Ward Childs
Chief Operating Officer / EVP, General Manager | Sales & Revenue Generation | Technological Implementation | Business Development | Guest Experience Enhancement | Project/Program Management | Mergers & Acquisition
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President at Journey Hospitality Group
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ward Childs
A growth-focused, dynamic professional with rich multicultural, global experience in business operations and revenue expansion across corporate, luxury lifestyle, independent and global hotel brands including franchise, resort and private club operations Snapshot of My Career Highlights: My eminent history of success is directly related to spearheading hospitality and consulting projects; managing a diverse portfolio of branded, independent and coastal lifestyle properties; launching lifestyle hospitality brands, and leveraging cutting-edge technology solutions. Employers recognize me for my strong business acumen with innate ability to establish and strengthen market presence and increase profitability. Leverage exceptional expertise in multi-site project management, ensuring consistent operations and successful execution on time and within budgetary constraints. I exemplified thought leadership and emotional intelligence on strategic planning and performance management with an eye on enhanced guest experience I have established a solid track record of earning recommendations by executive management of renowned hotel industry brands for achievements and organizational growthConnect with me today for any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I\'m always interested in making new professional acquaintances!
Experience
Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President
Sep 2020 — Present · US
Delivering value for hotel owners, capital providers and managementReimagining distressed assets: renovating, repositioning and optimizing turnaroundsIn this current role, my core responsibility is to lead the development, performance, and growth of new hospitality and consulting projects, ensuring successful completion on time and within budgetary constraints. Here, I am entrusted with delivering exceptional support in the development of branded, independent, and seaside lifestyle projects, ensuring effective management. Notable Achievements: Established and scaled a New England based Hospitality start-up from zero to 3 properties in less than 90-days while coordinating due diligence on 4 additional assets in pipeline.
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), School of Hotel Administration
1984 — 1988
Cornell University
Hotel Investment and Asset Management Advanced Certification
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