Andrew J.

About Andrew J.

I build businesses, teams, and brands that don’t just perform—they dominate. A top-tier operator with a track record of turning vision into execution, I don’t just open properties or restructure operations—I create high-performing ecosystems that generate results. Forbes Five-Star? Five-Diamond? Been there, done that. Revenue isn’t enough; I maximize it. Operations aren’t just organized; they hum. Excellence isn’t the goal—it’s the starting point.Talent is the ultimate competitive advantage, and I attract, develop, and retain the best. I run P&L and cash flow like a CFO, make tough calls look easy, and ensure every move has a clear, strategic “why.” The common thread? Culture, execution, and results.I’ve built trust and delivered impact at every level—from the front lines to the boardroom. Attention to detail? Check. Profitability? Always. Brand reputation? Unmatched.If it needs to be done and done right, I don’t just lead—I own it.

Experience

1. Hotel General Manager

   Riviera Resort & Spa

   Apr 2025 — Present · Palm Springs, CA, US

   Riviera Resort and Spa, an IHG hotel, combines chic mid-century aesthetics with an elevated and often playful sense of style. We have 398 guest rooms, two resort pools, five dining outlets, Palm Springs largest resort Spa (Santé), and more than square feet of wedding, meeting, and conference space.

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  1999 — 2001

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical and Ancient Studies

  1999

• The College of New Jersey

  Secondary Teaching Credential, Secondary Education and Teaching

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Hospitality Management
• Resorts
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Guest Service Management
• Succession Planning
• Catering
• Yield Management
• Wedding Planning
• Opening Hotels
• Wine
• Banquet Operations
• Culinary Skills
• Food & Beverage
• Pre-Opening Experience
• Marketing Communications
• Hotel Booking
• Menu Development
• Pre-Opening
• Lodging
• Budgets
• Food
• Multi-Unit
• Event Planning
• Micros
• Facilities Management
• Sales Management
• Rooms Division
• Hospitality
• Hiring
• Service Management
• Event Management
• Training
• Bar Management
• Human Resources
• Employee Training
• Front Office
• Team Building
• Food Service
• New Restaurant Openings
• Hotel Management