Robert J. Goldsack, Jr AIA
Professional SummaryMy professional experience with the hospitality field began in high school when I took a position as a houseman at Holiday Inn. Shortly thereafter, during college, I quickly mastered a variety of jobs working with Ramada Inn, starting as night auditor, then front desk staff, then a year as executive housekeeper. I also had the opportunity to build on this operations experience with design work on hotel and restaurant projects during my architectural internship after joining Marriott’s design studio in 1988.
A year later, I achieved architectural licensure and currently hold architectural licenses in six mid-Atlantic jurisdictions. My career has included proprietorship of three architectural practices that primarily focused on hospitality and restaurant design, as well as extensive experience with major hotel brands. While working with Choice hotels, I helped to launch the Cambria Suites brand. Having two tours with Marriott, I have enjoyed the opportunities managing both the design and construction of several brands—in addition to mentoring junior colleagues in their career growth.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
Work Experience Sr. Manager, Design & Project Manager, Oct. 2015 – Jan. 3. 2025, Marriott International, Bethesda, MD
Principal, 2009 – Oct. 2015, Robert Goldsack Hospitality Architects Hagerstown, MD
Director; Project and Construction Management. 2006 - 2009, Choice Hotels International, Silver Springs, MD
Principal, 2003 - 2006, Expo Architects & Engineers. Hagerstown, MD
Senior Project Manager, 1996 – 2003, Marriott International, Bethesda, MD
Principal, 1992 - 1996, Expo Architects, Germantown, MD Director of New Projects and Construction Management, 1992-1993, Guest Services, Inc., Fairfax, VA
Front Desk Supervisor, 1991 -1992, Courtyard by Marriott, Gaithersburg, MD
Design Manager, Courtyard, 1988 – 1991, Marriott Corporation, Bethesda, MD
Job Caption, 1986-1988, Jeffrey A. Beer, Architects, Warren, NJ
Project Manager, 1983-1986, The RBA Group, Morristown, NJ
Principal, 2009 – Oct. 2015, Robert Goldsack Hospitality Architects Hagerstown, MD
Director; Project and Construction Management. 2006 - 2009, Choice Hotels International, Silver Springs, MD
Principal, 2003 - 2006, Expo Architects & Engineers. Hagerstown, MD
Senior Project Manager, 1996 – 2003, Marriott International, Bethesda, MD
Principal, 1992 - 1996, Expo Architects, Germantown, MD Director of New Projects and Construction Management, 1992-1993, Guest Services, Inc., Fairfax, VA
Front Desk Supervisor, 1991 -1992, Courtyard by Marriott, Gaithersburg, MD
Design Manager, Courtyard, 1988 – 1991, Marriott Corporation, Bethesda, MD
Job Caption, 1986-1988, Jeffrey A. Beer, Architects, Warren, NJ
Project Manager, 1983-1986, The RBA Group, Morristown, NJ