Kellen Georgi

Founder / President

NYU Hospitality Finance Club · New York, New York, United States

Present

A student-run club focused on the financial aspects of hospitality — from hotel acquisitions and asset management to lending, development, ownership, and investments. *Exclusive to SPS Students*

Private Equity Summer Analyst

Global Hospitality Investment Group · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Hotel Acquisitions & Development

Summer Acquisitions Analyst

Westmont Hospitality · London, United Kingdom

• Assisted the development team in financial modeling, underwriting, site visits, feasibility studies, and putting together investor decks • Assisted with underwriting potential real estate and structured finance acquisitions, modeling complex cash flow, researching competitive properties and real estate markets, and providing asset performance analysis • Performed financial analysis and evaluated potential investment opportunities to support strategic expansion and optimize the company's property portfolio • Monitored financial metrics and implementing cost-effective measures to enhance asset value

Operations Intern

Hoshino Resorts · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Interned for all hotel departments in operations. This included accounting, sales and marketing, management, housekeeping, engineering, front desk, food and beverage, engineering, and laundry • Tracked revenue and expenses, organized financial statements and reports, and managed payroll • Managed check-ins and check-outs, supporting housekeeping tasks, aiding in event setups, and addressing guest inquiries and concerns.

Sales and Marketing Intern

westdrift Manhattan Beach (a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel) · Manhattan Beach, California, United States

• Supported the development and execution of marketing campaigns, assisted with market research and analysis, and helped create promotional materials • Collaborated with the sales team to generate leads, update customer databases, and prepare sales presentations • Assisted with recruitment processes, including screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new employees

Accounting Intern

Su Nido Inn (Your Nest in Ojai) · Ojai, California, United States

• Provided personalized guest services, including check-ins, check-outs, and handling reservations • Addressed guest inquiries and special requests with a high level of professionalism, ensuring an exceptional guest experience • Assisted with financial record-keeping, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing expense reports

Accounting Intern

Casa Ojai Inn · Ojai, California, United States

• Supported the preparation of financial statements, helped with budget tracking, and conducted financial data analysis to aid in decision-making • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and provided administrative support to the accounting team, contributing to the hotel's financial accuracy and efficiency

Operations Intern

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica, California, United States

• Interned for all hotel departments in operations, including human resources, housekeeping, engineering, laundry, social media, accounting, front desk, food and beverage, and management • Assisted current and prospective employees in human resources, observed cleaning protocols and helped with passing room inspections, repaired hotel equipment, ran all social media accounts, and processed invoices