Robert L. Lepore
Managing Director at National Hotel Consultants, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Gene Hirao
I have had the pleasure to work with Robert Lepore and his staff at the De Palma Hotel Corporation. Pacific Mercantile Bank had an OREO (hotel) property that was located out of state and was being managed by several other hotel management companies. All of these companies were never able to create an effective marketing plan to help increase revenues at the Texas property. In fact, for several years the property was operating in the red until Robert and the De Palma Hotel Corporation was hired. Once the management team changed, Robert was instrumental in establishing a new marketing plan which ultimately created new markets and greater exposure for the property. He was successful in reviving the property, reducing costs and increasing revenue. The hotel went from operating in the negative to having record revenues. The bank attributes this success to Robert Lepore. I would highly recommend Robert to any company looking for a skillful, diligent and effective manager in the hospitality business. Gene Hirao Special Assets Pacific Mercantile Bank
Steve Merchant
Robert was a highly detailed individual with great knowledge of hotel operations. He commanded respect from both his assoicates and peers. He took a newly reflagged property and quickly ramped up the business to impressive levels. I would highly recommend Robert for any position in the hotel industry. Feel free to contact me if you would like any additionla information or have any questions.
Gene Hirao
I have had the pleasure to work with Robert Lepore and his staff at the De Palma Hotel Corporation. Pacific Mercantile Bank had an OREO (hotel) property that was located out of state and was being managed by several other hotel management companies. All of these companies were never able to create an effective marketing plan to help increase revenues at the Texas property. In fact, for several years the property was operating in the red until Robert and the De Palma Hotel Corporation was hired. Once the management team changed, Robert was instrumental in establishing a new marketing plan which ultimately created new markets and greater exposure for the property. He was successful in reviving the property, reducing costs and increasing revenue. The hotel went from operating in the negative to having record revenues. The bank attributes this success to Robert Lepore. I would highly recommend Robert to any company looking for a skillful, diligent and effective manager in the hospitality business. Gene Hirao Special Assets Pacific Mercantile Bank
Steve Merchant
Robert was a highly detailed individual with great knowledge of hotel operations. He commanded respect from both his assoicates and peers. He took a newly reflagged property and quickly ramped up the business to impressive levels. I would highly recommend Robert for any position in the hotel industry. Feel free to contact me if you would like any additionla information or have any questions.
Gene Hirao
I have had the pleasure to work with Robert Lepore and his staff at the De Palma Hotel Corporation. Pacific Mercantile Bank had an OREO (hotel) property that was located out of state and was being managed by several other hotel management companies. All of these companies were never able to create an effective marketing plan to help increase revenues at the Texas property. In fact, for several years the property was operating in the red until Robert and the De Palma Hotel Corporation was hired. Once the management team changed, Robert was instrumental in establishing a new marketing plan which ultimately created new markets and greater exposure for the property. He was successful in reviving the property, reducing costs and increasing revenue. The hotel went from operating in the negative to having record revenues. The bank attributes this success to Robert Lepore. I would highly recommend Robert to any company looking for a skillful, diligent and effective manager in the hospitality business. Gene Hirao Special Assets Pacific Mercantile Bank
Steve Merchant
Robert was a highly detailed individual with great knowledge of hotel operations. He commanded respect from both his assoicates and peers. He took a newly reflagged property and quickly ramped up the business to impressive levels. I would highly recommend Robert for any position in the hotel industry. Feel free to contact me if you would like any additionla information or have any questions.
Gene Hirao
I have had the pleasure to work with Robert Lepore and his staff at the De Palma Hotel Corporation. Pacific Mercantile Bank had an OREO (hotel) property that was located out of state and was being managed by several other hotel management companies. All of these companies were never able to create an effective marketing plan to help increase revenues at the Texas property. In fact, for several years the property was operating in the red until Robert and the De Palma Hotel Corporation was hired. Once the management team changed, Robert was instrumental in establishing a new marketing plan which ultimately created new markets and greater exposure for the property. He was successful in reviving the property, reducing costs and increasing revenue. The hotel went from operating in the negative to having record revenues. The bank attributes this success to Robert Lepore. I would highly recommend Robert to any company looking for a skillful, diligent and effective manager in the hospitality business. Gene Hirao Special Assets Pacific Mercantile Bank
Steve Merchant
Robert was a highly detailed individual with great knowledge of hotel operations. He commanded respect from both his assoicates and peers. He took a newly reflagged property and quickly ramped up the business to impressive levels. I would highly recommend Robert for any position in the hotel industry. Feel free to contact me if you would like any additionla information or have any questions.
Credentials
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Certified Hotel Adminstrator (CHA)
American Hotel & Lodging Association -
Certified Rooms Division Executive
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Experience
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National Hotel Consultants, LLC
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
General Manager - Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District (Brand-Managed). Significant metric property achievements for this turn-around project year over year included increasing REVPAR Index 15+ points against an exceptionally strong competitive set of brands and improving hotel GOP 13.8 points. Proudly built a post-pandemic, condensed management team to achieve record Guest NPS and Overall Satisfaction rankings exceeding pre-pandemic periods in spite of an aged property long past its renovation window. Show less
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DePalma Hotels & Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President, Performance
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2013 - Aug 2021
Oversight of a portfolio of DePalma-managed full and select-service hotels with both independent, upscale hotels and brand affiliated properties (Delta, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, HIX, Staybridge, Wyndham Hotels, Four Points, La Quinta, Comfort, etc). Additionally, Operations, Opening & Project Manager for $42M renovation and upscale full-service hotel re-positioning in New York suburbs to Delta by Marriott branding. Oversight of a portfolio of DePalma-managed full and select-service hotels with both independent, upscale hotels and brand affiliated properties (Delta, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, HIX, Staybridge, Wyndham Hotels, Four Points, La Quinta, Comfort, etc). Additionally, Operations, Opening & Project Manager for $42M renovation and upscale full-service hotel re-positioning in New York suburbs to Delta by Marriott branding.
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General Manager
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2008 - 2013
*General Manager--Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center (Now: Sheraton Miami Hotel). 405 room upper-upscale hotel with IACC-certified Conference Center (Brand-Managed) *General Manager--Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh/Prism Hotels & Resorts--712 Room luxury hotel offering over 40,000 square feet of function space. 300+ Associates represented under 5 CBA’s. $20+M in total annual revenues. *General Manager--Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center (Now: Sheraton Miami Hotel). 405 room upper-upscale hotel with IACC-certified Conference Center (Brand-Managed) *General Manager--Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh/Prism Hotels & Resorts--712 Room luxury hotel offering over 40,000 square feet of function space. 300+ Associates represented under 5 CBA’s. $20+M in total annual revenues.
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Managing Consultant/GM Task Force/
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
*The Chelsea Hotel & Chelsea Prime Steakhouse- Atlantic City, NJ *Glasbern-Historic Hotels of America - Fogelsville, PA *Sheraton Charleston - Charleston, SC *The Chelsea Hotel & Chelsea Prime Steakhouse- Atlantic City, NJ *Glasbern-Historic Hotels of America - Fogelsville, PA *Sheraton Charleston - Charleston, SC
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DHC
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Vice President of Operations / Hotel General Manager
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2003 - 2008
*Regional Vice President (Hilton Austin Airport, Sheraton Midwest City, Holiday Inn Columbus, Wyndham Reading) *General Manager (Wyndham Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Condominiums-mixed use development) *Regional Vice President (Hilton Austin Airport, Sheraton Midwest City, Holiday Inn Columbus, Wyndham Reading) *General Manager (Wyndham Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Condominiums-mixed use development)
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Hotel General Manager
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1998 - 2003
252 room upscale hotel with 18,500 square feet of function space. $13M in annual revenues. Lodging Magazine Top 400 Hotel REVPAR Performer--1999 252 room upscale hotel with 18,500 square feet of function space. $13M in annual revenues. Lodging Magazine Top 400 Hotel REVPAR Performer--1999
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The Bernstein Companies
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hotel General Manager
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1994 - 1997
General Manager of the Days Inn Historic Annapolis and The Premier Hotel Washington, DC. General Manager of the Days Inn Historic Annapolis and The Premier Hotel Washington, DC.
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Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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1992 - 1994
Successfully increased AAA rating to Four Diamond within 18 months of takeover. Successfully increased AAA rating to Four Diamond within 18 months of takeover.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Cornell University
Masters Certificate -
1985 - 1988
The George Washington University
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