1. Jose G. Rodriguez Colon
14 Milan St. Apt 3G
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00966
josegrodriguezcolon@gmail.com
787-399-5499
Experience
July 2014 - October 2016
Director of Resort Operations
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa - Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
• Managed the Overall Hotel Operational Departments of this 400 room Golf Resort and
Community - Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering Departments as well as the Food & Beverage
Operation of Eleven Outlets that generate yearly revenues of approximately $15 M including its
35K sq. ft. Convention Center Revenues
• Supervised the Country Club Golf Operation and managed the Country Club Membership (Golf,
Tennis & Social) during my first year until contracting a Third Party Golf Management Company
in January 2015.
• Executed the due diligence in the search and interview process for the Third Party Golf
Management Companies to submit contractual proposals to our General Manager, Director of
Finance and Corporate Office for selection.
• Participated in the yearly Fiscal Departmental Budget preparation with Departmental Directors
and Executive Committee
• Supervised the Departmental weekly and monthly Forecast preparation and periodic updates
December 2000 – July 2014
General Manager
Rincón Beach Resort - Añasco, Puerto Rico.
• Opened hotel in June 2001, responsible for the Day to Day Operation of this 112 room Boutique
Beach Resort and its Condo Hotel, Food & Beverage Operation, Accounting, Sales & Marketing.
• Planning of the Ballroom Expansion (new construction) and renovation of hotel rooms; Ballroom
facilities designed to accommodate up to 300 people.
• Maintain high level of service to the guests, hotel image and name recognition within the
industry, community and both local and state side marketing partners.
• Preparation of operational budgets including capital expenditures with owners.
October 1998 – November 2000
General Manager
Jack Tar Village Golf Resort and Royal Casino - St. Kitts, W. I.
Operated by Allegro Resorts
• Responsible for the Full Operation of this 273 room All Inclusive Golf Resort
• Hire after the passing of Hurricane Georges – Responsible for the supervision of the renovation
that lasted during 8 months and the re-opening of the operation.
• Report directly to the Vice President of Operations for Latin America and Eastern Caribbean and
while maintaining excellent communication and relationship with Property Owner Mr. Archibald
Zuliani that lived on property operating the casino ( it being a lease contract property).
• Responsible for the service levels, safety and well being of the hotel guests during emergency
situations to our Canadian and British Charters.
• Maintained excellent relationship with local community, government officials such as the British
and French Consulate, Minister of Tourism and Governmental Affairs and the Prime Minister Mr.
Denzil Douglas.

2. August 1995 – October 1998
Director of Food & Beverage
San Juan Grand Beach Resort Carolina, Puerto Rico
• Responsible for the entire F & B Operation for a 420 room Beach Front & Casino hotel with 2
Specialty Restaurants – Room Service – Banquets up to 600 people and supervision of Banquet
Sales & Catering Department
• Performed and Manager on Duty overseeing entire hotel operations in absence of General
Manager and Hotel Manger.
• Responsible for the preparation and achievement of Departmental Budgets
• Reported directly to the General Manager Mr. Richard Abati
• Supervised Staff of 150 employees and management staff of 15 people
• Responsible for providing safety and all meal services to hotel guests during the passing of
hurricanes Georges.
• This property was previously the Sands Hotel & Casino Beach Resort and Casino which operated
under Pratt Hotels during 1987 – 1998 ; where I opened the hotel operations as Restaurant
Manager and was promoted through several managerial positions including rooms division until
reaching the position of Director of Food & Beverage in 1990 until 1992 where then I pursued
my career to the Dominican Republic for professional growth at the Jaragua Renaissance Hotel &
Casino.
1994–1995
Food & Beverage Director / Assistant General Manager
Sheraton South Padre Island Resort, South Padre Island, Texas.
Operated by Posada USA Hotels Dallas, Texas.
• Responsible for the entire F & B Operation for this 310 room hotel & Condo Hotel with 2
Specialty Restaurants – Room Service – Banquets up to 200 people and supervision of Banquet
Sales & Catering Department
• Overlooked the F&B Operations for sister hotel – Holiday Inn Sun Spree South Padre Island
• Responsible for the preparation and achievement of Departmental Budgets
• Reported directly to the General Manager Mr. David Prophet
• Supervised Staff of 125 employees and management staff of 8 people
1992–1994
Food & Beverage Director
Jaragua Renaissance Hotel & Casino – Santo Domingo, D.R.
• Responsible for the entire F & B Operation for this 300 room City Business hotel – Five Specialty
Restaurants – Room Service – Banquets up to 1600 people and supervision of Banquet Sales &
Catering Department
• Reported directly to the General Manager Alvaro Soto and Corp. F & B Director
• Supervised Staff of 200 employees and management staff of 15 people

3. Education
1977–1979 University of Texas El Paso, TX.
1979–1981 Sacred Heart University Santurce, P.R.
Studied Business Administration & Accounting
Interests
Culinary Arts, Travel, Development, Culture, Community Fund-Raising Events, Golf, Boating
Achievements
• Served on the Southwestern Educational Society Board of Directors for a 3 year term. SESO is a
renowned College Prep School in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. As BOD member I chaired the Human
Resources Committee.
• Elected as a Board Member for a 2 year term representing Mid Size Hotels (75 – 299 rooms).
• Served as Regional Director for the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association during 3 three
years representing the West Coast Porta del Sol Committee and representing all hotel members
on the Board of Directors of the association.
• As Regional Director – served in Governmental Executive Board for Porta del Sol which was
directed by the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
• Rincon Beach Resort has been recognized with the Quality Awards in Service by the Tourism
Company in Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and as overall hotel in 2005
• Most Improved Green Hotel in 2006 by the PRHTA
• Awarded Businessman of the Year 2007 for the Municipality of Añasco by the Chamber of
Commerce Western Region
• Awarded Executive of the Year in Service by the Southwestern Industrial Association in 2010
• Hotel was nominated by readers of the Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine as Best Small Hotel
in the Caribbean 2011
• Recently awarded the 2012 Certificate of Excellence by Trip-Advisor
References
Mr. Raymond Rivera Brand Manager Caribbean Banfi Wines 787 – 667 – 5360
Mrs. Clarisa Jimenez Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association 787 – 598 – 3958
Mr. José Ortiz V.P. of Development Wyndham Hotel Group 787 – 361 - 7544
Mr. Michael Mateo Managing Director Plaza Cellars 787 – 484 – 9463
Mr. Miguel Rios President Rio Mar Golf Association 787 - 536 - 4176
Mr. Danny Williams G.M. Wyndham I Drive Orlando 407 – 355 - 3616