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John Brinkman CHA

John Brinkman CHA

Vice Pres of Lodging

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Opening General Manager at Home2 Suites by Hilton

  • Education

    • St. Xavier

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    • University

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      Hospitality Administration/Management

  • Experience

    • Davis Bros Inc

      Jan 1989 - Mar 2003
      Vice Pres of Lodging

      Oversee all 15 select service and full-service hotels. New construction, renovation contractors, budgeting, preventive maintenance, sales, training and financial reporting., renovation

    • InterContinental Hotels Group

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2010
      Franchisee/Owner Rep

    • Carlson Hotels Worldwide

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2008
      Franchisee / Operations

      2009 - 2012

    • HHM Hotels

      Mar 2003 - Dec 2008
      Partner/President/Developer/Management

      Built and managed 9 hotels with over $95 million in assets. $60 million in development projects completed. 5 new construction and several renovations of award-winning large full-service hotels as well as small market strategic locations. Developed sales and marketing guidelines, continued training and appreciation processes, accounting systems and procedures (based on GAAP), payroll reporting and check distribution, database and IT, P&L and balance sheet production, General Manager, Food & Beverage and employee manuals, HR procedures, AP and AR and staffing guidelines. Show less

    • Alliance Hospitality Management LLC

      Nov 2009 - Sept 2016
      VP of Hotel Operations

      Overseeing management and profitability for a portfolio of several full-service hotels in the Midwest. Directed a portfolio multi franchised full and select-service hotels including large “Free Standing” restaurants including IHG, Hilton, Starwood and Wyndham. Coordinated all construction/renovation and facility management including budgeting, construction/renovation bids, operations, sales and marketing, accounting and owner communication to insure profit and asset product quality while responsible for all financial results. Brands including Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday inn Express, Hilton Garden Inn, Delta, Sheraton and Wyndham. Show less

    • Four Points by Sheraton

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2020
      General Manager

      Tasked to bring this grand full-service downtown hotel and conference facility back into operation with a complete ground-up renovation from concrete slabs to flagship performance. 323 rooms, 26k sq ft conference center hotel, Aquatic facility, CRAFT309 Restaurant, and two commercial kitchens. This was a 3-Year completion of facility renovation and franchise change from Starwood to Marriott. Coordinated construction and renovation while focusing on franchise change and building a strong team for opening. Responsible for budgeting, operations, sales and marketing, accounting and owner communication to insure completion and opening launch with Marriott. Show less

    • Hawkeye Hotels

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2020
      Management / Construction

      3-Year completion of facility renovation and franchise change from Starwood to Marriott. Coordinated construction and renovation while focusing on franchise change and building a strong team for opening. Responsible for contractor completion, city and state licensing, disaster recovery, budgeting, operations, sales and marketing, accounting and owner communication to insure completion and opening launch with Marriott.

    • Superhost Hospitality

      Jun 2021 - now
      Opening General Manager

    • Home2 Suites by Hilton

      Jun 2021 - now
      General Manager Operations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Hospitality Professional

      AHLA