Experienced hotelier

Samuel Hugli

*** ***** ********, ***********, *** Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926

Tel. 787-***-**** home or 787-***-**** mobile

e-mail: *************@*****.*** or *.*****@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a challenging position with a national / international recognized yet progressive company where my broad management skills, knowledge and experience can be fully utilized.

Summary:

Result driven, accomplished Executive with 30+ years of managing highly successful hotels and resorts through hands on management and identifying and capitalizing upon opportunities to drive revenue and profit growth. Proven track and performance record in turning situations and properties around, starting-up new operations, controlling expenses and cost, innovative actions in sales, marketing / public relations and building a team dedicated to provide exceptional guest experience and generating profits for the owners. Multi cultural experience. Fluent in five languages: G / E / F / S / I. Strong overall hotel operations, P&L and personnel management (union environment) experience. Participated in several hotel openings. Highly motivated team player and leader with strong interpersonal skills. Computer literate. Willing to relocate worldwide. Well experienced and connected in consulting services for major projects.

Professional Experience:

CEO / Majority Shareholder / Partner

Hof und Land GmbH

Hof und Land Wind GmbH, Berlin Germany

Sunline Solar AG, Nuernberg Germany 2010 – present

*Funding and establishing of new company in the area of renewable energies and industrial real estate

*Creation of the renewable energy and industrial park Treuenbrietzen, 7.5acres, Berlin Germany

* Re-organization of the company, lead company out of chapter 13 (Sunline Solar AG)

* Responsible for protecting and ensuring the interest of the shareholders

* establish chain of command

* implement a new organizational chart

* create job descriptions

* create new sales team and organization

* develop international market / projects

Independent Consultant / Partner

Arambys Corp. President and COO 2010 – present

MEAD Fund, Middle East – America Development Fund

Main contact / consultant for Hotel – Resort – Casino Operations

General Manger

Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel and Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2006 – 2010

Reporting to the regional Senior VP and President of the owning company

Responsible for the daily operation of this 240 rooms 4* deluxe hotel and Casino.

build and coordinated young team to a well working executive team

achieved year to date 84% occupancy in 2006

increased ADR by 15% from 2006 to 2007 and 2008

achieved a positive cash flow and NOI during the difficult economic times

increased 2009 occupancy by 6% over 2008

surpassed Q1 2010 group rooms budget by 12%

supervised major renovation projects in the hotel and casino area

Director of Hotels

Porto Carras Grand Resort, Halkididki, Greece 2004 – 2006

Reporting to the EVP and the owners family

Responsible for the overall hotel operations of a 485 rooms 5*, a 455 rooms 4*, 88 rooms marina apartments and a 18 room deluxe private villa in this major resort. Also in charge of some other amenities we offered; 18 hole championship golf course, 365 slip marina, casino, equestrian center, tennis, concessionaires and sport fields.

achieved in a very short time some major changes

oquality increase in all service levels

ofinancial awareness in all point of sales

osigning / negotiating of some concession contracts

ooverall improvement in cleanliness and organization

oadding of new services / products to our guests

oincrease in occupancy by 100%

Managing Director of Resort Operations

Palmas del Mar Country Club, Humacao, Puerto Rico 2001 – 2004

Reporting directly to the President and Owners of this Master Plan community. Responsible for all operations throughout the resort: 2-18 hole golf courses, tennis and racquet club, hotel, casino, beach club, time share, membership department, golf cart rental, service departments and concession.

achieved complete turn around within budget and time

odirected integration of new operating company for club / membership operations

oincreased membership by 5%

oimproved bottom line by 10%

orenegotiated all concessionaires contracts

planed, controlled and oversaw following capital expenditures:

oA/C renovation main club house, 1.2 million

oRenovation improvements to both championship golf courses, 2.7 million

oPurchase of golf maintenance equipment, 0.7 million

oPurchase of new golf cart fleet, 0.6 million

Director of Operations

Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2000 – 2001

Reporting directly to the General Manager, represented hotel in GM absence.

Responsible for the daily operation of the hotel.

Increased banquet and catering business by 30%

Improved guest satisfaction ratings by 50%

Opened new restaurant and SPA with concessionaires, negotiated with all concessionaires to improve contracts in the companies financial interest

Helped plan and design 300 hotel / condo units by third party

Established five years capital expenditure plan and revenue projections for the hotel

Managed up to 550 associates

EAM F&B

The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort, Casino and Country Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 1996 - 2000

Reported directly to the VP Executive Director and to the corporate F&B Director

Operated seven restaurants, six bars and the biggest convention facility with over 50,000sq feet of meeting and exhibition space (2 ballrooms, 20 meeting rooms) and all other hotel F&B operations

Hired, trained and managed 30+ managers and over 600 associates

Kept staff turnover to under 2% yearly

Achieved 31 million in annual F&B sales with a 33% GOP 1

Achieved AAA four diamonds in our Italian fine dining restaurant

Managed successful hotel opening, joined company two weeks prior to opening

Doubled hotel restaurant seating capacity in high season by adding additional venues and therefore increasing the revenue and profit by 130%

General Manager

Ramada Hotel, Dubai, UAE 1994 – 1995

Reported directly to the Owner.

Responsible for the day to day hotel operation

Improved guest satisfaction results by 35%

Increased hotel occupancy by 15%

Improved bottom line by 18%

Planed addition of 350 rooms to the hotel

General Manager

Les Grands Hotels, Divonne Les Bains, France 1992-1994

Reported directly to the Owners

Responsible for the daily operation of the hotel

Created and implemented a marketing plan, advertising campaign and public relation calendar for the hotel and therefore improving the hotel occupancy by 30%

Oversaw a 1.5 million FF hotel renovation

Resident Manager and F&B Director

Moevenpick Radisson Hotel, Lausanne, Switzerland 1989 – 1991

Reported directly to the General Manager, represented hotel in GM absence.

This was a hotel opening

Responsible for the overall hotel operations, the GM was in charge of two properties.

Hired, trained and motivated a young opening team

In the first year achieved 17% better hotel occupancy then the established hotels in the market, thru fun and innovative marketing

Achieved 15 points Gault Millau for our fine dining fish restaurant

Director of Food and Beverage

Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1986 – 1988

Reported directly to the General Manager

Responsible for the F&B operation of the hotel

Food and Beverage Director, Food and Beverage Assistant and Food and Beverage Trainee

Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Continental, Acapulco, México 1982 - 1986

Hyatt Villahermosa, Tabasco, México

Educacion

Ecole Hoteliere, Lausanne, Switzerland

Hotel Management degree, graduated with honors

Berufsschule, Carlton Elite Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland

Cook Apprenticeship Program, graduated with high honors

Professional - Social Memberships

Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association, Board of Directors

Skal Club San Juan, Board of Directors, secretary

Global Hoteliers, member

Puerto Rico Golf Association, member; Puerto Rico Tennis Association, member

US Golf Association, member; US Tennis Association, member

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