Donovan Stephens

General Manager The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC

Donovan Stephens is an experienced hotel management professional currently serving as the General Manager of The Viv Hotel in Anaheim with Schulte Hospitality Group since April 2023. Previously, Donovan held general manager positions at HRI Lodging's DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Dana Point and Chesapeake Hospitality's DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites in Pittsburgh, where significant staff rebuilding occurred post-COVID-19. Donovan's expertise includes managing various hotel types, overseeing operational improvements, financial performance enhancement, and team satisfaction, notably reducing staff turnover at Hotel Alba Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Earlier career roles include Vice President Operations at Unique Hotel Management Group and multiple general manager positions across different properties within Driftwood Hospitality Management and Lodgian. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University.

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