Sherdan

Revenue Manager

Cloud Nine Airbnb • Freelance

Nov 2025 - Present • 7 mos

During my tenure managing revenue for Cloud Nine Airbnb, I spearheaded a high-stakes optimization project for a premium 1-bedroom "Iceboat" unit in the competitive Toronto market. My primary objective was to engineer a comprehensive pricing and occupancy strategy that capitalized on the massive influx of travelers during the Canadian holiday season while simultaneously insulating the portfolio against the inevitable mid-winter slump. By implementing a sophisticated, data-driven approach to dynamic revenue management, I successfully steered the property through the peak December period, achieving a remarkable 90% occupancy rate. This strategic push resulted in nearly $8,000 in revenue for the holiday season alone—an exceptional feat for a single-bedroom unit. This was accomplished by meticulously balancing aggressive premium pricing for high-demand dates with tactical "gap-filler" discounts to ensure no night went unbooked, utilizing real-time market analytics to outperform local competitors. Beyond the holiday surge, I focused on stabilizing the property's financial health during the challenging low-season months of January and February. Understanding the unique constraints of the Canadian winter, where travel demand often hits a seasonal floor, I pivoted the strategy from high-turnover vacation stays to a "stability-first" model. This involved the implementation of aggressive length-of-stay discounts and the optimization of the Airbnb algorithm to target mid-term stays, such as digital nomads and domestic travelers seeking temporary winter housing in Toronto.

Revenue Manager

Zavora Corp • Freelance

Oct 2025 - Present • 8 mos

At Zavora Corp (Oct 2025 - Present), I specialize in optimizing vacation rental properties. For new Airbnb listings, I implement a dynamic pricing strategy based on market data, competitor analysis, and forecasting to maximize occupancy and revenue. In the first month, I focus on establishing an introductory price, securing initial bookings and reviews, and then gradually adjusting rates based on seasonal trends to boost sales. My efforts have consistently led to higher occupancy rates and increased revenue for properties under management, setting them up for long-term success.