Hotels & sales
From Kitchens to Hotels
After breaking his hand, Ryan found himself at a crossroads. Cooking had been a major part of his life, but the injury gave him an unexpected opportunity to step back and consider where he wanted his career to go next. He decided to take what he had learned in the kitchen and bring it into a different side of hospitality: hotels.
That transition brought him to the Royal Frenchmen Hotel in New Orleans, an iconic property nestled on Frenchmen Street, surrounded by the city's legendary jazz clubs, music venues, and unmistakable energy. As Front Desk Manager, Ryan was introduced to the many moving parts behind a boutique hotel and quickly learned that hospitality extended far beyond the guest experience.
He became involved in the day-to-day operation of the property, from managing the front desk and supporting guests to coordinating with different departments and handling the challenges that come with running a boutique hotel. It was his first opportunity to see hospitality from an operational perspective and gave him a foundation that would continue to shape his career.
What started as a change in direction after an injury ultimately became the beginning of Ryan's career in hotel and hospitality management.
into luxury sales
After the Royal Frenchmen, Ryan continued expanding his experience in hospitality, joining the Marriott as a Sales Coordinator at one of the city’s larger hotel properties. Moving from the intimate world of boutique hotels into a large-scale operation gave him a new perspective on the complexity and coordination required to serve guests at scale.
During his time with Marriott, an opportunity arose to experience a completely different market. Ryan traveled to Dallas and ultimately decided to take his career in a new direction, stepping outside of traditional hospitality and into luxury motorcycle sales. He later took on a leadership role with Harley-Davidson, overseeing the Riding Academy and guiding customers through the process of becoming licensed riders and Harley-Davidson owners.
Although the motorcycle industry was a departure from his culinary and hotel background, the experience allowed Ryan to continue developing the skills that have defined his career: sales, customer experience, operations, leadership, and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
taking it to new york
Now, Ryan is bringing everything he has learned to New York City, the greatest city in the world. With a career shaped by kitchens, restaurants, boutique hotels, large scale hotel operations, and luxury sales, he brings a perspective built on experience, adaptability, and a deep understanding of hospitality. New York is not the destination. It is the stage for what comes next.