Morris Siyman

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DISC Type : cdi

Regional Vice President of Operations at Shaner Hotels

United States

Overview

Morris Siyman is a seasoned hotel executive with over 25 years of industry experience, primarily with Marriott brands. As Regional VP of Operations at Shaner Hotels, he leverages his expertise in team management and guest services to drive operational success across multiple properties in Ohio. He holds a BBA from The University of Georgia.

He has deep professional interests in premier hotel brands like Marriott and Hilton, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. He has also been involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association, showing a commitment to the broader hospitality community.

Unique fact: In a previous role, a colleague stated that working with Morris was "like working with Bill Marriott, " highlighting his exceptional leadership and industry acumen.

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Hard To Convince

Fast Follower

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Hotel Operations
His career is defined by overseeing daily operations, managing large portfolios for Shaner, Marriott, and Hilton, and driving business growth through efficient management.
Team Leadership
Emphasizes staff development and believes well-supported teams deliver superior guest experiences, a principle demonstrated throughout his management roles.
Guest Service Excellence
Has a proven record of transforming hotels by restoring high service and quality standards, significantly improving TripAdvisor rankings and RevPar in past roles.

Media Appearances

Morris has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2020
Regional Vice President of Operations at Shaner Hotels
9-2011 - 12-2020
General Manager/Regional Manager at Shaner Hotels
5-2006 - 8-2011
General Manager -Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa at Columbia Sussex Corporation
4-2005 - 5-2006
General Manager -Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort & Marina at Columbia Sussex Corporation
7-2002 - 5-2005
General Manager -Savannah Marriott Riverfront at Columbia Sussex Corporation

Education

1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of Georgia

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Exp : 30 Location : United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Regional Vice President of Operations at Shaner Hotels
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Insights For Selling To Morris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Morris is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Morris

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Morris move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Morris take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Morris

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