Experienced Hospitality Professional 30 plus years

Darrell R. Caruso 9316 Renaissance Dr. St John, IN. 46373 H: 219-365-0575 * C: 219-789-8480 drc225811@comcast.net Dear Sir/Dear Madam: Having played a pivotal role in the growth of 8 corporate and franchised hotel and restaurant brands through management of multiple simultaneous projects, I am seeking the opportunity to join your company in an RVP or Director Position. With an exemplary work history of monitoring and supporting up to 250 hotel and restaurant projects simultaneously, I feel confident in my ability to generate results for your company. Currently, I was serving as the Director of Franchise Openings and Operations with La Quinta Management LLC, a global corporation with over 850 properties worldwide. I have held increasingly responsible roles with the company for more then 7 years. Prior to this position I was in the same capacity with ACCOR hotels for 6 years and Collins Foods for 14 years. A sample of my highlights while serving in the above and additional positions includes:  Implementing processes to monitor 250 plus properties at different stages of development.  Opened and trained Managers and Employees for over 300 plus hotel and restaurant properties.  Designed monitoring and progress tools such as checklist, timelines and manuals.  Developed and trained Franchisees in Owner Orientation Classes.  Exceeded company EBITDA, RevPar, Food Cost, Guest Satisfaction and Budgetary goals each year.  Overcame stringent timelines and completed duties under budget each year.  Extensive experience working with Franchisees building sales profit and relationships.  Performed over 125 PIP’s (Property Improvement Plans) for hotel and restaurant properties.  Consistently increased the number of property openings every year meeting and exceeding targeted goal. Having traveled extensively during my tenure in the hospitality industry, 2 ½ million miles plus, I am familiar with most major and minor cities in the U.S. I would welcome a position with continued traveling responsibilities. Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my skills and background. For a more detailed presentation of my offerings, feel free to contact me at a suitable time to schedule a conference. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Darrell R. Caruso

Director

Saint John, IN