Romulo Vallejo

Summary
Regional Vice-President of Operations with more than ten years of hospitality experience and a clear vision and understanding of the industry business fundamentals that drive consistent results.

Selected Achievements
Developed a hotel performance scorecard system that saved the company an average of $20,000 a year and helped the leadership team focus on meeting or exceeding goals in seven key industry drivers with a success ratio that grew from 40% to 65% over a period of three years. Increased TOP LINE by over $2,000,000 per year between 2010 and 2013. Built and led a team of sales and revenue management professionals that achieved a premium REV-PAR INDEX growth from 104% to 116.7%. (2010-2013) Coached leadership teams to successfully control expenses and drive gross operating profits (GOP) for our group from 44.87% in 2010 to 50.87% YTD in 2013. Kept room PAYROLL at a consistently low 12-14% of room revenue while achieving targeted levels of brand-measured guest satisfaction in the 75-85% range for the fiscal years 2010 to YTD 2013.

Special Skills
Connector: I am able to leverage the strengths of individuals inside and outside the organization to create strong synergies that drive results. Instigator: Biased for action, I have high levels of energy, drive, and commitment to achieving goals. Motivator: I possess a keen ability to galvanize talented teams toward a common purpose and motivate them to achieve it. Communicator: With strong vision, conceptualization, and communication skills, I carefully pay attention to detail and strive to find creative ways to solve problems. Pioneer: By nature, I am an explorer forever excited about what I am yet to see, and ready to embrace the fast pace of changes in the industry.

Employment History
Regional Vice-President of Operations Southeast Baywood Hotels, Miami, FL (2009 - present)
Manage a portfolio of select service hotels with total revenue of $73,800,000 and $35,500,000 in gross operating profits.

General Manager Wynne B. Corporation Hampton Inn Tamarac, FL (2007-09) President Turn-Key Construction Services Weston, FL (2005-07) General Manager Innkeepers Hospitality Residence Inn Alt. Springs, FL (2001-05) General Manager Innkeepers Hospitality Hampton Inn WPB, FL (1997-2001) Management Trainee Innkeepers Hospitality Palm Beach, FL (1995-97) Director of Sales and Marketing Metro Hotel & Marina Dom. Rep. (1993-95)

Education
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts (1986) Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management (1990) Postgraduate studies In Marketing (1993) Certified General Contractor State of Florida (2006)

Cell: 954-240-1317 rvallejor@gmail.com

Additional Information
Languages: fully bilingual (English-Spanish) Computer Skills include MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Interests include Triathlons, Open Water Swimming, and International Travel