Kaitlin Olek

About Kaitlin Olek

I enjoy being a \"friction fixer.\" With my cross-functional background, I excel at approaching different situations and tasks with a holistic business view. I strive to build cohesive, high-performing teams by adding structure and efficiency while also gaining team buy in through development and growth opportunities. My greatest pride is helping my team excel at their current role and be prepared for their next one.In my role as a revenue leader, my goal is to help my teams embrace a revenue focused culture where everyone understands their part in revenue generation and to understand how different departments are interconnected.

Experience

1. Director of Revenue Management - Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center

   Hyatt

   Mar 2025 — Present · Tysons Corner, VA, US

   Collaborate with Director of Sales & Marketing to optimize top line rooms and events revenue for Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center (300 rooms and sq. ft. of meeting space ~$40M top line revenue budget)• Implemented audits to eliminate rate leakage and enable more proactive resolution of recurring errors, improving pricing accuracy and revenue integrity• Enhanced sell-out efficiency by 15% year-to-date in 2025 through strategic inventory management, leading to a 40% reduction in unrealized revenue• Led daily business reviews with sales team to strategically evaluate and prioritize booking opportunities, ensuring optimal business mix• Collaborate with front office team to drive incremental revenue gain through upsells. 2025 YTD the team is pacing 35% ahead of their annual goal and 48% ahead of 2024 YTD

Education

• St. John Fisher University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

• University of South Carolina

  B.S., Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management