Duke

About Duke

I believe in the power of small actions to create meaningful, positive change — and that sustainable, purpose-driven hospitality at its best brings people and communities together.With more than a decade of experience across hotels, restaurants, and luxury senior living, I bring a confident, engaged, and customer-focused leadership style to every team I support. I’ve built my career from the ground up, gaining hands-on experience in both front- and back-of-house operations as well as corporate settings, which informs how I approach operational, strategic, and financial decision-making today.I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Denver with a B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Revenue Management and a minor in Spanish.I now serve as a Senior Investment Analyst for Aspen Hospitality, where I focus on development underwriting, financial modeling, performance optimization, and asset management across our Little Nell and Limelight hotel brands.

Experience

1. Senior Investment Analyst

   Aspen Hospitality

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Mira Costa High Shcool

  High School

  2011 — 2017

• University of Deusto

  Study Abroad Semester, Business and Spanish Language

  2019 — 2019

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Hospitality Administration/Management

  2017 — 2021

Skills

• Leadership
• Leading Positive Change at an Educational Level
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Presentation Skills
• Point of Sale (Pos) Systems
• Apple Software