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Education
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Core Expertise
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JASON MARTIN
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JASON MARTIN

Acting General Manager
Signal Hill,TOB

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Acting General ManagerHotel ControllerChief AccountantAccountantCredit Manager, Assistant IT Manager and Property Team Manager

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Signal Hill, TOB, TT
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Strategic hospitality executive with extensive leadership in hotel operations and finance. Successfully directed multi-department teams, optimizing profitability and enhancing guest satisfaction through operational excellence and team development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting General Manager

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed daily operations of beach and golf resort to ensure smooth functioning.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives for resort and golf operations.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for optimal team efficiency.
  • Coordinated guest services to enhance visitor satisfaction and maintain high service standards.

Hotel Controller

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Managed financial reporting and budgeting processes for resort operations.
  • Supported Executive Committee in overseeing finance, payroll, ICT, purchasing, and stores operations.
  • Oversaw payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations.
  • Coordinated audits and ensured adherence to internal controls.

Chief Accountant

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Directed financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, statutory compliance, and performance analysis to ensure accurate financial oversight.
  • Managed financial reporting for resort operations and golf course activities.
  • Oversaw budget preparation and expense management for resort departments.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Led revenue meetings integrating Rooms, Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, and Golf to enhance overall commercial performance.

Accountant

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Facilitated financial control, reconciliations, and reporting to enhance operational performance.
  • Reconciled bank statements with accounting software to ensure accuracy.
  • Managed financial records for resort operations and guest services.
  • Created policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks to bolster governance and streamline processes.

Credit Manager, Assistant IT Manager and Property Team Manager

VHL Tobago golf & spa resort
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Progressed through positions as credit manager, assistant IT manager, and property team manager, focusing on the integration of financial management, hotel technology, and operational leadership.
  • Managed credit assessments for guests at a luxury golf and spa resort.
  • Analyzed financial statements to determine creditworthiness of clients.
  • Developed credit policies to mitigate financial risk for the resort.

Accounts Receivable, Income Auditor, Credit Manager and Night Manager

HILTON Tobago golf & spa resort
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Audited daily revenue reports for accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
  • Prepared detailed financial statements for management review and operational planning.
  • Reviewed and reconciled cash transactions across various resort departments.
  • Advanced through finance and operations roles, enhancing expertise in hotel finance, operations, and guest service leadership.

Education

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS (RQF Level 4) -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)
12-2026

MBA - FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

B.Sc. - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT (HONS)

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION -

BORDERCOM INTERNATIONAL

ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION PROCESSING -

CITY & GUILDS

Skills

  • Hotel operations
  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational oversight
  • P&L management
  • Financial analysis
  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Cash flow management
  • Revenue management
  • Internal controls
  • Management reporting
  • Performance metrics
  • Guest experience
  • Team development
  • Change management
  • Opera PMS expertise
  • Micros POS proficiency
  • Dynamics GP
  • Sun Systems
  • Data analysis tools
  • Office Suite
  • Acrobat Pro

Core Expertise

  • Executive Leadership
  • Hotel Operations
  • P&L Management
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Corporate Governance
  • Digital Transformation
  • Business Intelligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Asset Management
  • Project Management
  • Guest Experience
  • Change Management
  • KPI Management
  • Team Development

Professional Development

  • OSHA
  • Management 101
  • Tax Law & Practice Workshop
  • Leadership vs. Management Workshop
  • Customer Service Training
  • Industrial Relations Workshop
  • Procurement Fraud

Professional Highlights

  • 25+ years of hospitality leadership across finance, operations and executive management.
  • Acting General Manager of a full-service beachfront resort with executive oversight of hotel and golf operations.
  • Executive responsibility for Finance, Payroll, ICT, Purchasing, Stores and strategic planning.
  • Led implementation of Opera PMS, Micros POS, Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP and digital workflow solutions.
  • Directed property enhancement, capital improvement and guest experience initiatives.
  • Strengthened governance through SOP development, internal controls and successful annual audits.
  • Chaired cross-functional revenue meetings to maximise ADR, occupancy and profitability.
  • Built and mentored high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Timeline

Acting General Manager

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2022 - Current

Hotel Controller

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2018 - 01.2022

Chief Accountant

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2015 - 01.2018

Accountant

Magdalena grand beach & golf resort
01.2012 - 01.2015

Credit Manager, Assistant IT Manager and Property Team Manager

VHL Tobago golf & spa resort
01.2008 - 01.2011

Accounts Receivable, Income Auditor, Credit Manager and Night Manager

HILTON Tobago golf & spa resort
01.2000 - 01.2008

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS (RQF Level 4) -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)

MBA - FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

B.Sc. - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT (HONS)

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION -

BORDERCOM INTERNATIONAL

ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION PROCESSING -

CITY & GUILDS

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