Wayne Cannon

About Wayne Cannon

Seasoned hotel executive with multi hotel and brand experience in operations and business development / sales delivering award winning customer service and financial results.• Management of multiple revenue channels (OTA, GDS and CRO) while on property and enterprise wide influence of hotel channels within the IHG Channel Integration team• Product management and business development responsibility for IHG voice products influencing $1 billion in enterprise revenue• Presented research findings through analytics and statistical data/reporting that encouraged greater participation • Professionally communicate with clients in order to develop and maintain a rapport inviting success measured by increased revenue and bookings • Successful at building and maintaining professional relationships and account management with internal and external clients• Revenue Management and General Manager certification for Holiday Inn Express, Courtyard by Marriott and Hilton• Sales certification for Marriott and Hilton with active participation in the sales process of each hotel managed including customer relationship management with large corporate accounts, group rooms and catering plus management of the sales team• Leadership of up to 60 associates including goal setting, coaching, counseling and development• Proficient use of business communication skills (written and oral) for group presentations, webinars, workshops, contracts and proposals/agreementsSpecialties: Operations (P&L) and Revenue ManagementBusiness Development and MarketingProduct Development and ExecutionCustomer Relationship ManagementDecision FacilitationRecruitment and TrainingTeam BuildingSales Team LeadershipDeveloping strategyDriving revenueFacilitating a collaborative work environment

Experience

1. Hotel Accountant

   McKibbon Hospitality

   Jan 2026 — Present · Gainesville, GA, US

   After almost 40 years working in hotels, I accepted a position with the Accounting Department at our Gainesville office. When we were opening the Courtyard Gainesville GA, we used the office as home base until we could get into the hotel. That made transitioning into an office role so much easier, as I knew everyone and immediately felt at home. My duties will include working with the McKibbon owned portfolio of hotels and assisting General Manager, Regional Vice Presidents and other key leaders with information as well as general accounting functions. I am so pleased to have this opportunity with a company that I love and that treats team members like family.

Education

• Virginia Highlands Community College

  Associates Degree, Management / Accounting

Skills

• Budgets
• Pre-Opening
• Product Marketing
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Revenue Forecasting
• Hotels
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Leadership
• Brand Development
• Hospitality Industry
• Budgeting
• Coaching
• Hospitality Management
• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Marketing
• Negotiation
• Event Management
• Key Account Management
• Forecasting
• Income Statement
• Management
• Team Building
• Property Management Systems
• Recruiting
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Team Leadership
• Hotel Management
• Tourism
• Revenue Management
• Yield Management
• Product Management