Keep in touch with meI'm using Intch to connect with new people. Use this link to open chat with me via Intch app
Work Background
New Degree PressAuthor of Shift Your Paradigm
Dec. 2021Washington DC-Baltimore AreaAre you ready to unlock your hidden potential? Do you want to empower yourself and discover how to manifest your definition of success regardless of your background or the specific obstacles holding you back? Reading Shift Your Paradigm is a huge step in the right direction. See this as a tool to help you on your path towards shifting your paradigms. Your empowered paradigms will significantly increase your ability to achieve success, have meaningful relationships, make a difference to society and secure a fulfilling and happy life. Within the pages of Shift Your Paradigm, you’ll find stories about: * How your paradigm is created, what factors impact it, and how you can take control of it
* What factors allowed Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders to become larger-than-life figures * Why society works the way it does and what you can do to positively impact it
* The importance and power of close relationships with yourself, family, and others Author Dionis Rodriguez shares this information, interwoven with stories from his own life, in the hopes that you will build the foundation you need to unlock your full and powerful potential.
Sojourner Glamping CompanyCo-Founder
Feb. 2020Sojourner is THE premier glamping brand. We offer family-friendly accommodation. Resort-style amenities in an outdoor setting for the every day traveler. More than just a fancy campground, we offer vacations you don’t need a vacation from.
The Crimson ConnectionFounder
Jan. 2020New York, New York, United StatesThe mission of The Crimson Connection is to provide opportunities for HBS real estate alumni and friends to network, share ideas, work on deals together and add value to society. The organization donates a significant portion of its revenues to charity and other worthwhile causes.
CobuAdvisory Board Member, Investor
May. 2019Greater Boston AreaCobu powers genuine community for apartment residents who love where they live.
The GuestbookInvestor, Advisory Board Member, Member of the Board of Directors
Jan. 2015Greater Los Angeles AreaThe world's largest rewards program for independent & boutique brand hotels offering 5% Cash Back or 10% Trip Cash on direct bookings.
Crimson Rock CapitalFounder + Managing Principal
Sep. 2013Crimson Rock Capital is a private investment firm focused on US hotel investment opportunities that have significant long-term growth potential. Crimson Rock Capital is the founder of Sojourner Glamping and the Sponsor of The Sojourner Glamping Fund (currently fundraising).
GFI HospitalityExecutive Vice President, Acquisitions & Development
Feb. 2012 - Sep. 2013New York, NYAs founding EVP, Dionis was responsible for the firm’s acquisitions and developments efforts as well as developing/fostering relationships with private equity, financing, hotel operators/brands and other potential JV partners. Under his tenure, GB Lodging acquired/renovated The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel and Residence in NYC, as well as the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans. GB Lodging, LLC (now GFI Hospitality), is a hotel investment, development and asset management firm based in New York City that focuses on generating above market, risk-adjusted returns for investors through the execution of differentiated and proactive turnaround strategies. The firm focuses primarily on the lifestyle space and has experience/preference towards mixed-use projects in top urban markets where a lifestyle hotel serves as anchor. Existing investments include the Ace Hotel NY, Ace Hotel Palm Spring, The Carlton Hotel NYC, Nomad Hotel (NYC), 5 Beekman Street and The Old No 77 Hotel 7 Chandlery.
Optimus Hotel PartnersFounder + Managing Partner
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2013New York, New YorkOptimus Hotel Partners is an investment and asset management firm with an international portfolio consisting of entity and asset level investments in hotels and mixed-use projects exceeding 1,000 hotel rooms, 50,000 sf office space and 100+ residential units managed on behalf of a leading US private equity company. Member of the Board of Directors of three portfolio companies.
Amstar GroupVice President
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Amstar is an investment firm focused on creating value for clients through the acquisition and development of high-quality commercial real estate, including office, hotel, multifamily, industrial and retail properties within select U.S. and international markets. Amstar Group and its sister company Amstar Advisers together have $2.2 billion in assets under management. Dionis was founding Vice President of Amstar's emerging market fund (Amstar Global Partners), which raised and invested $335 million in Eastern Europe and Asia in diverse asset classes via JVs with local partners. • Led creation of investment strategy and target country selection • Head of Asia and hotel investment/asset management • Invested in hotel portfolio consisting of entity level and direct investments with major international brands, such as Hyatt,IHG, and Oberoi
A.I.G Global Real EstateAssociate
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007New York, NYAIG Global Real Estate is a real estate private equity firm with $25 billion of assets under management. Worked exclusively on the AIG Lincoln joint venture platform focused on Central and Eastern Europe. Responsible for investments, asset management and operating partner relationship management for over two dozen projects in partnership with AIG/Lincoln, a JV between AIG and Lincoln Property Company throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
• Received investment committee approval for $200+ million of equity investment (including forward commitments) in retail, industrial, office and mixed-use developments
• Asset managed diverse portfolio of approximately $1 billion located through Central and Eastern Europe
New Castle HotelsDirector, Development & Feasibility
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2004Shelton, CTNew Castle is a leading hotel owner-operator with 30 hotels /resorts across the United States and Canada acquiring/developing properties in partnership with private equity funds and other institutions. Responsible for feasibility analysis, underwriting, due diligence, financial modeling/deal structuring and providing support for the sourcing, acquisition, development, disposition and asset management of approximately 30 own/managed hotels.
HVS InternationalSenior Associate
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000Mineola, New YorkHVS is the leading global consulting firm focused exclusively on the hospitality industry. Conducted feasibility analysis, market studies, valuations and appraisals of over 30 hotel transactions (approximately $1 billion of value) throughout the US and Mexico, that represented a cross-section of brands, segments, strategies and clients.
• Select clients included Morgan Stanley, Millennium Partners, and Starwood Capital Group
• Select assignments included Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Ritz Carlton Washington DC, Dover Downs Casino Hotel, and Sheraton Music City
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of WorkSee more people like Dionis on Intch
300k+ people
130+ countries
AI matching
Get Intch if you'd like to
377257 people
15
Digital Marketer @ The AES Corporation
15
Human Resources @ UB Greensfelder
17
Political consultant
94782 people
15
Principal Consultant @ Marketing Endeavors Strategic Consulting
42
Senior Mining Engineer @ Riot blockchain
62
CEO /Co-founder @ The James Ruff Group/ HardMoney Loans