Garret Corcoran

Current

• Vice President of Operations at HKHotels
• President at The Irish Business Organization of New York
• CEO & Founder at GM Corcoran Hospitality

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Past

• HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER, at Marriott International
• General Manager at Troutbeck Estate and Resort
• General Manager at Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

• Front Office Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Cleveland

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Education

• Fitzpatrick Hotel Group
• Dublin City University
• Blackrock College

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Recommended

59 people have recommended Garret

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Hospitality

Websites

• HK HOTELS
• Irish Business Organization

Garret Corcoran’s Summary

Began in the hotel industry 1984 in Europe, came to United States 1989. I trained with Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, which is one of the premier hotel companies in Ireland. United States experience is with Ritz Carlton, Fitzpatrick Hotels and Marriott International. I'm very active in my community and truly believe in giving back: I served as president of The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce for 5 years and currenly hold a seat on the Board. Also served as president of The Dutchess County Hospitality Industry Council (21 member hotels) for several years.Currently serve as president of The Irish Business Organization Of New York. I have served on the Dutchess County Tourism Advisory Board, Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation Board and The Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board. I am also an active member of The Luxury Marketing Council of New York since it's founding in 1994. Member of the Board of the Irish International Business Network (New York chapter).

Garret Corcoran’s Specialties:

Expert leadership skills, focused on creative and forward thinking, extremely reliable, excellent event / project coordinator, have a natural ability to connect individuals of quality with each other. A great motivator. Stong ability to control costs, improve repeat business, raise customer service levels, hire and retain quality staff and increase productivity.

Garret Corcoran’s Experience

• Vice President of Operations

  HKHotels

  (Hospitality industry)

  November 2008 — Present (9 months)

• President

  The Irish Business Organization of New York

  (Civic & Social Organization industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

  The primary Irish networking organization in New York since the 1970's.

• CEO & Founder

  GM Corcoran Hospitality

  (Hospitality industry)

  April 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)

• HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER,

  Marriott International

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MAR; Hospitality industry)

  February 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 9 months)

  The Residence Inn by Marriott, Poughkeepsie: 128 suite upscale extended stay property. Oversaw all aspects of the operation and business.

• General Manager

  Troutbeck Estate and Resort

  (Partnership; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)

  May 1995 — January 2007 (11 years 9 months)

  Ran and was responsible for all aspects of the business from bugeting, sales, marketing, human resources, food, beverage & rooms operations as well as overseeing the adjacent private community.

• General Manager

  Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)

  1992 — 1995 (3 years)

  Oversaw all aspects of the operation of this luxury boutique hotel.

• Front Office Manager

  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Cleveland

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Hospitality industry)

  1990 — 1992 (2 years)

Garret Corcoran’s Education

• Fitzpatrick Hotel Group

  Diploma , Hotel Management , 1984 — 1989

• Dublin City University

  Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Financial Management 1983 — 1984

• Blackrock College

  English, French, Business Organization, Financial Accounting 1979 — 1983

Additional Information

Garret Corcoran’s Websites:

• HK HOTELS
• Irish Business Organization

Garret Corcoran’s Interests:

All aspects of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry. Wines, international travel, music, and the luxury product arena. Sales skills and professional networking. Electric guitar, fishing with my kids and just relaxing at home with family.

Garret Corcoran’s Groups:

President of The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce (2003 - 2008), Board Member 2008 -
President of The Hospitality Industry Council of Dutchess County: 2004 - 2008
Member of The Luxury Marketing Council of New York
President of The Irish Business Organization of New York: 2008, 2009
Member of The Board of The Maplebrook School Foundation

•    eOffice
•    Executive Suite
•    International Network of Social Entrepreneurs
•    Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
•    Foodies
•    HoteLIers
•    BizBash—Event Planners Gather
•    Hospitality Recruiting Network { 2000++ Hospitality Recruiters}
•    Hotel Pros
•    Restaurant Network
•    NEW YORK CITY
•    Hotel Industry Professionals Worldwide
•    Irish Business Organization of New York (IBO-NY)
•    Wine2.0
•    Revenue Management Professionals
•    Luxury Hoteliers
•    Blackrock College Alumni
•    New York Real Estate & Construction Networking Group
•    Hospitalityforum
•    International Hospitality Consultants
•    Restaurant & Hospitality Experts
•    Hospitality Career Network
•    Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
•    U2 network
•    Restaurant Insider Magazine
•    MurphGuide Readers
•    HR Elite Group
•    HVS Executive Search
•    New York City Networking Association

Garret Corcoran’s Honors:

Hospitality Award 2004 from Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation
Citation from New York State Senator Saland in recognition of Community Service

Garret Corcoran’s Contact Settings

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• new ventures
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• business deals
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