal sale , marketing , operation , hr . • developing facilitating positive business community relationship benefit property ’ positioning . • overseeing concept development , proforma , design , construction planning . • championing health safety initiative result accident-free workplace . • exceeding p & l objective per pre-determined projection company expectation . ►my core competency customer service , team development , capital improvement , project management , problem solving , kpi analysis , budgeting , p & l oversight , inventory/purchasing , safety enforcement , financial reporting , marketing & sale promotion , revenue generation , building & system oversight , vendor relation ►hotel/resort background career , worked following hotels/resorts : airport hotel - westin denver international airport convention hotel - westin seattle island resort/timeshare - westin st. john luxury resort - phoenician suburban mixed-use hotel - westin bellevue ►selected impact • presided $ 85 million resort renovation . hired contractor , coordinated scheduling , arranged purchasing directed delivery . • improved g ( guest voice score ) 40 % within first 6 month operation . • reduced f & b cost 30 % , improving profit margin 15 % . ►something unique completed mountain survival training marine corp . ►contact reached aaron.burris @ westin.com
The Westin Denver International Airport
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Director of Operations
Oversee operations of AAA 4 Diamond hotel with 519 rooms and 37,000 sq.ft. meeting space. Administer $61 million budget, generating $61 million in annual revenue. Manage teams of 125-300 associates, ensuring proper staffing and hiring as many as 250 employees during peak periods. Orchestrate smooth service execution for Front Office, Housekeeping, full-service Restaurant and Coffee Shop, Banquets, Catering, Rooms, IT, and Security departments. Develop and launch training and programming, new processes, and strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional managers. Participate in collective bargaining negotiations with Local 23 representatives. Meet monthly with owners for financial review. 

Highlights:
•	Guided creation of new operations division.
•	Established vendor relationships, installed POS systems, ordered supplies and stocked inventory. 
•	Architected processes and programs, created training curriculum and developed handbooks and manuals.
•	Pioneered and facilitated onboarding practices including 10-day training event in advance of Grand Opening. 
•	Decreased turn over by 25% through increased focus on creating a great work environment/culture for the hotel.
•	Streamlined check-in/check-out procedures, trimming guest waiting times by 40%.
Denver CO
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The Westin Denver International Airport
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Director of Operations
Executed management and daily operations of 96 room, 297 timeshare villa property comprised of two full-service restaurants, marketplace, health club, full-service marina, pool, and beach access. Facilitated owner relations, collaborating with 3 HOA’s and serving an average of 5,000 guests per month. 

Highlights:
•	Assessed, developed, and managed 4 budgets totaling $100 million for corporate account and Starwood Vacation Owners.  
o	Surpassed Rooms and F & B division goal expectations. 
•	Increased productivity by 10%, guest experience scores by 12%, and reduced food costs by 10%.
•	Worked with vendors for cost-effective product options, saving company $75,000 annually. 
•	Supported $10.5 million Virgin Grand renovation by coordinating concept development, proforma, design, and construction planning.
St. John, USVI
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The Westin Denver International Airport
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Director of Rooms
•	Responsible for short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the Rooms Division as well as the 2 HOA’s and the related areas.  
•	Areas of responsibility/management include: Front Office, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Service Express, Marina, Health Club, and SVO operations.
•	Recommend budget and managed expenses within approved budget constraints.  
•	Exceeded all goals for the Rooms Division in following areas: GEI, Productivity, and Budget goals.
•	Helped oversee a $10.5-million-dollar renovation to our Virgin Grand phase of the property.
St. John, USVI
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The Westin Denver International Airport
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Director of Front Office
Drove guest satisfaction for hotel with 337 rooms and 25,000 sq.ft. meeting space. Managed 35 associates including Front Desk, Concierge, Luggage Attendants, Dining, and Valet. 

Highlights:
•	Championed GSI initiatives, raising Rooms Division satisfaction scores by more than 12%. 
•	Acted as interim Director of Housekeeping during required absence.
Bellevue WA
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The Westin Denver International Airport
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Lead Front Desk Manager
•	Acted as Front Office Manager in the absence of the Director of Front Office.
•	Worked very closely with DOSM and DOR to increase perfect fills by improving past procedures. 
•	Developed a mentorship program to assist supervisors by obtaining further training, to enhance their careers, training such as BI training, and mentorship through example.
•	Team Leader for the Emergency Response Team.
•	Assisted with forecasting and ensuring that front office labor and revenue are aligned with budget.
Seattle WA
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The Phoenician Resort
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Guest Relations Manager/ Concierge Manager
•	Responsible for the daily operations of the Concierge Department and the Funicians Kids Club, consisting of 18 employees.
•	Spearheaded the implementation of a quarterly resort guide newsletter that is distributed in every guestroom.
•	Implemented new programs for the Funicians Kids Club to better enhance the overall experience for the guests and increase revenues.
•	Received the “Best Concierge” platinum award from 944 magazine for 2006.
•	Oversaw a complete interior remodel of the Funicians Kids Club.
•	Acted as the Manager on Duty for the resort in the absence of the General Manager and the Resort Manager.
•	Responsible for the overall satisfaction and experience for all internal and external guests of the resort.  
•	Assisted guests with challenges, concerns, and special requests and acted as the initial point of contact for all VIP guests.
Scottsdale AZ
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Hotel Restraurant Management
B.S.
Northern Arizona University
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General Studies
Associate’s Degree
Arizona Western College
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Laura Johnson (formerly Gustafson), CMP
Meeting & Event Manager
Denver, CO
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Angel Esquembre
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Melody Tucker
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Darin Payne
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Sarah Beckner
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Renata Voss
Healthcare professional | Customer Service Specialist | Lifetime Learner | Experienced Revenue Strategist
Littleton, CO
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Dailure Stevens
Assist Service Express Manager at Westin St. John Resort & Villas
United States
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Gina Martin
Task Force Director of Front Office
Denver Metropolitan Area
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Robert Glabach
Director of Event Management
US Virgin Islands
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Laura Lojas
General Manager at the Westin Denver International Airport
Arvada, CO
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Curtis Heath
Westin DIA
Denver, CO
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Brian Easley
Hospitality & Sales Professional Looking for the Next Challenge
Kihei, HI
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Melissa Thomas
director of finance at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
United States
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Lauren Goodyear
Group Housing Coordinator at White Lodging
Denver, CO
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Wandell James
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Hawaii, United States
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Eric Fotinatos
Cleaning Like Lives Depend On It!
Seattle, WA
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Traci Pastoric
Let's do this!
Denver, CO
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Eduardo Rodrigues
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Newport Beach, CA
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        Aaron was the manager of my supervisor at The Phoenician resort.  Aaron was a great manager.  Our department was organized and ran very smoothly.  His standards of professionalism are very high, and he shared his expectations with the team.  Aaron raised the bar on the level of service he expected us to lend our guests.  He is the ultimate professional.  Any hotel, company or organization would do well to have Aaron on it's team.
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