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Thannia Pico González

Business Administration Hotel And Tourism
Mexico

Summary

With over a decade of engagement in the hospitality sector and eight years of leadership experience in finance, my journey embodies a fusion of multiple projects:


• International experience working in six cities across four countries.
• I've served as Finance Director at prominent properties in both the Riviera Maya and Baja California Sur regions, harnessing financial acumen to drive operational excellence and profitability.
• Led the strategic repositioning of Hilton Los Cabos following a significant capital investment, orchestrating a seamless transition that propelled the property into the prestigious luxury market.
• I've overseen the management of over 23 hotels, 32 legal entities, and 15 ownership groups, spanning both Mexican and American territories.
• I've honed my expertise amidst diverse hospitality landscapes, such as Hilton and Hyatt corporations.


With an unwavering passion for hospitality, my objective is to continually enhance my skill set to drive impactful growth within my hotels. I am dedicated to cultivating and empowering talented, passionate teams, and fostering an ethic environment of excellence and success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Finance

(Hilton Hotels) Hilton
6 2020 - Current
  • Hotel is owned by Walton Street Capital ownership group. Managed 267 hotel rooms, 87 timeshare rooms, 10 meeting spaces across 8 different outlets, and oversaw operations for Hilton Grand Vacation and Casa Dorada Time Share.
  • I participated in repositioning of hotel, elevating its average rate from $250 USD up to $480 USD.
  • Annual revenue exceeding $55 million USD with GOP of over 45%
  • Being part of strategic team of obtaining (4 - 5 ) forbes stars. Positioning upper upscale hotel to compete against luxury hotels such as Thompson The Cape, Viceroy Los Cabos, Solaz, and Nobu.

Director of Finance

(Hyatt Hotels) Grand Hyatt Resort
2019.01 - 2020.06

The hotel is owned by the Arta Capital ownership group.


Property with 314 available rooms, 13 meeting spaces, a ballroom and 4 different outlets, with over $30 million USD in revenue and a 40% GOP.


Area - Director of Finance

(Hilton Corporate) Shared Services Office
2016.06 - 2018.12

Reporting directly to the regional director of Finance for Central America and the Caribbean. I had 20 hotels under my administration but due to owners strategies have

increased to over 30 legal entities. Leading the strategy initiative of updating Hilton accounting system and managing the implementation of new government requirements.

Responsible for the annual operational plan for all centralized entities in Mexico. In addition to the above, leading and controlling the monthly forecast for these properties

including the distribution and presentation of reports to owners and the Mexican government.


My responsibilities were:

- Implementing new strategies at the hotels, in order to be in compliance with Mexican

legislation.

- Being currently up to date with the needs of government, regarding electronic

accounting.

- Fully involved in the opening of 4 hotels in a year.

- Leading 20 employees at Shared Services Office.

Director of Finance

(Hilton Hotels) Embassy Suites By Hilton
2015.11 - 2016.06

Reporting to the General Manager at the hotel. I was responsible for the monthly creation of financial forecasts, annual operating plan, target flow, internal and external indicators, internal and external audits. Monthly reports until the financial presentation to owners, leading 12 people and working with more than 15 head of departments.

Assistant Director of Finance

(Hilton Corporate) Shared Services Office
2014.01 - 2016.10

Reporting to the Director of Finance, controlling 4 different areas, accounts payable, treasury, payroll and taxes. Consolidated accounting information for different

hotels, charged of validation of more than 300 balance sheet accounts. responsible for monthly countable closing and supported the Treasury Department in the process of

payments. Analyzed results of the different hotels and implemented the policies and procedures of the company.


My responsibilities were:

- Implementation of the electronic reconciliation bank files for all legal entities. -

Standardization of the accounts payable and Treasury departments.

- Weekly reconciliation of 60 bank accounts.

Education

CEFA - Centro De Estudios Fiscales
2017.04 - 2017.05

Universidad Externado de Colombia
2007.06 - 2012.05

Skills

    Engaged in the inaugural processes of four Hilton hotels under distinct brands

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References

Hilton Hotels

Hector Jimenez

Regional Director of Finance North and West US.

Emial: hector.jimenez@hilton.com

Phone: + 1 (407) 716-3902


Hyatt Hotels

Yolanda Medina

Human Resourses Director

Email: yolanda.medina@hyatt.com

Phone: +52 984 188 4651


Accord Hotels

Nicolas Martinez Matallana

VP Development Mexico Central America and Caribe.

Phone: +52 55 6629 6812

 


Timeline

Director of Finance

(Hyatt Hotels) Grand Hyatt Resort
2019.01 - 2020.06

CEFA - Centro De Estudios Fiscales
2017.04 - 2017.05

Area - Director of Finance

(Hilton Corporate) Shared Services Office
2016.06 - 2018.12

Director of Finance

(Hilton Hotels) Embassy Suites By Hilton
2015.11 - 2016.06

Assistant Director of Finance

(Hilton Corporate) Shared Services Office
2014.01 - 2016.10

Universidad Externado de Colombia
2007.06 - 2012.05

Director of Finance

(Hilton Hotels) Hilton
6 2020 - Current
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