Hotel LucineGeneral Manager
Jan. 2023Galveston, Texas, United StatesRecruited during the construction phase to lead pre-opening planning, team development, brand implementation and operational launch Led all pre-opening activities, including build timeline alignment, FF&E placement, systems and team hiring Collaborated with ownership and designer to bring brand vision to life across interiors, guest journey, and service culture Built and trained a cross-functional team from scratch, including management, front office, housekeeping and food & beverage Assisted in design and implementation of all SOPs, hiring processes, and local vendor partnerships Achieved 80% occupancy within 6 months with ADR $230 in line with market comp set Acted as liaison between developers, designers, contractors and local authorities throughout build and pre-open