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BRIANNA JORDAN

BRIANNA JORDAN

Chicago

Summary

Hospitality leader with 8+ years of Hilton brand experience driving operational and financial performance across dual-branded, lifestyle, and full-service hotel environments in Chicago and major U.S. markets.

Proven ability to lead complex, high-volume operations while aligning labor strategy, revenue performance, and guest experience to maximize NOI.

Recognized for operating with an ownership mindset—balancing service delivery, team performance, and financial outcomes—while partnering cross-functionally with Revenue, Sales, and ownership stakeholders.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Associate Real Estate Agent

REDFIN
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current

Complex Front Office Manager

Hampton Inn/ Homewood Suites by Hilton West Loop
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current

Leads Front Office operations across a dual-branded Hilton property, overseeing daily execution, labor strategy, and service delivery in a high-demand urban market.

  • Manages labor strategy, scheduling, and payroll execution across both brands, aligning staffing models with forecasted demand and budgeted productivity targets
  • Collaborates with Revenue and Sales leadership to influence pricing strategy, inventory controls, and demand forecasting
  • Drives service standards, accountability, and operational consistency across both brands, ensuring alignment with Hilton brand expectations
  • Increased convenience shop revenue by 33% through strategic merchandising, pricing, and inventory optimization
  • Acts as a senior operational leader supporting cross-department performance and property-wide execution in partnership with hotel leadership

Director of Front Office

TheWit Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 06.2022

Played a key leadership role in the post-COVID reactivation of a full-service lifestyle hotel, supporting the rebuild of operations, staffing, and service delivery.

  • Rebuilt Front Office operations from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and workflow design during reopening
  • Managed payroll, labor controls, and staffing strategy while scaling operations alongside phased reopening of F&B outlets and spa
  • Assumed Front Office Director-level responsibilities during leadership transition, overseeing daily hotel operations and team performance
  • Partnered with Revenue and Sales teams on compression strategy, premium inventory performance
  • Maintained financial discipline and operational efficiency during a critical recovery period

Front Office Supervisor

The Palmer House
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Supervised Front Office operations at a 1,641-room luxury property, managing large-scale service delivery and labor coordination in a high-volume environment
  • Led and developed a team of 25 non-union team members while supporting productivity, service standards, and operational accountability
  • Assisted with occupancy management, group arrival planning, and labor deployment during high-demand periods

Night Auditor/ Night Audit Supervisor

theWit Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw nightly financial operations, including revenue reconciliation, reporting accuracy, and rate integrity
  • Supported forecasting accuracy and financial reporting through detailed audit and analysis

Task Force Manager

Conrad New York Downtown
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Selected to support operations at a 463-key luxury, union property during a critical transition period
  • Led front desk and bell operations while navigating union labor dynamics and high-end service standards
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance guest satisfaction.

Guest Marketing Specialist

Hilton Grand Vacations
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 10.2017

Education

Real Estate License -

Master of Science - Business/Entrepreneurship

DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Chicago, IL
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2016

Skills

  • Dual-Property & Multi-Brand Operations
  • P&L Performance & Cost Control
  • Labor Strategy, Payroll & Productivity Optimization
  • Cross-Functional Leadership (Revenue, Sales, Operations)
  • Lifestyle & Full-Service Hotel Operations
  • Union & Non-Union Team Leadership

NOTABLE HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE

Barely Hospitable Rental Properties
Chicago, IL | Current

Operate a portfolio of furnished rental units, managing end-to-end performance with full ownership accountability.

  • Oversee pricing strategy, occupancy optimization, vendor coordination, and guest experience
  • Manage revenue generation and expense control with direct impact on profitability
  • Apply asset-level thinking to maximize performance, similar to hotel P&L management

Timeline

Licensed Associate Real Estate Agent

REDFIN
08.2023 - Current

Complex Front Office Manager

Hampton Inn/ Homewood Suites by Hilton West Loop
06.2022 - Current

Director of Front Office

TheWit Hotel Chicago
10.2020 - 06.2022

Front Office Supervisor

The Palmer House
07.2019 - 04.2020

Task Force Manager

Conrad New York Downtown
01.2019 - 01.2019

Night Auditor/ Night Audit Supervisor

theWit Hotel Chicago
06.2018 - 07.2019

Guest Marketing Specialist

Hilton Grand Vacations
05.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management

Columbia College Chicago

Real Estate License -

Master of Science - Business/Entrepreneurship

DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
BRIANNA JORDAN