NICHOLAS CARN
EMAIL: ********.****@*****.***
CELL: 1-204-***-****
EXPERIENCE
4* Deluxe Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, Canada
*** ***** *****, * *&B outlets, sq ft 19,171 banquet space, indoor and outdoor pools
February 2016 to February 2017
Achievements:
• Increased RevPAR 6.7% over 2015
• Achieved 65% profit flow-through
• Delivered budgeted Net House Profit against a revenue decline vs. budget
• Created additional catering revenue stream from outdoor pool, resulting in $15,000 in first 4 months of operation
4* Marriott Peterborough, Peterborough, UK
August 2011 to February 2016
General Manager
163 guest rooms, 3 F&B outlets, sq ft 9,321 banquet space
Achievements:
• Increased RevPAR by 8.3% in 2014
• Achieved an additional 3.4% in total sales vs. budget in 2014
• Winner of the 2013 ‘Staff and Service Excellence’ award for Europe in 2013
• Improved Net House Profit by 2% against a revenue decline in 2013
• Achieved 3rd Place for F&B profit conversion in the UK and 27th in Europe in 2013
• Delivered £170k additional sales vs. budget in 2012
4* Deluxe Marriott Regents Park, London, UK
February 2008 to August 2011
Director of Operations
304 guest rooms, 2 F&B outlets, sq ft 5,564 banquet space
Achievements:
• Historical revenue achievement of £15m for the property in 2010
• Increased F&B Revenue by £140k in 2010
• Achieved highest improvement in ‘Associate Engagement’, UKIMEA 2009
• Awarded ‘Most Improved Brand Standard Audit’, UKIMEA 2008
• Awarded ‘Most Improved Guest Satisfaction’, UKIMEA 2008
• Completed full refurbishment of all Food and Beverage outlets
4* Marriott Cheshunt, Cheshunt, UK
January 2006 to February 2008
Director of Operations
143 guest rooms, 2 F&B outlets, sq ft 2, 433 banquet space
Achievements:
• Historical revenue achievement for the property in 2007
• Improved House Profit by 2% 2007
• Awarded ‘Most Improved Guest Satisfaction’ 2006
4* Renaissance London Heathrow, London, UK
December 2002 to January 2006
Director of Rooms Operations
649 guest rooms, 2 F&B outlets, sq ft 31,280 banquet space
Achievements:
• Increased Associate Engagement for the Rooms Discipline by 10% 2004 vs. 2003
• Awarded Most Improved Brand Standards 2003
5* Marriott Hanbury Manor, Ware, UK
January 2001 to December 2002
Assistant Operations Manager
161 guest rooms, 4 F&B outlets, sq ft 16,146 banquet space
Achievements:
• Improved Overall Satisfaction by 10% 2002 vs. 2001
• Improved Brand Standards by 20% 2002 vs. 2001
Skills & Experience
Revenue Management
Sales Strategy and Selling
Budget and Forecast models
TravelClick
STR Data Analysis and Benchmarking
Union and non-union environments
Negotiation Skills
• Business Acumen
• Advanced Presentation Skills
• Impact Leadership
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Dynamic Teams
Personal Particulars
Nationality : British
Language : English
Date of Birth : 4 September 1973
Education
E-Cornell (on-line university) July 2014
'Excellence in Market Strategy and Profitability'
Bookkeeping and Accounting (on-line course) October 2010
‘Bookkeeping and Accounting 101 for Everyone’
Sheredes High School, Hoddesdon, UK July 1989