Sandra OBrien

Sandra OBrien

Owner / Manager

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  • About me

    Accomplished Entrepreneur & Executive in Hospitality & Property Management

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • Queen's University

      -
      Bachelor of Science (honours) Statistics and Psycology
    • Loyalist College

      2006 - 2010
      Diploma Architectural Technology

      Courses relating to this position include; Drafting, Autocad, Design, Building Codes, Building Materials, Strength of Materials, Structures and Contracts.

  • Experience

    • Beach Retreat

      May 1991 - now
      Owner / Manager

      Acquired and revitalized a network of beachfront rental properties, taking the lead in establishing the rental operation by securing permits and supervising construction and renovations. Selected maintenance and cleaning staff, steered financial planning and management, and contracted advertising and promotional services.

    • Inn by the Rose Garden

      Jan 1998 - now
      Owner / Manager / Operator, 1998 - Present

      Established this local bed-and-breakfast and led the end-to-end process of procuring the property, building out the operation through extensive renovation and promotion, and managing day-to-day business activity from staffing and customer service to food preparation and bookkeeping.www.INNbytheRoseGarden.on.ca

    • Sandra O'Brien Propery Management Corp

      Jan 2000 - now
      Chief Executive Officier

      Launched this independent property management firm for commercial and residential properties. Screens and selects tenants and nurtures long-term annual tenancies by exercising genuine care, reliability, integrity, flexibility, and diligence in the conduct of property management functions.

    • Best Western Belleville

      Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
      Night Auditor

      Brought on board with this major international hotel chain to perform the nightly audit function while effectively taking direction and collaborating to oversee front desk duties, maintenance, and guest issues with the utmost professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Qualified Designer, independent of a registered design firm

      Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Province of Ontario