.To whom it may concern: I have been involved in hospitality management for over 25 years, cumulating in my most recent positions as a managing director and area general manager for two New York City Hotel companies. I was responsible for assisting these organizations’ build their infrastructures from infancy; including participation in design, construction, and procurement. In operational matters I was responsible for policy development, all pre-opening maters pertaining to the properties as well as ongoing daily management of 3 hotels in NYC and 1 in Washington D.C. Additionally, I performed all management company functions including; business plan development, product positioning, brand relations, and fiduciary oversight. I developed and implemented capital and operating budgets, and successfully negotiated labor agreements (decertifying a union). In Sales & Marketing matters, I have enjoyed good relations with local and national and publications (media kit available upon request). In brand relations I participated in negotiations to enter into as well as terminate franchise agreements, interviewed potential brands for representation and negotiated property improvement plans. I have also been a lead participate in various development projects on behalf of ownership. These tasks included site, design and operational reviews, presentations to municipalities and pro forma development. In the sale of my last property, I was a member of the negotiations team as well as managed the due diligence process. In closing, as my attached resume details, for the last twelve years as a senior manager I have navigated through significant challenges and have always satisfied ownership with positive results. I believe that these experiences have given me the ability to excel in any management position. I look forward to further discussions regarding opportunities in your organization. Best regards; Frank C. Nicholas, CHA Attachments: Resume, References