Manager Management

DANIEL R. MANN *** Devon Road, Charlottesville, Virginia- 22903

434-***-**** (c) / email: ********@*****.***

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-mann

SUMMARY

Executive leadership experience in Cruise Lines, Casinos, Resorts & Hotels, Private Clubs and Asset Management.

Achieved successful results by repositioning and infusing Lifestyle components, improving profitability, adapting products for untapped markets and designing and implementing strategic plans for long term growth.

Major competencies include: profitability management, organization development, marketing, sales, logistics, and business process improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERSANI GROUP LLC – (Paradise Kingdom Entertainment Resort)-Arroyo, Puerto Rico 2014- Present

Development Consultant-Resort Experience /Product Management

Senior project consultant in the development of this planned integrated resort. Persani Group LLC holds the rights to a unique large scale land lease agreement in conjunction with other tax and development incentives; providing the ideal scenario for the development of this family resort. Incorporated in the phased approach are: Hotel Accommodations, Entertainment & Conference Center, Spa, Marina, Water Park, Beach Club, Restaurants as well as residential components which include Villas, Condominiums and Time Share.

AIDA CRUISE LINES -Rostock, Germany (part of the Carnival Cruise Lines portfolio) 2012- 2014

Vice President, Product Management

Develop, manage and further evolve the company’s Lifestyle Product and Services - (oversight for all On-Board Revenues, Hotel Services, Food & Beverage Operations as well as in house operated Entertainment). The existing fleet consists of 11 Vessels /18000 lower berths with ongoing expansion in progress. AIDA Cruises with its 6300 associates generates annual revenues in excess of 1B and operates as one of the most profitable cruise companies in the industry. AIDA is part of the Costa Group Europe and operates as a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation.

REVEL RESORT & CASINO -Atlantic City, New Jersey 2010- 2012

Senior Vice-President, Resort Experience

Recruited for this unique startup project with emphasis on Lifestyle experiences and entertainment, overseeing all aspects of the pre-opening planning, leadership selection, service delivery, and operational standards for the Revel Resort Experience, including: casino (2800 slots/120 tables), hotel operations, entertainment, food & beverage, spa, pool, and recreation. This state of the art 1900 room resort/casino complex focused on a new Lifestyle model encompasses 6 million sqft and is located directly on the beach of Atlantic City, New Jersey. My New Jersey “Employee Key Gaming License” is valid through 3/2017.

THE BLACKSTONE GROUP- HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO “LXR” 2004 – 2009

Luxury Resorts & Hotels – Corporate Role (2008-09)

Managing Director

Assignment focused on integration and quality assessment of the renovated/reopened hotels within company’s portfolio of Florida Keys, Palm Springs and Puerto Rico. Overseeing and managing The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa in Telluride, Co., while facilitating the sale of the asset.

Boca Raton Resort & Club – Luxury Hotels & Resorts (2005-08)

Managing Director

The newly renovated Boca Raton Resort & Club is now the flagship of the company, comprised of five separate buildings. This Lifestyle landmark incorporates 1047 rooms, 12 outlets and 135,000 sq. ft. of function space, catering to both leisure and group business. Additionally, this 400-acre resort incorporates two independent golf courses, an award winning 42-treatment room full services Spa, 40-slip full service marina, 34 tennis courts and hosts in excess of 3800+ members in its private Premier Club.

Orchestrated a three-year $150M resort wide renovation scope.

Directed all facets of this private Club & Resort operation - $185M sales - 40% EBITDA.

Converted Club membership program from refundable to non-refundable systems.

Administered and managed an associate base of 2000 employees.

Implemented outsourcing of key restaurants to celebrity independent operators.

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The Savoy – London, England (Part of Blackstone Hospitality Portfolio) (2004-05)

General Manager

Managing the property until it was sold in 2005 and subsequently closed for a 3 year renovation under new ownership. I remained with the Blackstone hospitality group and transferred back to USA to manage the newly acquired the “Boca Raton Resort & Club” in Florida.

Managed ownership transition of all business, financial and operational responsibilities.

Achieved combined annual revenues of $70M, with a 38% EBITDA.

DIVERSE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Hospitality Consulting -Charlottesville, VA 2001 – 2004

Principal

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation- Tiburon Hospitality Management-Daufuskie Island Resort

ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS & RESORTS- (recently rebranded - BELMOND) 1993 – 2001

Keswick Hall, Club & Estate –The Inn at Perry Cabin (1999 –2001)

Managing Director (Multi-Unit)

The Keswick Estate, 650 acres, encompasses a private country club with tennis and golf (Arnold Palmer), real estate sales and a high end boutique hotel built in a Tuscan style.

The Inn at Perry Cabin, a favorite Hemmingway style get-away is located on the eastern shore of Maryland, situated directly on the Chesapeake Bay.

Transitioned both properties into the Orient-Express portfolio.

Obtained “Condé Nast” Gold List (2000) for both properties, as well as Top Ten small Hotels of the World (1999).

Windsor Court Hotel (Orient-Express Hotel) – New Orleans, LA (1993–99)

Hotel Manager

Raised Food & Beverage profitability by 16%.

Directed a resort wide multi-million dollar renovation (guest rooms & public space).

Introduced and implemented revenue yield management systems that increased profitability.

Successfully increased RevPAR by 30%.

AAA Five Diamond Award for both the Hotel and Restaurant (1987-99)

Mobil 5-Star Award for Restaurant (1998-99).

Zagat’s top U.S. Hotel (93-94), “Condé Nast” rated #1 U.S. Hotel (1995 and 98).

RITZ-CARLTON HOTELS & RESORTS – Cleveland, OH 1991 – 1993

Hotel Manager

Member of opening teams for the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia and Aspen, Colorado.

Participated in achieving the Malcolm Baldridge Service Award (TQM).

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS 1986 – 1991

Director of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons Hotel – Philadelphia, PA (1988-91)

The Pierre (A Four Seasons Hotel) – New York, NY (1986-88)

EDUCATION

Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration - General Manager's Program

Institute International De Glion, Switzerland- Swiss University, Hotel Management

Walt Disney University, Orlando- Management Programs

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute- C.F.B.E. -Certified Food & Beverage Executive

Languages-Fluent in English and German, proficient in French

Dual Citizenship-United States / Great Britain (EU)

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