Austin, TX - New York, NY - Denver, CO - Dallas, TX - San Francisco, CA
Experienced and knowledgable Development Director, Project Manager, Owner's Representative seeking a management position with a well respected and progressive developer specializing in retail, hospitality, multi-family residential or mixed-use projects.
JASON MATTHEW CRUCE
Experienced Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA 90048
SUMMARY
Experienced and well-rounded Development Director, Project Manager and Owners Authorized Representative with an outstanding work ethic. Excels in design process management, cross-departmental coordination, project control management and construction oversight. Effective communicator and multi-tasker able to develop and deliver independently branded and franchise opportunities to the market.
* Hotel, Retail, Mixed-Use and Residential Development * Design Process Management
* Due Dilligence Exercises * Budget Development
* Construction Management * Project Scheduling
EXPERIENCE
2009
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Beverly Hills, CA
Director, Programming and Planning – Luxury and Lifestyle Brands
Improve Hilton's brand recognition and visibility through the development, implementation and oversight of the tools and processes required for the programming and planning of all new and conversion assets in the Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio (Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and Waldorf-Astoria Collection brands).
* Prepared and presented Product Improvement Plans (PIP) for preliminary cost exercises and project scope definition by conducting extensive facility inspections.
* Ensured all brand, architecture and construction standards were met or exceeded through extensive coordination with owners, developers and Hilton Technical Services.
* Maximized operational efficiency while improving guest satisfaction by conducting thorough reviews of design drawings, model rooms and design submittals.
* Clarified owners’ and developers’ understanding of Hilton’s luxury brands through the revision and maintenance of Hilton’s luxury brand Architecture and Construction Standards.
2007 – 2009
SBE Entertainment Group, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager
Oversee and manage all aspects of the development process for SBE Hotel Group’s growing portfolio of luxury hotel and resort destinations. Duties include conducting due diligence exercises, developing project scope documents and budgets, selection and coordination of design and engineering consultants, gaining project entitlements, zoning approvals and permits, and coordination of all general contractors and construction managers.
* Successfully completed the $100MM renovation of the Le Meridien at Beverly Hills into the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills by delivering the project on-time and within budget.
* Orchestrated the team responsible for facilitating SBE’s acquisition of the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas through the development of comprehensive due diligence documentation and renovation plans.
* Ensured quality and on-time delivery and installation of all FF&E and OS&E items through effective coordination of the responsibilities of SBE’s design, hospitality operations, and purchasing and logistics departments.
* Built and managed key relationships with SBE’s investors and lenders through comprehensive project status and loan draw reporting.
* Assisted in the development of SBE’s project accounting and reporting procedures by consulting with SBE’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Project Accounting.
Working closely with developers and owners to ensure all program requirements are incorporated into an aesthetically pleasing design, manage and assist in the development of schematic, design development and construction document drawings and presentation for large-scale retail, residential and hospitality projects worldwide. Develop scope narratives and coordinate the activities of supporting design and engineering consultants.
* Enabled the generation of $2MM plus in design fees through the completion of the winning design for the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel (San Juan, Puerto Rico).
* Led RTKL Dallas’ office wide greening initiative through the development and delivery of LEED workshops and seminars.
* Assisted RTKL’s hospitality sector in developing concept and schematic designs for developers and operators world-wide through close collaboration with offices in Los Angeles, London and Baltimore. Notable projects include:
Bahrain Commercial Centre Hotels, Sofitel and Novitel – Bahrain
Westin Portland Convention Center Headquarters Hotel – Portland, Oregon
Gaylord Texan Expansion Masterplan – Grapevine (DFW), Texas
SilverPoint Lucaya Resort Community – Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Hyatt Regency Cerromar Renovation and Masterplan – Dorado, Puerto Rico
Marriott Rivercenter Ballroom Expansion and Renovation– San Antonio, Texas
Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel - Baltimore, Maryland
Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center Hotel – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens – Pine Mountain, Georgia
Grand Hyatt Shenzhen – Shenzhen, China
Fantasy Springs Casino and Resort Event Center – Indio, California
Tyson’s Corner Center Expansion and Masterplan – McLean, Virginia
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Lawrence, KS
Co-Major, European Studies
University of Kansas
* Distinguished Graduate; National Dean’s List
* Ewart Memorial Study-Abroad Scholarship Recipient - Universität Dortmund, Germany
* Internationales Kulturinstitute Summer German Program - Vienna, Austria
* Attendee, Summer Architecture Institute - Paris, France
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro 9, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office Suite and Timberline accounting modules. Intermediate level of proficiency in German.
ORGANIZATIONS
Associate Member, American Institute of Architects
Member, Urban Land Institute
Member, United States Green Building Council
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