Rebecca R. Frasier, CHA 760-***-**** . **********@***.***
***** ***** ******, ********* ****, CA 92234
Executive Profile
Regional Director . General Manager
Record of success driving revenue, profit, GSI, and occupancy improvements
at multi-site hotel, resort, and timeshare operations through strategic
operational and financial leadership and a deep understanding of
hospitality management. Driven to create maximum business value and top
quality service.
. Accomplished regional manager with 15+ years of experience elevating
underperforming properties and operations by linking reputation
management and revenue management both strategically and tactically.
. Record of optimizing multiple areas of performance-operations, revenue,
profit, guest satisfaction, market penetration, service performance,
branding standards, staff motivation, and retention.
. Experienced in every facet of the hotel business-operations, finance,
sales and marketing, strategic planning, staffing, property design and
construction, opening, and business development.
. Maximize profits by creating an environment of success through proactive
planning, hard work, close attention to detail, and impeccable customer
service.
. Build motivated teams of talented professionals and empower staff to
achieve stretch goals. Record of improving employee performance,
accountability, and satisfaction through staff training and mentoring.
. Recognized for operational and service excellence, strong business
acumen, adaptability, integrity, deep commitment, and enthusiasm.
Consistently deliver "above and beyond" for complete guest satisfaction.
Core Competencies Include
. Multi-unit Operations Management . Budgeting & Fiscal Oversight .
Quality Improvements
. Customer Relations & Retention . High-Level Service Standards .
Yield Management / P&L
. Team Building & Leadership . Employee Training & Motivation .
Restaurant Operations
. Vendor Negotiations & Management . Project Planning & Oversight .
F&B Cost Control
Experience
MONARCH GRAND VACATIONS, Mission Viejo, CA 9/2007-present
Regional Director Resort Operations-West Coast
Recruited to direct all operations for 10 Home Owner Associations (HOA), 9
resorts, 8 F&B establishments, 6 spas, and 5 gift shops. Full oversight of
P&L, yield management, property operations, customer service, reservations,
project management, call center, sales/marketing, and employee relations.
Manage 13 budgets: $60M resorts, $18M restaurants, $20M reserve (CAP EX).
Supervise 20 direct reports. Report directly to VP Operations.
. As key Executive Committee member, played an instrumental role in
strategic, market, and financial planning; participated in all Board
meetings and implemented new policies and procedures.
. Achieved overall 15% increase in rental revenues year over year,
generating competitive ADR/RevPAR and gross operating profit (GOP) goals
on average despite periods of intense economic fluctuation.
. Delivered 30% in annual operating cost reductions over 2-year period
through redesign of core purchasing processes, renegotiation of vendor
contracts, and implementation of innovative energy saving program.
. Established the first-ever Quality Assurance (QA) Program and instituted
Market Metrix customer feedback solution, which identified key areas for
improvement. Led to an average 13-point increase in cleanliness and
maintenance, 13 point increase in customer satisfaction, and record-high
GSI scores.
. Maintained a healthy HOA reserve fund of $20M a year by structuring a
reserve fund plan based on current economics, expertly managing checks
and balances to ensure transparency, and keeping the Board informed.
Prioritized spending on capital projects and maintained profitable
resorts in "like-new" condition.
. Sustained high staff retention rate by developing "A-player" management
teams. Partnered with HR on right-fit recruitment strategies, staff
training, and work priorities; authored employee handbook and job
descriptions.
. Spearheaded standardized branding efforts across all resorts to ensure
brand quality and consistency.
. Assisted Sales with creating local marketing plans and pricing
strategies. Wrote periodicals, newsletters, and manager's reports for the
resorts.
PROFESSIONAL HOSPITALITY RESOURCES, Virginia Beach, VA 2/2006-9/2007
General Manager-Ocean Beach Club & Clarion Resort
Recruited to spearhead turnaround of Clarion Resort; then selected to
oversee new construction at Ocean Beach Club. Managed 2 property budgets, 2
F&B budgets, and monthly P&Ls. Hired Assistant General Manager and
supervised 12 direct reports and 100 employees. Reported directly to VP
Operations.
. Elevated problem property, Clarion Resort, to achieve compliance and
quality service standards by reinventing operating process to eliminate
redundancies, optimize staff performance, improve yield management, and
drive best practices. Outsourced housekeeping and upgraded F&B services.
. Improved low guest satisfaction scores by 5% and cleanliness scores by 5%
by focusing on quality improvement as key driver of customer
satisfaction. Trained staff on proactive customer service and compliant
resolution, raised cleaning standards, and upgraded QA inspections.
. Oversaw entire multimillion-dollar phase II construction at Ocean Beach
Club, including layout, vendor selection and management, budgeting,
insurance, and permitting for interior water park. Managed team of 50.
Drove project efficiency and ensured delivery of positive guest
experience during intense renovations.
ASTON HOTELS / RESORTQUEST, Honolulu, HI 2/2005-2/2006
General Manager-Kona by the Sea / Task Force Manager
Recruited to lead taskforce overseeing transition from Aston Hotels &
Resorts to ResortQuest; chosen to manage Kona by the Sea simultaneously
with full accountability for yield management, P&L, budgets, operations,
compliance, and staff of 50. Reported directly to VP Operations.
. Created evaluation and grading system to rate resorts and villas,
evaluated each unit across all resorts/hotels, and produced reports for
VP Resorts.
. Identified and recommended areas of improvement, leveraging best
practices of both companies.
ALDERWOOD MANAGEMENT GROUP, Big Bear Lake, CA 10/2003-1/2005
General Manager-Lagonita Lodge
Recruited to elevate an old timeshare hotel and prepare for planned
expansion through property acquisitions with full oversight of all
operations, staff of 50, yield management, budgets, and monthly P&L.
. Increased overall property scores 10 points and activity scores to the
highest in the system. Efforts led to property earning 2 awards from
Resort Condominiums International (RCI).
. Introduced new management software system that saved associations $10K
annually.
. Maximized revenue streams in part by boosting off-season occupancy.
. Conducted and presented at quarterly Board meetings and gained expertise
in condo rules & regulations.
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS, Scottsdale, AZ 9/2000-9/2003
Resort Manager-Sheraton Desert Oasis
Managed operations of timeshare property, including staff of 100, yield
management, and process improvements.
. Energized operational efficiency by establishing priorities and goals for
department heads. Met/exceeded all brand standards by providing quality
service delivery.
. Manager of the Year 2002.
Prior experience at Carefree Conference Resort, 1998-2000; progressively
promoted to Operations Manager.
Education Certification
BS Studies at the University of West Florida, Colorado State University,
and Pensacola Junior College.
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
Computer Software: Fidelio . TSW . Opera . Sabre . SPI