Hilton Grand Vacation Club at Seaworld, Orlando, Florida
Identified and acquired the 33 acre land acquisition which required land assembly and concurrent closing. Obtained board approvals from multiple partners and underwrote the transaction. Supervised development of comprehensive business plan, the project master plan for this phased development, retained the design team; and obtained zoning variance, permits and entitlements. Supervised through direct reports all pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities. Obtained financing commitment but Hilton exercised right of first refusal to finance. Closed financing. This was the second purpose built Hilton branded Club.
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Identified, underwrote, and negotiated the acquisitionof two historic buildings in the heart of the art deco district. Obtained internal corporate approvals. Supervised the master plan for complete renovation, retained the design team; and obtained zoning variance, permits and entitlements in an extremely difficult environment. Supervised through direct reports all pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities.
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at The Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
Located and underwrote prime development site along the Las Vegas Strip. Negotiated and executed land acquisition. Obtained approvals from the boards of both 50% partners. Supervised the master plan development, retained the design team; and obtained zoning variance, permits and entitlements. Supervised through direct reports all pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities. Obtained financing commitment but Hilton exercised right of first refusal to finance. Closed financing. This was the first purpose built Hilton branded Club.
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at The Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
Located and underwrote prime development site in Las Vegas. Negotiated and executed land acquisition. Obtained corporate approvals. Supervised the master plan development, retained the design team; and obtained zoning variance, permits and entitlements. Supervised through direct reports all pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities.
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at The Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI
Underwrote the acquisition of LagoonTower. Obtained corporate approvals justifying the best use of the building. Supervised the development of the master plan, cost estimates, and schematic design.
Manhattan Crowne Plaza, New York, NY
This 780 room upscale hotel was the first and the largest new construction hotel in the Crowne Plaza system. Deal generation to occupancy took five years. Supervised and conducted due diligence, prepared budget/ pro-formas and helped underwriting the transaction. As Director of Development negotiated and executed management contract and an extensive design services agreement. Supervised Holiday Inns’ Technical Services Group and represented Holiday Inns in all construction and venture activities. Directly involved in as an integral part of a complex project financing.
Crowne Plaza at Metro Center, Washington, D.C.
This hotel was the first new Crowne Plaza built in the City and was developed in a joint venture between the Oliver T. Carr Company and Holiday Inns, Inc. However several years later it was acquired by Host Marriott and converted to a Marriott Hotel. Deal generation to project completion took five years. Supervised and conducted due diligence, prepared budget and pro-formas and assisted VP of Development in negotiating LOI and have it approved by Finance Committee. As Director of Development, value engineered the project for financibility and negotiated and executed joint venture and management contract. Directly involved in obtaining financing and represented Holiday Inns in the Venture. Supervised all pre-construction and construction activities pursuant to Technical Services Agreement.
Crowne Plaza, Edison, NJ
Deal generation to completion took five years. Supervised and conducted due diligence, prepared budget/ pro-formas and assisted VP of Development in negotiating LOI and have it approved by Finance Committee. As Director of Development negotiated and executed the joint venture and the management contract. Directly involved in obtaining financing and represented Holiday Inns in the Venture. Supervised all pre-construction and construction activities pursuant to Tech. Services Agreement.
Holiday Inn, Fort Lee, NJ
This hotel was originally built as Holiday Inn hotel pursuant to a joint venture agreement between J.C Penney Realty and Holiday Inns, Inc. and several years later was sold and rebranded as Hilton. Deal generation to project completion took four years. Supervised and conducted due diligence prepared budget/ pro-formas and assisted VP of Development in negotiating LOI and had it approved by Finance Committee. As Director of Development, value engineered the project for financibility and negotiated and executed JV and MC. Directly involved in obtaining financing and represented Holiday Inns. Supervised all pre-construction and construction activities pursuant to Tech. Services Agreement.
Holiday Inn Pittsburgh (University Center), PA
Deal generation to completion took five years. Supervised and conducted due diligence, prepared budget/ pro-formas and assisted VP of Development in negotiating LOI and have it approved by Finance Committee. As Director of Development negotiated and executed joint venture and management contract. Directly involved in obtaining financing and represented Holiday Inns in the Venture. Supervised all pre-construction activities pursuant to Technical Services Agreement. Limited engagement in Construction phase.
The Residences at Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL
Developed a 55 unit 22 boat slip luxury waterfront condominium project in Clearwater, Florida as the Developer, 50% owner, and the Development Manager. Acquired the site; obtained re-zoning and other entitlements including all permits and approvals for boat slips; obtained debt and equity financing; and sold the units through Developer sales program. 2003 - 2007.