Ryan Brailean

About Ryan Brailean

I’m a hospitality operator with over 16 years of experience leading full-service and lifestyle hotel operations, with a focus on driving revenue performance, operational efficiency, and elevated guest experiences.Currently serving as a General Manager, I oversee all aspects of hotel performance including P&L management, team development, revenue strategy, and asset positioning. My background spans multiple Hilton-branded assets and independent lifestyle properties, where I’ve consistently improved financial performance, strengthened team culture, and enhanced guest satisfaction scores.I specialize in:Driving top-line revenue and bottom-line NOIStabilizing and turning around underperforming assetsBuilding high-performing teams and leadership pipelinesAligning operations with ownership and investment goalsMy approach combines hands-on operational leadership with a strong understanding of the financial and strategic drivers behind successful hospitality assets.I’m always open to connecting with ownership groups, operators, and partners focused on growth, acquisitions, or operational excellence.

Experience

1. General Manager

   DoubleTree by Hilton

   Sep 2025 — Present · Arlington, TX, US

Education

• Oakland Community College

  Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Inventory Control
• Event Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Accounts Payable
• Hotel Management
• Micros
• Pre-Opening
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Yield Management
• Tourism
• Recruiting
• Restaurant Management
• Business Strategy
• Event Planning
• Front Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Hotels
• Hospitality Industry
• Accounts Receivable
• Hospitality
• Budgeting
• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Hiring
• Catering
• Property Management Systems
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Budget Process
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Rooms Division