1. Michael G. Lester C.E.O.E
7168 Kory Ct.
Concord Township, Ohio 44077
440-354-3401
Mikelester5963@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 26 years hotel management experience with multi-property experience.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Able to meet deadlines and control costs within a budget.
• Strong management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Certified Engineering Operations Executive
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center (400 ROOMS)
Director of Engineering and Loss Prevention (March 2008 to present)
• In charge of both engineering and loss prevention departments
• Member of the executive leadership team
• Work within operating budget guidelines and productivity margins
• Oversee all areas of facility maintenance and life safety equipment
• Implementation of all capital projects
• Work as a liaison with all state and local municipalities.
• Ranked 35/358 in the company for Maintenance and Upkeep
• Ranked 15/181 in the Region
• Scored 88% in Associate Engagement Survey for Engineering
• Scored 100% in Associate Engagement Survey for Loss Prevention
HILTON CLEVELAND EAST (404 ROOMS)
Director of Property Operations (January 2001 to October 2007)
• In charge of staff of 9 including engineering manager.
• Wrote budgets and secured bids for $15 million of capital improvement projects. Acted
as project manager for all.
• Overseen operations of 2 hotels.
• Wrote capital, operating and energy budget for department and building.
• Overseen all areas of facility maintenance including life safety equipment.
EMBASSY SUITES (216 SUITES)
Chief Engineer (December 1992 to January 2001)
• Composed and implemented $10.2 million capital improvement projects.
• Wrote and managed operating budget within margins.

2. • Risk Management Coordinator – All aspects of safety and security in the hotel.
• Overseen a 6 person management department including pool, sauna and exercise facility.
HOLIDAY INN (200 ROOMS)
Chief Engineer (June 1990 to December 1992)
• Duties included all aspects of building maintenance, including management of pool and
whirlpool facilities.
• Managed ordering of supplies and materials needed.
• Established a preventative maintenance program.
RAMADA INN (179 ROOMS)
Chief Engineer (June 1989 to June 1990
• Duties included all aspects of maintenance, including working within a budget.
• In charge of ordering supplies and materials.
• In charge of pool and lifeguard personnel.
Michael G. Lester
Page 2
EDUCATION
Diploma, Euclid High School
Euclid, Ohio
Certifications: Management Skills Workshop, Supervisory Skills, Risk Management, Project
Management, Lucent Phone Systems, Purchase Pro Certificate. Certified Engineering Operations
Executive, Serve Safe Certified.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST