Ryan Krukar Crde, Chdm

Ryan Krukar CRDE CHDM has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the hospitality industry.

Ryan is currently the Director of Strategy & Operations at Awestruck, a rapidly growing Marketing/Advertising Agency. Prior to joining Awestruck, Ryan was the Director of Digital Media at the same company.

Before their tenure at Awestruck, Ryan served as the Director of Strategy & Operations at ideal.

From 2018 to 2022, Ryan worked as the Regional Director of Operations at Charlestowne Hotels.

Prior to that, they held positions at Inntopia, where they served as the Director of Business Development and as a Business Intelligence Specialist.

Ryan's experience also includes roles at Topnotch Resort and Spa, where they served as the Resort General Manager, and at Trapp Family Lodge, where they held positions as the Director of Lodging & Marketing and as the Revenue & Reservations Manager.

Ryan began their career in the hospitality industry at Stone House 1854, where they served as the Director of Operations and later as the Director of Reservations & Guest Services.

Ryan's early career also included roles at Destination Hotels, where they worked as an Assistant Rooms Manager and as an Alpine Concierge.

Overall, Ryan Krukar CRDE CHDM has a wealth of experience in strategy, operations, digital media, business development, revenue management, and guest services within the hospitality industry.

Ryan Krukar CRDE CHDM obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from the University of Vermont. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained several certifications including IBM Marketing Cloud Fundamentals from IBM in August 2017, Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute in November 2015, Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM) from HSMAI in March 2015, and Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME) from HSMAI in July 2013.