Martin W. Soran, CHA, CHME, CHT

** ****** ***. ***. ***, Cornwall, NY 12518 980-***-****

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Hospitality Executive

Operations Sales & Marketing Customer Service & Retention

Award-winning, versatile Hospitality Executive with a stellar career history leading top-notch, international hotel establishments toward optimum profitability. Refined expertise in branding, staff development, and project management. Particular aptitude within the Asian marketplace, with a broad array of transferable skills suitable for any number of demographics and geographic focuses Additional professional experience in the finance and insurance sectors. Exemplary leadership and communication skills and excels in demanding environments. Seeking an executive position within the tourism industry.

Hotel Oversight

Process Improvement

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Cost Control & Containment

Compliance & Regulations

Profit & Loss Accountability

Sourcing & Negotiation

Food Preparation & Safety

Quality Assurance Standards

Performance Optimization

Cultural Awareness

Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

MASS MUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP, New Windsor, NY 2015 – Present

Agent

Promoted to the Work Site Life Insurance program and the Life Bridge Community Promotion to Not for Profit Organizations, a free life insurance program for single parents.

GEORGE THOMPSON INSURANCE AGENCY, New Windsor, NY 2013 – 2014

Insurance Agent

Led the Quote Department for the Farmers Insurance franchise in collaborative with core agency.

DESTINATION HOTEL PARTNERS LLC, NY 2009 – 2013

Consultant & Partner

Successfully secured the Parkside Hotels and Resorts Master License for China.

Planned and facilitated AH&LA EI’s Hotel Supervisors Certification on behalf of the Chinese Hotels Association.

WAILIN MANAGEMENT HOTEL COLLECTION & AATMI, NY & Shanghai, China 2002 – 2009

President & CEO

Oversaw a portfolio of 12 hotels based in Shanghai, in addition to serving as the former master license holder for China for the Signature Worldwide Training Programs and the AH&LA EI certification program.

Sought out for expertise to implement hospitality marketing and operations procedures for the Atria Corporation.

FULTONEX INT’L HOLDING, INC., NY, Taiwan, PR, & China 1998 – 2002

Senior VP

Successfully developed and produced the award-winning brochure for tourism promotion to Korea.

Fostered and cultivated a collaborative relationship with the bureau for the World Cup 2002 to secure hotel accommodations for group travel from the US.

Credentials

Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive (CHME) Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)

US Marine Corp. – Honorable Discharge

Memberships: SKAL International, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, Manhattan Borough Community College Advisory Board, China Hotel Association, Am-Cham Shanghai, China Hotel Purchasing & Supply Association, Charlotte Area Hotel Managers Association (CAHA), Charlotte Tourism Alliance, Ambassador for the Orange County NY Chamber of Commerce