Vice President Human Resources
Resume:
ALEX JERRY MATHERS
Humble, TX 77346
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QUALIFICATIONS
Executive Vice President of Operations
Thirty years’ Hospitality experience with Asset Management, Operations, Financial, Acquisitions, Mergers and Development. Demonstrating consistent record of increasing profit throughout tenure. Instrumental in reducing overhead and contributing to operational goals and personnel relations. Strengths include investment strategy, debt structuring, audit, accounting, budgeting, human resources, legal, information technology, tax and treasury.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Certified Hotel Administrator
Holiday Inn University, IHG GM Program – Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, HIE, Staybridge
Hilton University – Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites & Double Tree
Marriott – Fairfield Inn, Renaissance Hotels, Residence Inn
B.S., Business Administration — University of Maryland
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Vice President of Operations
2009-Present
Metro Hospitality Group, LLC., Houston, TX
Provide leadership to operation managers, ensuring accountability of results of guest satisfaction & profitability
Developed and implemented operational and financial strategies that support the property goals and guest satisfaction
Monitor hotel operation sales performance against budget, along with financial statements to determine hotel’s operational performance against budget
Resolved guest and employee issues in a fair and positive manner
Stayed visible and interfaced with guest and hotel associates on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction
Responsibilities included developing, implementing and monitoring extensive rehabilitation to meet franchise and market standards to achieve optimal performance
Executive Vice President of Operations
2002-2006
Camden Hospitality Group, LP., Houston, TX
Conducted monthly site visits to review property performance with on site management to identify analysis financial performance, human resources, insurance, legal, quality standards and ongoing capital improvement projects.
Responsible for hotel operations and construction and the conversion of four AmeriSuites Hotels to Hyatt Place Hotels in less than seven months, all four locations came in under budget.
Directed Annual Business Plan preparation and submission to lenders and investment groups.
Primary advisor to directors and senior executive management regarding legal and financial impact of operational decisions
Optimized financial results for each investment through continued monitoring of the business plan. Additional responsibilities included qualifying prospective franchise, designer and architect review, developing budget and timetable, contract negotiation, committee presentation and project monitoring.
Provided financial reporting and operating management services to various investment groups with the objective of maximizing financial performance for the liquidation of assets.
List of Noted accomplishments.
Metro Hospitality – property revenue increased from 4.5 million to 18 million under my direction.
Camden Hospitality – Management Company growth from 3 properties to 25.
Westmont Hospitality – Management Company growth from 20 properties to 180 within the U.S.
The conversion of four AmeriSuites Hotels to Hyatt Place Hotels in less than seven months, all four locations came in under budget.
Structured the consolidation of multiple corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships operating businesses nationwide capturing and converting tax losses to cash.
Orchestrated and negotiated structuring the debt to consolidate loans, lines of credit and leases placed with multiple lenders to reduce rate and secure a revolving line of credit for future company expansion.
Secured financing for projects through private placements, non-taxable bond issues, 1031 exchanges, mezzanine and conventional financing. Purchased discounted second mortgages in the private markets. Represented creditors and debtors through financial reorganization
Rehabilitation projects exceeding $75,000,000.00 which include resorts, hotels, timeshare, and conference centers. Lease negotiations with landlords and tenants of retail properties.
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