Anthony Dawson-Ellis

Hospitality Developer & Asset Strategist | Enhancing Asset Performance through Efficiency, Design & Operational Excellence

Lake Placid, New York, United States

About

Senior real estate and operations leader with 30+ years of experience managing income-producing properties, capital projects, and complex stakeholder environments. Licensed NY REALTOR® and former hotel Owner/Operator and General Manager in the Adirondacks. My background includes full-cycle asset oversight: construction supervision as acting General Contractor, renovation planning, financial performance management, regulatory coordination, and implementation of integrated property and point-of-sale technology systems. I have overseen lodging and Food & Beverage operations, including margin analysis, labor controls, vendor management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. I approach property as both a physical asset and an economic instrument. My work centers on disciplined asset stewardship, market-informed decision making, and structured operational systems that support long-term sustainability. I am particularly interested in roles focused on real property analysis, capital oversight, and institutional accountability.

Experience

  • General Manager at HHM Hotels
    Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 · 3 mos

  • General Manager at Lark
    May 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • REALTOR® at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Investment Specialist

  • Hospitality Consultant at Designed Hospitality, LLC
    Jun 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Site Assessment & Selection • Contract Negotiation • Construction Management • Revenue Management • Full-Cycle Project Management • Asset Management • Financial Analysis • Risk Mitigation • Strategic Creativity & Flexibility • Quality Assurance

  • Owner/Operator at Haus on Mirror Lake
    Mar 2008 - Nov 2018 · 10 yrs 9 mos

    Boutique lodging property design, development, branding, & operations