Erlin Moya
Franchise Partner
Division: Hospitality
Locations: San Diego & Orange County – CA
Erlin Evangelista Moya
Franchise Partner, Gecko Hospitality
Hospitality Division | California (San Diego & Orange County)
Phone: (619) 304-4206 | Email: erlin.moya@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erlinevangelistamoya/
About Erlin
Erlin Evangelista Moya is a hospitality recruiter with Gecko Hospitality serving the California market. Erlin’s focus: Hotel operations, food and beverage, sales and revenue management recruiting (San Diego & Orange County); luxury, full service and select properties.
Background & Experience
28+ years in hospitality; began at the corporate offices of Bristol Hotels & Resorts (now IHG Hotels) and advanced through housekeeping, front desk, night audit, guest services, accounting, reservations, revenue management, and sales to General Manager; track record turning around underperforming properties, overseeing large-scale renovations, system upgrades, and hotel market repositioning; hotel panelist at HelmsBriscoe’s Southwest Conference and speaker at Amadeus Hospitality’s national sales convention.
Areas of Focus
Positions: General Manager and Assistant General Manager; Director of Operations and Rooms Division leaders; Food & Beverage and Sales leadership; Executive Committee and senior hotel leadership; multi-property and regional leaders
Markets served: California (San Diego & Orange County)
How Erlin Evaluates Talent
I start by learning about a candidate’s career journey to understand their professional growth and progression. I explore their key accomplishments and successes to gain insight into the value they bring. I assess their experience, skills, and strengths to determine their fit for current opportunities and to uncover potential paths for future growth. And I work to understand their career goals, motivations, and expectations, so I can help guide their future opportunities and decisions.
Erlin’s Market Perspective
California has a strong and diverse pool of hospitality talent. With new hotel openings, property renovations, and large-scale development projects across the state, demand remains high for experienced leaders across operations, sales, revenue management, and guest services who can drive business performance and exceptional guest experiences. Today’s candidates are prioritizing work-life balance, competitive compensation, strong company culture, and clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Advice
For employers: Come prepared to share your goals, challenges, and hiring needs so I can identify the right talent to support your team and drive your business forward.
For candidates: Help me understand your strengths, accomplishments, and what makes you a valuable addition to an organization.
In Erlin’s Words
“I understand hospitality because I’ve lived it, and I recruit accordingly.”
Erlin Moya
Franchise Partner
Division: Hospitality
Locations: San Diego & Orange County – CA
Erlin Evangelista Moya
Franchise Partner, Gecko Hospitality
Hospitality Division | California (San Diego & Orange County)
Phone: (619) 304-4206 | Email: erlin.moya@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erlinevangelistamoya/
About Erlin
Erlin Evangelista Moya is a hospitality recruiter with Gecko Hospitality serving the California market. Erlin’s focus: Hotel operations, food and beverage, sales and revenue management recruiting (San Diego & Orange County); luxury, full service and select properties.
Background & Experience
28+ years in hospitality; began at the corporate offices of Bristol Hotels & Resorts (now IHG Hotels) and advanced through housekeeping, front desk, night audit, guest services, accounting, reservations, revenue management, and sales to General Manager; track record turning around underperforming properties, overseeing large-scale renovations, system upgrades, and hotel market repositioning; hotel panelist at HelmsBriscoe’s Southwest Conference and speaker at Amadeus Hospitality’s national sales convention.
Areas of Focus
Positions: General Manager and Assistant General Manager; Director of Operations and Rooms Division leaders; Food & Beverage and Sales leadership; Executive Committee and senior hotel leadership; multi-property and regional leaders
Markets served: California (San Diego & Orange County)
How Erlin Evaluates Talent
I start by learning about a candidate’s career journey to understand their professional growth and progression. I explore their key accomplishments and successes to gain insight into the value they bring. I assess their experience, skills, and strengths to determine their fit for current opportunities and to uncover potential paths for future growth. And I work to understand their career goals, motivations, and expectations, so I can help guide their future opportunities and decisions.
Erlin’s Market Perspective
California has a strong and diverse pool of hospitality talent. With new hotel openings, property renovations, and large-scale development projects across the state, demand remains high for experienced leaders across operations, sales, revenue management, and guest services who can drive business performance and exceptional guest experiences. Today’s candidates are prioritizing work-life balance, competitive compensation, strong company culture, and clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Advice
For employers: Come prepared to share your goals, challenges, and hiring needs so I can identify the right talent to support your team and drive your business forward.
For candidates: Help me understand your strengths, accomplishments, and what makes you a valuable addition to an organization.
In Erlin’s Words
“I understand hospitality because I’ve lived it, and I recruit accordingly.”