Kara Altice Montes

About Kara Altice Montes

The Founder and CEO of Altez Vacations, LLC. A leader who is uniquely qualified to provide an innovative approach to the vacation home rental industry. Kara has 30 years of Executive Leadership experience in the Hotel & Hospitality industry. Altez Vacations now combines the proven best practices found in luxury hotels to the expanding world vacation rentals. Career Highlights include: Founder & CEO Altez Vacations LLC. Regional Vice President Operations and Area General Manager, Viceroy Hotel Group; General Manager Starwood Hotels & Resort, a 15+ years operational executive leadership for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. An entrepreneurial activist who is proactively creating & developing a diverse and result oriented business where Collaboration, Motivation, and Ethical Leadership dominate. A proven track record of addressing critical business needs including the ability to drive top line revenues, and exceed foretasted profitability results. Outstanding guest, colleague, and ownership relationships, while achieving desired outcomes for all stakeholders. An expert in motivational transition and change management. A reputation for seeking out challenging opportunities and implementing innovative solutions. A dedicated and passionate leader with the ability to motivate & inspire. An involved community advocate and business partner with a strong commitment to achieving highly effective results on a daily basis. Additional Talents & Skills: Leadership Development, Hotel branding, transitions, and re-positioning to improve profitability. Hotel & Vacation Rental Consulting.

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Altez Vacations

   Jan 2015 — Present · Sarasota, FL, US

   Altez Vacations specializes in Promoting & Operating Boutique Vacation Home Rentals. Altez Vacations connects vacation home owners and traveling guests by providing individualized service, operational expertise, and a dedication to quality. Our boutique vacation rental service utilizes the best practices found in the hotel & hospitality industry cultivating a consistent level of quality and service for our guests, owners, and strategic partners. Altez Vacations will Enhance the Vacation Home Rental Experience for all. Visit Altezvacation.com to learn more.

Education

• Cornell University

  Hotel Real Estate & Asset Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

  2012 — 2013

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Leadership
• Pre-Opening Experience
• Team Leadership
• Hotel Management
• Public Speaking
• Resorts
• Front Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Hospitality
• Negotiation
• Budgets
• Restaurant Management
• Banquets
• Menu Development
• Fine Dining
• Opening Hotels
• Organizational Leadership
• Motivation
• Convention Services
• Leadership Development
• Micros
• Yield Management
• Pre-Opening
• Guest Service Management
• Event Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Business Process Improvement
• Property Management Systems
• Customer Service
• Hospitality Management
• Hotels
• Catering
• Restaurants
• Rooms Division
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality Industry
• Onq
• Revenue Analysis