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Rene B. Bruun

Summary Multi-lingual hospitality executive with 20 years of experience in service excellence. Expertise in resort, hotel and conference center operations, banquets and property management. Built teams, directed property openings and provide hands-on leadership by example.

Experience September 1997 – November 2009 Intrawest Hospitality Management - Destin, FL

January 2005-November 2009 Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn By Marriott, Destin FL

Dual General Manager

• Fully responsible for all leadership aspects of both custom designed properties, 174 rooms and 120 one and two bedroom suites.

• Overseeing front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, engineering, revenue management and sales & marketing departments.

• Responsible for overall financial success by budgeting, forecasting, expense control, revenue maximization and allocating capital expenditures.

• Preparing and presenting strategic vision documents, monthly reports and maintain the relationship with owner representatives, corporate office and community representatives.

• Consistently achieve a top 10% guest satisfaction rating for both properties.

• Received a top 3 ranking for employee satisfaction since property opening.

• Completed opening budgets, planning, FF&E ordering, training and developed operational procedures.

• Received Manager of the Quarter Award in July 2007, selected from 125 managers.

September 1997-January 2005 Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin FL

Banquet Manager

• Responsible for hiring, supervising, scheduling, training and motivating 140 banquet staff members, including 6 banquet captains.

• Responsible for all aspects of event execution for this 2,400 acre resort with over $8M annual revenue and 120,000 square foot of flexible event space.

• Consistently exceeded financial performance goals for net income and expense control.

May 1996–August 1997 Sea Horse Divers – New York, NY

Operations Manager

• Sold, scheduled and guided diving vacations for customers.

• Responsible for staff training, inventory, and quality control.

• Maintained revenue and cost controls.

• in charge of all marketing and advertising including the budgets.

October 1992–May 1995 Jalousie Plantation Resort and Spa - St. Lucia, West Indies Director of Water Sports and Marina Operations

• Part of the opening team for this 4 star all inclusive property.

• Directed and supervised all waterfront activities including diving, water sports and marina operations.

• Trained and evaluated a staff of 40.

• Designed and implemented inventory control.

• Assisted in design of new beachfront and facilities.

• Researched profitability of locations in Barbados, Trinidad, and British Guyana.

June 1987–September 1992 Herman Nightclub - Skoerping, Denmark

Assistant Manager and Head of Security

• Responsible for payroll of staff and entertainers.

• In charge of daily opening and closing operations.

• Trained and scheduled staff.

• In charge of advertising, revenue, and inventory control.

Education Associates Degree Aalborg Katedral School – (Liberal Arts College), Denmark

Skills

• Write and speak several languages including basic knowledge of German; fluent in Danish.

• Solid knowledge of most Windows based software; Delphi MPE; Springer-Miller Systems; FOSSE.

• Expert knowledge of MICROS 8700 POS system..

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