Jamer Samonte

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT JAMER SAMONTE

I am a hospitality operations leader with 22+ years of multi‑property experience, recognized for driving top‑line revenue, improving GOP and NOI, and elevating RevPAR Index across diverse hotel portfolios. My leadership blends strategic oversight with hands‑on operational execution, enabling teams to perform at a high level through organizational change, cultural integrations, and shifting market conditions.As a Regional Vice President, I have overseen a geographically diverse portfolio spanning Texas, Chicago, California, and North Dakota, leading property teams through complex transitions while maintaining guest satisfaction and financial performance. My recent work has centered on implementing new business intelligence platforms, standardizing SOPs, and strengthening accountability systems to ensure consistent performance across full‑service, select‑service, and extended‑stay hotels. My background includes deep operational expertise across major brands—Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham, Choice, Best Western, and independents—giving me a broad understanding of brand standards, owner expectations, and market dynamics. I am known for stabilizing underperforming assets, improving labor efficiency, optimizing revenue strategies, and developing strong bench talent capable of stepping into expanded leadership roles.I build high‑performing teams by coaching GMs and department heads, fostering a culture of ownership, and aligning leaders around clear financial and service goals. I also maintain strong relationships with ownership groups and asset managers, providing transparency, operational insight, and strategic recommendations that support long‑term asset performance.I excel in environments that require turnaround leadership, portfolio stabilization, and operational excellence, and I’m energized by opportunities to elevate performance across multi‑property hotel portfolios while developing leaders who can sustain that success.