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Darren Sheehan

Darren Sheehan

Training & Support Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Area General Manager & Corporate Operations Coach at The Generation Companies; LLC

  • Education

    • Johnson State College

      1987 - 1989
      Bachelor's of Art Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

      Activities and Societies: Hotel & Hospitality Management Club College internship with Walt Disney World Co. Lake Buena Vista, FL

    • Manchester Community College

      1985 - 1987
      Associate's of Science General Studies

      Holiday Inn Management Program

    • Rockville High School

      1981 - 1985
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Cross Country running team

  • Experience

    • The Generation Companies; LLC.

      Sept 2005 - Apr 2008
      Training & Support Manager

      Developed new Training Programs, conducted Quality Assurance Inspections of ALL (current at that time), hotel brands owned and/or operated by The Generation Companies. Provided property support to Hotel Operators when required.

    • Candlewood Suites - Raleigh/Crabtree

      Apr 2008 - Dec 2014
      General Manager & Corporate Operations Coach

      Oversee all sales and operations of the hotel as well as, Company Trainer of all new General Managers & Operation Managers joining the Generation Companies on the Candlewood Suites Brand. I have been on the General Manager Advisory Board (GMAB) for IHG Corporate in Atlanta, GA. since 2011 and my contract has been extended additional 2 years (through 2015) for a total 5 year commitment.

    • The Generation Companies; LLC

      Dec 2014 - now
      Area General Manager & Corporate Operations Coach

      Responsible for managing all operations of both the Candlewood Suites-Raleigh/Crabtree and the Candlewood Suites-Durham/RTP. Company Trainer of all new General Managers & Operation Managers joining the Generation Companies on the Candlewood Suites Brand. I have been on the General Manager Advisory Board (GMAB) for IHG Corporate in Atlanta, GA. since 2011 and my contract has been extended additional 2 years (through 2015) for a total 5 year commitment.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 2014 IHG General Manager of the year-Best of the Best

      Intercontinental Hotel Group Atlanta, GA

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      Hotel of the Year for 2015-Candlewood Suites: Raleigh/Crabtree The Generation Companies; LLC Feb 2016 Property of the year award
    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      NOI Achieved 16%+ YOY Award(s) for both Candlewood Suites: Raleigh/Crabtree & Durham/RTP for 2015 The Generation Companies; LLC Feb 2016 Award exceeds YOY NOI Profit (bottom line) goals for both Raleigh/Crabtree & Durham/RTP properties.
    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      2014 IHG Candlewood General Manager of the Year Award-Best of the Best Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Oct 2014 Awarded the IHG Candlewood GM of the Year for 2014-Best of the Best
    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      IHG Guest Excellence Award Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Aug 2014 Property has been awarded the IHG Guest Excellence Award for 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 (most recently), 2014.
    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      2014 Certificate of Excellence winner with Trip Advisor Trip Advisor Jun 2014 Property also won 2013 Certificate of Excellence with Trip Advisor.
    • Awarded to Darren Sheehan
      The Generation Companies 2013 Property of the Year Award The Generation Companies; LLC Mar 2014 The Generation Companies 2013 "Property of the Year" Award