John Kurtulan


SUMMARY


25 Years Experience in Hotel Industry as Chief Engineer, Regional Engineer, Corporate Director of Engineering, Engineering Trainer, Executive Engineer
Managed every level of Hotel (Engineering Department) including: Business Traveler, Vacation Hotels, Resorts and Spas, 5 Star Hotels, and major Casinos (Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, Mississippi)
5-Star Hotel / Resort and Spa Experience
Managed and maintained 500 to 1500 Room Facilities
Worked on Executive Hotel Committee: Helping to improve guest satisfaction and hotel Quality Control for 70 plus hotels and 10 Casinos in United States
Managed 70 plus hotels and 10 Casinos (Engineering Department) throughout United States for Columbia Sussex
Expert in Preventive Maintenance: Developed one of a kind PM System currently used in 5-Star hotels, Casinos, Resorts and Spas can give examples and demonstration of system
Responsible for Engineering during the building of 5 hotels for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics: worked as assistant superintendent (informally) and was involved in hotel design, construction, and quality control hotels opened on time and met all quality control standards
Managed and trained 70 plus director of engineers for hotels, casinos, resort and spas for Columbia Sussex
Experience working with all major franchises including: All Marriott, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Renaissance, J.W. Marriott




CORE COMPETENCIES

Preventative MaintenanceHotel Construction & DesignBudget Management
Energy Management Labor CostsMechanical Equipment
Hotel Engineering SystemsHeating / Cooling SystemsProperty Rehabilitation
Project ManagementSafety SystemsVendor Management


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Engineering
Information available Texas (2007 Present)

Responsibilities:
Standard Day to Day Operations, Administration, and financial controls of engineering Department (510 Rooms)
Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the facility, including the physical building/s, mechanical equipment, electrical system/s, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations


Executive Director of Engineering
Columbia Sussex Hotel Corporation, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky (1999 2007)

In Charge of 70 plus hotels, resorts & Spas, and Casinos located throughout United States
Member of Executive Committee: making decisions to improve hotels quality, guest satisfaction, budget management, energy management, and capital investments
Senior member of TAKE OVER TEAM: New hotel acquisitions: gave reports of properties overall condition and recommendation of purchase to vice president and owner of company
Trained and supervised 70 plus Director of Engineering for depart
Controlled budget, purchasing, training, Preventive Maintenance program, Guest Satisfaction results, and Human Resources
Interviews, trains, supervise, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff for all properties
In charge of Engineering department (700 + People) : Human Resource, Develop Employee Motivation Programs, Emergency Situation Training, Emergency Tools, Property organization, and ongoing education and training on all systems for properties

Director of Engineering
Meri Star Hotel Corporation, Dallas , Texas (1997 1999)

In Charge of 5 Full Service Hotels in terms of:
Conducts facility inspections, assigns, verifies and documents the completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system.
Directs, oversees and maintains required documentation for the energy management and conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
Leads, manages and communicates capital projects and property rehabilitations, including scheduling, budgeting and complying with contractor bidding standards.
Obtains required licenses and permits and ensures full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards to protect the well being of all guests and team members.
Interviews, trains, supervise, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

Executive Engineer
IMPAC Hotel GROUP, Atlanta, Georgia (19931997)

Gained 1st 5-Star hotel knowledge and experience: Mayfair Hotel, Coconut Grove Miami Florida: Implemented PM System and in charge of renovating 300 rooms
Managed Engineering Department for 17 hotels in United States
Helped build, design, and provide quality control of the building of 5 hotels for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics All hotels opened on schedule and met all quality control inspections
Trained all Engineers
Improved guest satisfaction in all hotels

References: (Phone numbers available upon request)

Robert Cole Owner/ PresidentIMPAC Hotel Group
Bill Yung Owner / President Columbia Sussex
Sonny Marr Owner / President Marr Management Company


EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science : Istanbul Technical University