Chief Operating Officer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Vice President of Operations and Real Estate Assets

• Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

Dina is a member of the executive leadership team that sets the company’s strategic direction and manages day-to-day operations. Dina leads the operations team, crafting authentic guest experiences throughout the customer journey; from booking to their stay and beyond.

Vice President of Real Estate Assets

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

As the head of Real Estate for Pineapple Hospitality and Columbia West Properties, Dina is responsible for all things related to the built environment for hotel and commercial office assets.

Director, Real Estate Assets

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2019

Dina is a strong leader that guides the organization's capital projects, acquisitions, and asset management, She collaborates with the operation teams to deliver real estate assets aligned to the company's business needs.

Director

• Nov 2014 - Sep 2016

Dina drove the direction, development and management of a highly innovative and performance driven sustainability consulting team. As a member of the senior management team Dina had a broad range of responsibilities from strategic planning for corporate sustainability projects, leading project teams, ensuring financial performance for the Seattle office, and developing talent capabilities to better service the firm's clients. Dina's specialty is developing innovative strategies that will deliver business value. Show less

Director, Hospitality

• Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

In her work at MindClick Global Dina worked with operators, brands, REIT's, owners, designers and non-profits to drive change in the hospitality industry's global supply chain. Mindclick Global's online platform provides a cost-effective industry-wide solution for sustainability data collection and reporting. The platform translates sustainability jargon into meaningful information, and aligns sustainability efforts with stakeholder needs. In her work at MindClick Global Dina worked with operators, brands, REIT's, owners, designers and non-profits to drive change in the hospitality industry's global supply chain. Mindclick Global's online platform provides a cost-effective industry-wide solution for sustainability data collection and reporting. The platform translates sustainability jargon into meaningful information, and aligns sustainability efforts with stakeholder needs.

Sustainability Director

• Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

Dina provided leadership for the organization related to all aspects of sustainability, including real estate assets and operational efficiency. She developed the mission, goals, and sustainability plan for the organization, as well as represented the hotel as the sustainable communications manager creating educational programs to promote and support sustainability. She planned and implemented sustainability projects; including scope, ROI analysis, budgeting, and scheduling. All interdepartmental operations efforts were guided by Dina; she provided guidance, standards, and procedures to increase efficiencies. Most importantly Dina acted as an organizational change agent; influencing behaviors and decisions throughout the Peabody. Show less

Principal

• Dec 2007 - Nov 2013

Dina was a co-owner of RUSH Hospitality, a design-build general contractor focused on delivering innovative and sustainable renovation projects. Dina was the project mangement leader - selecting project teams, resource assignments, scheduling, budgeting and team dynamics. During her leadership RUSH Hospitality completed projects for Marriott, Hyatt, Blugreen Resorts and Walt Disney Resorts. Dina was a co-owner of RUSH Hospitality, a design-build general contractor focused on delivering innovative and sustainable renovation projects. Dina was the project mangement leader - selecting project teams, resource assignments, scheduling, budgeting and team dynamics. During her leadership RUSH Hospitality completed projects for Marriott, Hyatt, Blugreen Resorts and Walt Disney Resorts.

Vice-Presdent of Product Enhancement

• Nov 2005 - Oct 2007

Dina established and managed the global Product Enhancement (property improvement) department for Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s two brands; Wyndham Vacation Resorts and WorldMark by Wyndham. Created the opeartional plan, lead a team of 40 employees including Construction Managers, Design Professionals, Procurement, Accounting and Administrative staff. Obtained approval for Property Improvement Plans from property owners assoc. at 76 resorts, Completing renovations projects valued at $110 million.

Director of Design

• Mar 2003 - Nov 2005

Dina directed the Interior Design team for all new construction, renovations, and acquisitions for the Wyndham Vacation Resorts and WorldMark by Wyndham brands She hired and lead a team of 5 talented design managers after relocation of the group to the Orlando corporate office; crafting an environment of innovation for internal and external team members. The team managed 20- 25 projects at a time; ensuring brand standard compliance, on-time, on-budget status with inspired and innovative designs. Dina personally managed the 4 largest projects, valued at $250 million; directing outside design consultants. Show less

Project Manager

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

Responsible for acquisition, planning, design & construction of sales centers for three of Marriott's vacation ownership brands; Ritz Carton Club, Grand Residence, and Marriott Vacation Club. Responsible for acquisition, planning, design & construction of sales centers for three of Marriott's vacation ownership brands; Ritz Carton Club, Grand Residence, and Marriott Vacation Club.

Principal & Project Manager

• Oct 1994 - Mar 2000

Managed interior design projects, interior construction projects, internal design team (1 job captain; 3 designers), and FF&E procurement (2 procurement specialists) for large clients, Hyatt, Hilton, and Bluegreen Resorts Managed interior design projects, interior construction projects, internal design team (1 job captain; 3 designers), and FF&E procurement (2 procurement specialists) for large clients, Hyatt, Hilton, and Bluegreen Resorts