Luxury Cabin Rentals of Gatlinburg, Inc.President / CEO / CFO
May. 2005 - Sep. 2012Started a Luxury Property Management Company from the ground up. Began with one $250,000 property and increased to $58 million in managed properties in 5 years. Increased sales from $500,000 in 2005 to $5.4 million by 2011. Properties were featured internationally on Luxury Living, Great Escapes, The Travel Channel, and HGTV.
Single handedly created the newly formed LLC from scratch. Including: licensing (both with Tennessee Real Estate Commission and with Federal, State, County, and Local Ordinances.), copyrighting, all applications, and legal. Step by Step set up of all Operational Procedures. Including: storefront location and leasing, contract negotiation with utilities, banks, credit card processors and suppliers. Negotiated contract with PMS company and setup all aspects of software including: complete rate structure, confirmation and cancellation policies, discounting guidelines, package creation, holiday and minimum night requirements and more.
Managed all daily operations of the business including all administration duties for the management of finances, yield and revenue, human resources, stock control, cash control, escrow accounts, promotions and marketing, and rate and GDS management.
Created management contract and solely acquired all properties after extensive touring and owner interview process. Created guidelines for acceptance on the management program and minimum acceptable amenities for rental. Maintained direct contact with all cabin owners on program, including capital improvement recommendations, property security, and rate/level placement.
From maintenance, to housekeeping, to front desk, to inspection, to acquisitions, and even roadside lawn maintenance, I was involved and an active participant in every aspect of this business.