La Quinta Resort & Club
Address: 49499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (760) 564-4111: : : : : Website: Category: : Place name: Website: http://www.laquintaresort.com/ Category: Golf Resort Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Ads Check availability These ads are based on your current search terms. They may also be based on:• Your activity on Google on this device (for example, your searches) Prices are the public rates available from our partners for the dates shown.Learn more about pricesUnless you specified dates, we chose the dates shown based on room availability, or browsing activity and recent searches saved in your Web & App Activity. You can manage how your data is used in Privacy settings.ad settings Tue, Jan 22 Wed, Jan 23 2 1 guest2 guests3 guests4 guests View La Quinta Resort & Club · Official site$259Get up to 5% off plus free Wi-Fi with free enrollment $259 Hotels.com Genuine Guest Reviews · 24/7 Customer Service $259 Booking.com $259 Orbitz.com $259 KAYAK.com $259 Expedia.com $259 Priceline $259 Travelocity.com $253 Amoma.com $259 Agoda $241 Nustay.comView more room rates View more rates from $241Couldn't update prices. Try again.La Quinta Resort & ClubTotal: $336/night$259View room rates on La Quinta Resort & Club Hotels.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Hotels.com Booking.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Booking.com Orbitz.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Orbitz.com KAYAK.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on KAYAK.com Expedia.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Expedia.com PricelineTotal: $326/night$259View room rates on Priceline Travelocity.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Travelocity.com Amoma.comTotal: $293/night$253View room rates on Amoma.com AgodaTotal: $326/night$259View room rates on Agoda Nustay.comTotal: $287/night$241View room rates on Nustay.com La Quinta Resort & Club49499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 1,498 reviews Ads Check availability These ads are based on your current search terms. They may also be based on:• Your activity on Google on this device (for example, your searches) Prices are the public rates available from our partners for the dates shown.Learn more about pricesUnless you specified dates, we chose the dates shown based on room availability, or browsing activity and recent searches saved in your Web & App Activity. You can manage how your data is used in Privacy settings.ad settings Check in Tue, Jan 22 Check out Wed, Jan 23La Quinta Resort & ClubTotal: $336/night$259View room rates on La Quinta Resort & Club Hotels.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Hotels.com Booking.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Booking.com Orbitz.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Orbitz.com KAYAK.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on KAYAK.com Expedia.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Expedia.com PricelineTotal: $326/night$259View room rates on Priceline Travelocity.comTotal: $331/night$259View room rates on Travelocity.com Amoma.comTotal: $293/night$253View room rates on Amoma.com AgodaTotal: $326/night$259View room rates on Agoda Nustay.comTotal: $287/night$241View room rates on Nustay.com Hotel details Dating from 1926 and set on 45 acres, this bright golf resort is 1.1 miles from Old Town La Quinta shopping center. … MORE Warmly decorated rooms and suites provide Internet access, flat-screen TVs and minifridges; some have fireplaces and sitting areas. Upgraded quarters can add private patios, plush living rooms and/or 4-poster beds. Villas are also available. Room service is offered. Amenities include 6 restaurants, an outdoor pool, a gym, a spa and tennis courts. Guests also have access to 6 golf courses, including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. A resort fee applies. Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Laundry service Business center Free breakfast Pet-friendly Room service Kid-friendly Restaurant Kitchens in some rooms Airport shuttle Hot tub Spa Fitness center Golf course Bar Smoke-free View more amenities View fewer amenities Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of La Quinta Resort & Club Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Review summary Review summaries provided by TrustYou. Rooms · Guests liked the large rooms, though some said they were dated & cleanliness & maintenance could be improved · Guests liked the large bathrooms, though some said cleanliness could be improved · Rooms had views Location · Sightseeing nearby Service & facilities · Guests appreciated the friendly, professional staff · Guests enjoyed the pool · Guests spoke highly of management, though some said reception & housekeeping could be improved View all reviews Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (10)
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La Quinta Resort & Club Employees
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa May 2013 - Present
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa March 2008 - May 2013
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa July 2005 - March 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2002 - July 2005
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting, Budgets, English, Customer Service, Windows, Research, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Forecasting, Resorts
Education
University of La Verne 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
California State University-San Bernardino 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Franklin Templeton Investments July 2014 - Present
Franklin Templeton Investments September 2010 - June 2014
InterContinental Hotels Group July 2009 - September 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2008 - May 2009
Franklin Templeton Investments June 2006 - December 2007
Doubletree Hotel - San Jose September 2002 - June 2006
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1992 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
City College of San Francisco 1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2011 - July 2014
The Home Depot 2009 - 2011
Skills
Filing, Payroll, Invoice Processing, Phone Etiquette, Computer-savvy, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Customer Satisfaction, Managing Associates, Microsoft Excel, Front Office, Resorts, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning
Education
College of the Desert 2013 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Cal State Fullerton 2006 — 2007
La Quinta High School
Viceroy Palm Springs September 2014 - March 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club 2013 - 2014
Ace Hotel / Atelier Ace February 2012 - May 2013
Tommy Bahama February 2011 - June 2012
Anthropologie July 2010 - February 2011
Quiksilver October 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Press Kits, Social Media, Non-profits, Sales Management, Group Presentations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Sales, News Release Writing, Public Speaking, Marketing, Customer Service, Management, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Hotels, Nonprofits, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Trade Shows, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Industry
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2008 — 2012
bachelor's degree in communications, Mass Communications
College of the Desert 2002 — 2005
associates degree, Liberal Art, G.E.
Panda express May 2013 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2008 - Present
The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch January 2013 - March 2013
Olive Garden Restaurant June 2011 - August 2011
It's A Grind Coffee House July 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Resorts, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Restaurant Management, Sales, Micros, Banquets, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree, Hospitality Management / Minor in International Business, Hospitality Management, GPA: 3.61
College of the Desert 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts Degree, Hotel & Restaurant Management, GPA: 3.78, High honors
Fantasy Springs Casino January 2014 - Present
Target January 2007 - Present
Target January 2008 - May 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Internal Investigations, Asset Protection, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Private Investigations, Corporate Security, Organized Retail Crime, Shrinkage, Surveillance, Loss Prevention, CCTV, Physical Security, Interrogation Techniques, Workplace Violence, Fraud, Investigation, Interviews, Fraud Detection, Loss Prevention..., Background Checks, Security Management
Education
College of the Desert 2003 — 2009
AAS, Criminal Justice
California State University-San Bernardino 2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Coachella Valley High School 1999 — 2003
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2015 - Present
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa July 2010 - April 2015
Hotel Palomar, formerly Se San Diego Hotel June 2009 - November 2009
Hotel Palomar, formerly Se San Diego Hotel September 2008 - June 2009
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa September 2006 - September 2008
Marriott International February 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Spa, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Pre-opening, Event Management, Restaurants, Banquets, Food, Food & Beverage, Food
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Callaway Golf February 2015 - Present
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort August 2009 - Present
Golden State Golf Tour March 2007 - August 2010
On Detour, LLC March 2005 - March 2007
The Riviera Country Club March 2004 - March 2005
North Hills Country Club March 2002 - March 2004
Nissequogue Golf Club Inc April 2000 - March 2002
La Quinta Resort & Club October 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Golf, Event Management, Event Planning, Sports, Sports Marketing, Customer Service, Sports Management, Hospitality, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Sponsorship, Marketing, Golf Courses, Tourism, Sales
Education
UC Irvine
Business
East Cooper Heating and Air October 2014 - Present
Bartercard USA September 2013 - September 2014
Destination Hotels and Resorts July 2010 - August 2013
Destination Hotels and Resorts July 2009 - July 2010
Embassy Suites Hotel Omaha September 2008 - June 2009
Destination Hotels and Resorts May 2005 - August 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Sales, Meeting Planning, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Convention Services, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Customer Service
Education
Colorado State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Business
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2004 - April 2014
Boyne Mountain Resort 2008 - 2008
Claremont Resort & Spa 2006 - 2006
Westin Hotels & Resorts October 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, Spa, BLS and CPR Certified
Education
College of the Desert
Associate of Science (A.S.), Social Sciences
Utah College of Massage Therapy Inc-Salt Lake City
Therapeutic Massage
White House Black Market August 2009 - April 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club 2004 - 2009
Guess Kids/ Guess Home Collection 1994 - 1997
Education
American College of Applied Arts
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts (AA)
The Palmer House Hotel & Restaurant May 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2014 - May 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2013 - December 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign December 2009 - January 2013
Hilton Los Angeles Airport July 2006 - December 2009
Holiday Inn Select June 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Catering, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Hospitality Industry, Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Milford High School 1997 — 2001
General studies
Loews Hotels September 2013 - Present
Associated Luxury Hotels International February 2013 - September 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2006 - February 2013
Hotel Zoso November 2004 - December 2006
Wyndham Emerald Plaza December 2003 - November 2004
Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel August 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Pre-opening, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Business Travel, Front Office, Property Management..., Spa, Rooms Division, Restaurants, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, Golf, Food & Beverage, Revenue Forecasting, Luxury, Hotel Administration, Guest Service Management, Sales Management, Event Planning, Incentives, Leisure, OnQ, Lodging, Event Management, Hotel Booking, Convention Services, Destination Marketing, Opening Hotels, Delphi, Concierge Services, Micros, Incentive Travel, Banquets, Budgets, Leadership, Pre-opening experience, Online Travel, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Menu Development
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration
Moorpark Community College 1991 — 1993
Remini's Italian Restaurant July 2012 - Present
The Seelbach Hilton Hotel 2009 - 2011
The Arrabelle Resort 2008 - 2009
Blu Ember Restaurant at Rancho Las Palmas Resort 2007 - 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club 2007 - 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, Research, Hospitality, Social Media, Wine, Food Preparation, Food Industry, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Events Coordination, Opening Hotels, Hotels, POS Solutions, Team Building, Leadership Development, Product Development, Business Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Quality Control, Training, Time Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Sullivan University 2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Noble House Hotels & Resorts November 2012 - September 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2010 - December 2012
JW Marrio 2003 - 2008
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Catering, Restaurants, Event Planning, Menu Development, Event Management, Banquets, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hotels, Hotel Management, Pre-opening, Hospitality, Food, MICROS, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Recipes, Front Office
Education
Seattle Pacific University 1996 — 1999
Seattle Pacific University 1996 — 1998
Hilton San Diego Bayfront May 2015 - Present
Hilton San Diego Bayfront August 2014 - April 2015
Hilton San Diego Bayfront July 2012 - July 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2011 - June 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2011 - July 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2010 - February 2011
Marriott International January 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotel Management, OnQ, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Front Office, Hotels, Opening Hotels, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Booking, Concierge Services, Convention Services, Budgets, Catering, Guest Service Management, Restaurants, Leisure
Education
Glion Institute of a Higher Education 2008 — 2009
Post Graduate Certificate, Hospitality & Hotel Management
Smith College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Major: French; Minor: Spanish
Hotel del Coronado August 2014 - Present
Omni Hotels August 2012 - August 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2008 - August 2012
Westin Kierland Resort 2004 - 2008
Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore Resort October 1998 - August 2004
Sheraton Mesa Hotel September 1994 - October 1998
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort 1992 - 1994
THe Pointe Hilton Resort 1982 - 1994
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Event Management, Food, Marketing Strategy, Teamwork, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Menu Development, Restaurants, Budgeting, customer...
Education
Scottsdale Community College 1980 — 1981
none, none
Washington High School 1976 — 1980
High school diploma, General Studies
LUXE Vacation Homes July 2014 - Present
Vacation Palm Springs Rentals & Real Estate April 2004 - July 2014
Greater Palm Springs Realty Inc April 2004 - July 2014
Hilton Garden Inn February 2002 - April 2004
La Quinta Resort & Club May 1998 - February 2002
Disney Vacation Club January 1997 - May 1998
Hertz April 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Hotels, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Resorts
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
The Fairmont San Jose April 2013 - Present
The Fairmont San Francisco May 2012 - April 2013
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess November 2005 - May 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2004 - November 2005
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa August 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Banquet Operations, Resorts, Hotel Management, Pre-opening, Banquets, Hospitality, Micros, Tourism, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Rooms Division, Cuisine, Fine Dining, Pre-opening experience, Menu Engineering, Yield Management, Convention Services, Opera, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Booking, Property Management..., Restaurants, Catering, Menu Costing, Guest Service Management, Front Office, Recipes, Food Cost Management, Opening Hotels, Meeting Planning, Food Service, Pastry, MICROS
Education
Cornell University 2007 — 2008
Master food service management, Restaurant/Food Services Management
Ecole Hoteliere de Paris 1997 — 2000
BTS Marketing/Finance - Bac Techno Hotel/Restaurant/Culinary, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Lycee Baudimont Saint Charles - Arras France 1995 — 1997
CAP/BEP Culinary/Restaurant, Culinary / Restaurant - Hotel School
Envisage Advisors, LLC August 2014 - Present
R2F Investment Bankers August 2012 - July 2014
Translator 2006 - 2011
Palo Alto Unified School District September 2006 - June 2007
Tyco Plastics August 2004 - September 2006
Lithotype August 1998 - March 2004
La Quinta Resort & Club August 1988 - May 1994
Skills
Translator, Fluent in Spanish, Computer Literate, Quickbooks, Sales Management, Product Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales Operations, Sales, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Strategy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business 1994 — 1996
M.B.A., Marketing & International Business
University of Redlands 1985 — 1988
BA, Economics and Business Administration
The Standard Hotels June 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2010 - June 2014
Thompson Hotels - Commune Hotels + Resorts September 2007 - April 2010
Morgans Hotel Group September 2005 - September 2007
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants April 2005 - September 2005
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa September 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Resorts, Front Office, Concierge Services, Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Property Management..., Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Micros, Event Management, Tourism, Social Media, Payroll, Food, Hospitality, Training, Restaurant Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Pre-opening experience, Food & Beverage, Opera, Fine Dining, Process Scheduler, Opening Hotels, Lodging, Rooms Division..., OnQ, Time Management, Hospitality Industry, Management, Timesaver, Guest Service Management, Customer Satisfaction, Revenue Forecasting, Convention Services, Catering, MICROS, Hotel Booking
Education
San Francisco State University 2002 — 2006
Hospitality Administration/Management
Arizona Grand Resort November 2013 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2013 - November 2013
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa April 2012 - January 2013
Destination Hotels and Resorts April 2010 - January 2012
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego July 2007 - March 2010
Pointe South Mountain Resort & Spa 2002 - 2007
Royal Palms Hotel & Spa 1998 - 2002
Innisbrook Resort & Spa 1978 - 1996
Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Event Management, Catering, Payroll, Scheduling, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Micros, Conferences, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Pre-opening, Budgets, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Hotel Management, Front Office, Menu Development, Corporate Events, Convention Services, Opening Hotels, Yield Management, Rooms Division, Pre-opening experience, Revenue Analysis, Property Management..., Guest Service Management, Banquet Operations, Process Scheduler, MICROS
Education
Suffern Senior High School 1974 — 1978
Pasco-Hernando Community College
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
White Lodging Services July 2014 - Present
Aon Hewitt 2006 - 2014
Marriott International 2004 - 2006
Marriott International 1997 - 2005
La Quinta Resort & Club 1995 - 1997
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1992 - 1995
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Interviews, Recruiting, Taleo, Hotels, Deferred Compensation, Internet Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Sourcing, Succession Planning, Resorts, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, HR Consulting, New Hire Orientations, Labor Relations, Management, Hiring, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Screening, College Recruiting, HR Policies, PeopleSoft, Employee Training, Technical Recruiting, Executive Search, Benefits Negotiation, Employment Law, Temporary Placement, Organizational..., Screening Resumes, Hospitality, Employee Recognition, Payroll, Training, Organizational..., HR Transformation, Behavioral Interviewing, Recruitment Advertising, Contract Recruitment, Conflict Resolution, Catering
Education
University of North Texas
BS
Janine Cifelli Representation January 2009 - Present
Cifelli Chiropractic PC January 1999 - November 2008
Virgin Atlantic Airways 1989 - 1992
Necker Island 1989 - 1992
Doral Golf Resort 1987 - 1989
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1986 - 1987
La Quinta Resort & Club 1985 - 1986
Americana Canyon Hotel 1984 - 1985
Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Luxury, Hospitality, Sales, Leisure, Social Media Marketing, Incentive Travel, Incentives, Meeting Planning, Negotiation, Tourism, Trade Shows, Business Travel, Travel Management, Public Relations, Management
Education
Life University 1993 — 1998
DC, Chiropractic
Ads on Bottles 2014 - 2015
PHH Mortgage June 2012 - July 2013
Black Hills Consulting 2008 - 2011
CTX Mortgage, GMAC Mortgage & Signature Funding 2004 - 2008
Residential Property Management January 1993 - December 2003
Sweat 'n Smile, Inc. January 1991 - December 1992
Desert Off-Road Adventures July 1987 - June 1990
La Quinta Resort & Club May 1983 - June 1987
Skills
Residential Mortgages, Mortgage Lending, Mortgage Banking, Refinance, Loans, Loan Origination, Executive Support, Executive..., Office Management, Office Administration, Bookkeeping, Hospitality Industry, Special Events..., Finance, QuickBooks
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Recreation Administration, Systems Mgmnt Emphasis, Dean's List
San Diego State University-California State University 1990 — 1992
Minor, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort October 2014 - Present
Miramonte Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotels & Resorts Luxury Location December 2011 - June 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2009 - 2011
Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani April 2004 - December 2009
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts April 2000 - April 2004
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC January 1999 - April 2000
Adams Mark Hotels & Resorts March 1996 - January 1999
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1991 - 1996
Skills
Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Catering, Meeting Planning, Rooms Division, Banquets, Property Management..., Front Office, Convention Services, OnQ, Fine Dining, Leisure, Sales, Spa
Education
Cleveland State University
Hilton Worldwide April 2011 - Present
Justin David Textiles Hospitality Solutions April 2009 - April 2011
Udin & Associates March 2008 - April 2011
BuyEfficient February 2006 - March 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2004 - February 2006
NatureWell Inc October 2001 - January 2004
Lyon's of California, an ICH Company February 1998 - October 2001
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport April 1988 - September 1998
Hyatt Regency San Francisco January 1987 - May 1988
Borel Corporation May 1985 - February 1987
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Purchasing, Restaurants
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1978 — 1980
BS, Hospitality Management
Johnson and Wales University 1976 — 1978
AS, Culinary Arts
Carnival Corporation April 2014 - Present
HEI Hotels & Resorts March 2012 - March 2014
GfK MRI December 2011 - March 2012
Grand Events LLC / CrucerosToGo May 2008 - November 2011
Princess Cruises February 2004 - April 2008
Princess Cruises March 2003 - January 2004
Princess Cruises January 2001 - February 2003
La Quinta Resort & Club August 1999 - October 2000
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines (formerly Sheraton) December 1995 - May 1999
Sheraton Suite Wilmington July 1994 - November 1995
Skills
MS Office Suite, Fidelio, Web Design, Translation, Travel Planning, Travel Insurance, Hotel Management, Hotel Reservations, CRM software, Market Research, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Hotel Booking, Micros, Hospitality, Tourism, Sales, Forecasting, CRM, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Marketing, Budgets, MICROS, Revenue Cycle Management
Education
University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus 1998 — 2000
Masters, Business Administration, Marketing
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1989 — 1991
BS, Hotel, Restaurant Management
Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland 1987 — 1989
Associate Degree, Hotel & Restaurant Management
CMP Meeting Services September 2011 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2008 - September 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2003 - July 2008
Hilton Hawaiian Village September 1995 - December 2003
Hilton Waikoloa Village April 1993 - September 1995
Grand Hyatt Wailea October 1991 - April 1993
Hyatt Regency Kauai November 1990 - September 1991
Hyatt Regency Waikoloa February 1988 - November 1990
Opryland Hotel January 1978 - February 1988
Skills
Resorts, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Catering, Conferences, Convention Services, Hotels, Events, Banquets, Event Management, Food, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Pre-opening, Meeting Planning, Budgets, Restaurants, Hospitality, Weddings, Training, Menu Development, Marketing, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Hiring, Time Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, Sales, Tourism, Yield Management, Parties, Corporate Events, Incentives, Leisure, Management
Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee 1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, College of Home Economics, Hotel Management
Renaissance Hotels June 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & PGA WEST 2004 - Present
Omni Hotels February 2013 - May 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club April 1988 - February 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club 2005 - 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club 2005 - 2013
Landmark 1988 - 2006
Landmark 1988 - 2006
La Quinta Resort 1988 - 2006
PGA West 1989 - 2004
Education
College of the Desert 1989 — 1994
College of the Desert 1990 — 1991
Accounting and Business
Keller Williams Realty April 2011 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2009 - Present
Ladeki Restaurant Group 2006 - 2007
Disneyland Resort 1996 - 2006
Skills
Short Sales, Real Estate, REO, Food & Beverage, Property, Public Speaking
Education
Santa Ana College 1996 — 1999
A.A., Liberal Arts
Axis Meeting Management January 2012 - Present
iMedia Communications, Inc. 2010 - January 2012
iMedia Communications, Inc. 2005 - 2010
Digitrends 1999 - 2001
McGettigan Corporate Planning 1991 - 1999
La Quinta Resort & Club 1989 - 1991
Sheraton 1987 - 1989
Skills
Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Sales, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Start-ups
Education
Menlo College 1983 — 1986
B.S., Business Administration
Corona Del Mar High School 1978 — 1981
Kassie Smith Consulting January 2001 - Present
Kassie Smith Consulting January 2009 - Present
Kassie Smith Lifestyle Collections April 2003 - Present
Diamond Resorts International® January 2015 - June 2015
Kassie Smith Consulting March 2004 - February 2013
Lake Las Vegas Resort February 2000 - November 2009
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2008 - May 2009
Centex Destination Properties May 2007 - June 2008
Design Center West Inc. December 1993 - September 2007
Retail - Kassie Smith July 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Luxury, Design Development, Magazines, FF&E, Television, Construction Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Construction Documents, Scheduling, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Construction, Budgeting, Broadcast, Product Development, Feature Writing, Brand Development, Project Coordination, Design Research, Submittals, Budgets, Feature Articles, Process Scheduler, Interior Design, Furniture, Renovation, Space planning, Retail, Finish, Furnishings, Leadership, Marketing, Real Estate, Interior Architecture, Commercial Real Estate, Resorts, Event Planning, Purchasing, Project Planning, Hospitality, Property Management, Residential Homes, Custom Furniture, Investors, Real Estate Development, Retail Design, Residential Design, Floor Plans, Concept Design
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1989 — 1991
Interior Architecture
The Art Institute of Las Vegas 1983 — 1989
Interior Design
Charis Enterprises June 2005 - Present
The Cause Community Church January 2005 - Present
DAT Music June 1985 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2010 - July 2012
Hillside Community Church June 2006 - July 2012
HandyNotary.com June 2003 - January 2011
Maranatha High School 2000 - 2006
Faith Community Church September 1998 - February 2003
San Gabriel Christian School September 1996 - June 2002
Oral Roberts Ministries January 1984 - September 1986
Skills
Recording, Music, Band, Film, Improvisation, Teaching, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Pro Tools, Orchestration, Audio Engineering, Saxophone, Jazz Improvisation, Concerts, Songs, Film Scoring, Musicians, Classical, Entertainment, Composition, Music Industry, Logic Pro, Songwriting, Flute, Guitar, Woodwind, Singing, Chamber Music, Rock, Music Publishing, Jazz Band, Studio Recording, Jazz, Music Education, Clarinet, Music Production, Finale, Music Theory, Keyboards, Blues, Piano, Bass, Pianist
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Music performance
Oral Roberts University 1980 — 1985
Bachelors in Music, Music composition
West Virginia University 1978 — 1979
Bachelors, Music
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau December 2006 - Present
Hi-Lites Aveda 2002 - 2006
La Quinta Resort & Club 1999 - 2002
Skills
Online Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Hospitality, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Social Networking, Tourism, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Direct Marketing, HTML, Online Marketing, Website Development, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Blogging, Event Management, Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, New Business Development, Budgets, Media Planning, Advertising, Business Development, Email Marketing, Small Business, Strategic Planning, SEM, Account Management, SEO, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Team Building, Sales, Corporate Events
Education
CSU Chico
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Resort Management
Mission Hills Country Club February 2010 - Present
Indian Wells Country Club January 2007 - February 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club October 1998 - January 2007
Lake Lanier Islands Resort 2003 - 2003
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers October 1997 - October 1998
The Phoenician Resort 1994 - 1997
Scottsdale Princess Resort 1988 - 1993
Skills
Hotels, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Golf, Restaurants, Golf Courses, Catering, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Menu Development, Event Management, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Restaurant Management, Meeting Planning, Pre-opening, Budgets, Banquets, Income Statement, Fine Dining, Wine, Front Office
Education
University of Arizona 1985 — 1988
BA, Political Science, Finance
Scottsdale Community College 1984 — 1985
SolarCity September 2015 - Present
GRID Alternatives September 2013 - Present
SolarCity August 2014 - September 2015
SolarCity May 2014 - August 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2012 - August 2014
Sales and Design Consultant July 2013 - May 2014
National Solar Trainers 2013 - 2013
Skills
Photovoltaics, Sales, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Alternative Energy, Management, Supervising, Guitar, Fine Art, Bartending, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Paintball, Team Building, Travel, Solar Energy, Customer Service, Renewable Energy, Hotels, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel
Education
National solar trainers 2013 — 2013
Advanced PV instaler, Photovoltaics
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
First Judicial District Court May 2005 - Present
Hyatt Hotels Corporation January 1996 - February 2005
La Quinta Resort & Club October 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Odyssey, For The Record, Court Monitor, Tyler File & Serve, File on Q, Public Sector, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Scan, Office Management, Clerks, Courts, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Industrial Organization, Benefits Administration, Yield Management, Reservation
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2002 — 2003
Associate's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Junior 3.78 GPA
Match Point Resorts May 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2011 - Present
Tahoe Donner Tennis Center May 2011 - October 2014
PSIA Western Division 2002 - 2011
Northstar California 1997 - 2011
Northstar Tennis May 2000 - October 2010
Skills
Tennis, Resorts, Sports, Tournaments, Sports Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Public Speaking, Teaching, Management, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Ski, Time Management, Fitness, Fundraising
Education
Audubon Expedition Institute 1995 — 1996
Environmental Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1988 — 1992
BA, Anthropology, History
Fontainebleau Miami Beach May 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2013 - May 2014
KSL Resorts July 2011 - August 2013
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa August 2007 - June 2011
Lansdowne Resort April 2004 - July 2007
Brotman Winter Fried Communications November 2000 - March 2004
WTEM 1999 - 1999
Skills
Resorts, Budgets, E-commerce, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Public Relations, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Meeting Planning, Marketing Communications, Hotel Management, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Catering, Pre-opening, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Yield Management, Direct Marketing, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Sales, Market Planning, Tourism, Convention Services, Hotel Booking, Leisure, Online Marketing, Front Office, Spa, Rooms Division
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1995 — 1999
Journalism
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa January 2013 - Present
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa January 2010 - January 2013
Hospitality Performance Network March 2007 - January 2010
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa July 2004 - March 2007
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2003 - July 2004
Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority March 2003 - December 2003
Palm Springs Riviera Resort & Spa November 2001 - March 2003
Vanguard Integrity Professionals July 2000 - September 2001
Prestige Accommodations January 2000 - July 2000
Bobit Business Media August 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Meeting Planning, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Trade Shows, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Event Planning, Management, Sales, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Corporate Events, Negotiation, Hotel Management, Catering, Location Intelligence, Tourism, Yield Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 1980 — 1983
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2015 - Present
Omni Hotels & Resorts December 2013 - September 2015
Noble House Hotels & Resorts December 2010 - November 2013
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa October 2005 - December 2009
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa October 2003 - October 2005
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa November 2000 - October 2003
Skills
Swedish, Hotels, Resorts, Norwegian, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Catering, Rooms Division, Convention Services, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Banquets, Meeting Planning
Education
Broward College
Travel & Tourism/Hospitality
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau February 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2013 - February 2015
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board May 2011 - January 2013
Hilton Los Angeles Airport July 2010 - May 2011
Hilton Los Angeles Airport June 2005 - August 2010
Olive Crest November 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Event Management, Training, Event Planning, Sales, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Spanish, Management, Hotels, Social Media, Food & Beverage, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Catering, Forecasting
Education
University of Arizona 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
South Torrance High School 1994 — 1998
Window-ology: Shades, Shutters and More August 2013 - April 2015
Heritage Estates, A Leisure Care Community March 2013 - August 2013
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District October 2011 - March 2013
Aurum Strategies January 2009 - June 2011
Entertaining at Home February 2006 - March 2009
Carmel Highland Resort, Rancho Pensquitos, CA November 1989 - April 1991
La Quinta Resort & Club January 1988 - July 1989
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Event Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Event Management, Project Planning, Training, Sales, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
California State University-Chico 1985 — 1988
Recreation/Resort Management, Recreation Administration with an emphasis on Resort Managment
University of Arizona 1983 — 1985
General
The Resort at Pelican Hill March 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2013 - March 2014
Escena Lounge & Grill April 2013 - December 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2011 - June 2013
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine January 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Asian Cuisine, Knife Skills, Flavors, Soups, Sauces, Banquets, Cooking, Cuisine, Culinary Skills
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena 2007 — 2008
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts
Richard Gahr High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Renaissance Hotels July 2015 - Present
World Financial Group (WFG) July 2014 - Present
Embassy Suites September 2013 - July 2015
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel January 2010 - September 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Sales Management, Event Management, Account Management, Hotel Management, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Management, New Business Development, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, OnQ, Tourism, Resorts, Front Office, Micros, MICROS
Education
College of the Desert
Marriott International December 2013 - Present
Marriott International March 2003 - December 2013
Marriott International April 1998 - March 2003
Corporate Executive Chef August 1996 - March 1998
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 1994 - 1996
La Quinta Resort & Club 1987 - 1994
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hotels, Wine, Food Service, Hospitality Industry, Italian cuisine, Menu Development, Pastry, Pre-opening experience, Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Revenue Analysis, Sanitation, Pre-opening, Tourism, Mediterranean, Menu Engineering, Recipes, Catering, Banquets, Cost Control, Restaurant Management, Resorts, Restaurants, Micros, Food Safety, HACCP, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management, Opening Hotels, Fine Dining, Gourmet, Culinary Management, Income Statement, Cooking, Hiring, Event Management, Front Office, Hospitality, Food, Cuisine, Inventory Management, Budgets, Menu Costing
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1983 — 1984
AOS, Culinary
College of the Desert April 2015 - Present
California Psychcare October 2014 - Present
College of the Desert September 2014 - January 2015
UC Santa Barbara September 2012 - July 2014
College of the Desert June 2011 - June 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2009 - September 2011
Aflac December 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Insurance, Catering, Front Office, Career Counseling, Creative Direction, Event Planning
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology and Feminist Studies Double major. Educational Studies minor with Applied Psychology
College of the Desert 2009 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts A. A. Degree with emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
La Quinta High School
Resort at Squaw Creek by Destination Hotels and Resorts August 2012 - Present
Coastal Hotel Group October 2009 - June 2012
The Hotel Jerome October 2007 - November 2008
Panetiere Marketing July 2007 - October 2007
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2005 - July 2006
Woodfin Suite Hotels September 2002 - July 2005
Wyndham Worldwide September 2001 - August 2002
Wyndham Worldwide September 2000 - September 2001
Olympus Hospitality September 1998 - August 2000
Aloha Airlines 1987 - 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Coordination, Negotiation, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales, Trade Shows, Hotels, Hospitality, Event Planning, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Hotel Management, Meeting Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Hotel Booking, Lodging, Coaching, Business Travel, Leisure, Budgets, Sales Management, Training, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Incentives, Corporate Events, Delphi, Revenue Forecasting, Opening Hotels, Travel Management, Leisure Travel, Convention Services, Yield Management, Banquets, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Front Office, Food & Beverage, OnQ, Restaurants, Catering
Education
Eckerd College 1975 — 1979
BA, Education
Dean College 1974 — 1975
Simsbury High School 1970 — 1974
Palm Springs Convention Center May 2009 - Present
Mirus Promotions Inc. 2009 - 2015
PRA Destination Management 2005 - 2009
La Quinta Resort & Club March 2002 - December 2004
Tommy Bahama 2000 - 2002
Wet Seal, Inc 1996 - 2000
Wet Seal, Inc 1993 - 1996
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Tourism, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Corporate Events, Incentives, Catering, Sales, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Convention Services, Marketing, Customer Service, Budgets, Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 2001
Business Admin, Marketing
California State University-Chico 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Cal Poly Pomona August 2015 - Present
East Valley Community Health Center June 2014 - Present
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital January 2011 - March 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club 2008 - 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club 2008 - 2011
Skills
Leadership, Nutritional Counseling, Publicity, Medical Nutrition..., Spanish, PowerPoint, Diabetes Management, Microsoft Word, Child Nutrition, Public Speaking, Healthy Communities, Customer Service, Social Media, Food Safety, Management, Public Health, Hispanic Marketing, Research, Strategic Planning, English, Time Management, Teamwork, Quality Improvement, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Health Education, Event Planning
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Nutrition and Food Science
college of the desert
Terranea Resort by Destination Hotels & Resorts March 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2010 - March 2014
Casa Marina Resort, a Waldorf Astoria Resort November 2006 - August 2010
Radisson Hotels & Resorts 1991 - 2001
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, OnQ, Trade Shows, Property Management..., Hotel Booking, Tourism, Micros, Corporate Events, Rooms Division, Sales Management, Convention Services, Catering, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Leisure, Pre-opening, Lodging, Event Planning, Front Office, Banquets, Contract Negotiation, Incentives, Business Travel, Public Relations, Budgets, Sales, Restaurant Management, Luxury, Menu Development, Opening Hotels, Revenue Forecasting, Event Management, Online Travel, Incentive Travel, Delphi, Spa, Guest Service Management, Leisure Travel, GDS, Reservation, Fine Dining, Destination Marketing
Education
Grace High School
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations/Image Management
La Quinta Resort & Club June 2013 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Catering, Hospitality, Restaurant Marketing, Food & Beverage, Delphi, Communication, Administrative..., Phone Etiquette, Customer Service, Public Relations, Event Management, Restaurants
Education
College of the Desert
High School, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa April 2014 - Present
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa August 2010 - Present
PGA National Resort & Spa October 2009 - August 2010
JW Desert Springs Marriott August 2005 - November 2009
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Project Planning, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Event Planning, Resorts, Convention Services, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Incentives, Hotel Booking, Front Office, Corporate Events, Business Development, Leadership, Rooms Division, Menu Development, Incentive Travel, Revenue Forecasting, Leisure, Business Travel, OnQ, Sales Operations, Luxury
Education
College of the Desert 1997 — 1999
AA, Business Administration
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. March 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2014 - June 2015
Starbucks February 2012 - September 2014
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa June 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Hospitality, Personal Training, Direct Sales, Spa, Advertising Sales, Aesthetics, NASM, Personal Trainer, Tennis Coordinator, TRX Suspension Training, Functional Movement..., Circuit Training, Fitness Instruction, Boot Camp, Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Lifestyle, Wellness, Coaching, Yoga, Fitness Training, Small Business, Public Speaking, Golf Fitness
Education
National Academy of Sports Medicine 2014 — 2014
Certified Personal Trainer
Lu Ross Academy 2002 — 2003
Licensed Esthetician, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Everett Community College 1989 — 1993
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), English Language and Literature, General
La Quinta Resort & Club March 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2013 - March 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club May 2012 - August 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2011 - May 2012
Le Parker Meridien December 2010 - November 2011
JW Marriott Starr Pass September 2008 - August 2010
Renaissance Esmeralda August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, Micros, Timesaver, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Hospitality, Sales, Fine Dining, Hotel Management, Hotels, MICROS, Catering, Food, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Resorts
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2008
Music Business, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Westin Hotels & Resorts April 2015 - Present
American Golf Corporation August 2014 - April 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club June 2008 - August 2014
Group Sales/Palm Springs Destinations 2008 - 2010
ClubCorp/KSL October 2001 - May 2008
Skills
Hotels, Golf, Resorts, Sales Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Golf Courses, Hospitality, Event Management, Sports, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Catering, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Customer Satisfaction, Pre-opening, Leisure, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Menu Development
Education
Portland State University 1998 — 2000
N/A, Journalism, Communications, Foreign Language
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2008 - August 2014
J.F. Shea Co., Inc. January 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality, Time Management, Office Management, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Special Events..., Training, Continuous Improvement, Real Estate, Management, Project Management, Office Administration, Event Planning, Resorts, Employee Training, Retail, On Q Insider, Orientation Programs, Interviews, New Hire Processes
Education
Aquinas College 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business and Communicatino
Western Michigan University
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group April 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club March 2014 - April 2015
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley & The Chateaux Deer Valley March 2011 - April 2014
The Beverly Hilton 2010 - March 2011
Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills 2009 - 2010
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. 1990 - 2010
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey December 2006 - November 2009
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. & Georgetown January 2004 - December 2006
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix December 2003 - December 2004
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay 2000 - 2002
Skills
Hotel Management, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Management, Meeting Planning, Negotiation, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Leadership, Training, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Catering, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Opening Hotels, Forecasting, Sales Management, Resorts, Menu Development, Strategy, Wine, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Rooms Division, Restaurants, Pre-opening, Food, Tourism
Education
New York University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Reaction Marketing and Promotions January 2015 - Present
Taft and Associates May 2014 - Present
SEQUEN.com (seek-win) June 2010 - Present
TJ Maxx January 2014 - January 2015
Mark Palmer Design December 2009 - January 2012
Mark Palmer Design July 2007 - December 2009
PINK CLUB July 2006 - July 2007
PINK CLUB July 2005 - July 2006
La Quinta Resort & Club 2000 - 2002
Skills
Sports, Retail, HTML, Fashion, Event Planning, Sales, Tennis, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Sporting Goods, Advertising, Sports Marketing, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Online Marketing, Athletics, Sponsorship, Customer Service, Budgets, Organization, People Skills, Trade Shows, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2002 — 2005
Graphic Design
Arizona State University 2000 — 2002
Graphic Design
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2013 - November 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Telecommunications, Front Office, Administrative..., Spa, Hospitality Management, Pre-opening
Education
College of the Desert 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, History
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Westin Chicago River North July 2012 - Present
Sheraton Wild Horse pass May 2010 - July 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club April 2009 - May 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. November 2007 - May 2009
Paris Resort & Casino November 2006 - November 2007
Hyatt Regency, Gainy Ranch, Scottsdale January 2005 - September 2006
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, FL November 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Resorts, Banquets, Fine Dining, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Chef, Culinary Skills, Catering, Cuisine, Restaurants
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2003 — 2005
Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
IHM Chennai
IHM Chennai
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa December 2013 - Present
Grayhawk Golf Club 2015 - Present
W Hotels September 2012 - November 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2011 - August 2012
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants 2012 - 2012
The Nose Wine Bar January 2011 - October 2011
The Langham Hotels and Resorts July 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Food Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Customer Service, English, Food, Food Safety, Team Leadership, Leadership, Time Management, Food Industry, Event Planning, Cooking, Food Science, HACCP, Food Processing, Spanish, Catering, Hospitality Management, Restaurants
Education
Le Cordon Bleu 2010 — 2011
AOS, Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts
Imperial Valley College 2007 — 2010
Biology, General
Bahia Resort Hotel August 2014 - Present
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs June 2012 - August 2014
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation July 2011 - June 2012
Ye Olde England Inne January 2011 - July 2011
Destination Hotels & Resorts April 2009 - September 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Opera, QuickBooks, Springer Miller Systems, Profitvue, Dollarsonthenet, Protobase, PMS, ADP Timesaver, ADP Workforce, EZ Links, Realview, Oracle, OnQ, Micros, Customer Service, Team-oriented
Education
College of the Desert 2009 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.89
College of the Desert 2009 — 2014
Certificate, Accounting, 3.89
Xaverian College 2005 — 2006
Graphic Design, 4.0
University of California, Riverside October 2006 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club May 2005 - December 2006
University of Southern California July 2003 - May 2005
University of Southern California August 2003 - May 2004
University of Southern California May 1998 - August 2003
UC San Diego January 2003 - May 2003
UC San Diego September 2002 - December 2002
University of Southern California August 2000 - August 2002
University of Southern California August 1998 - May 2000
UC Santa Cruz June 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Academic Advising, Program Development, Leadership, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Student Development, Editing, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Training, Volunteer Management, Research, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Program Management, Event Management, Nonprofits, Analysis, Fundraising, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Grants, Student Leadership, Social Media
Education
University of Southern California 1998 — 2013
Ed.D., Higher Education
Colorado State University 1990 — 1993
M.S., Student Affairs in Higher Education
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1990
B.A. Economics, Minor: Theatre
First California Bank November 2008 - April 2014
Various mortgage companies January 2003 - January 2008
Mira Monte Resort January 2000 - January 2003
La Quinta Resort & Club September 1991 - September 1999
Skills
Cards, Banking, Risk Management, Credit Cards, Account Reconciliation, Loans, Credit, Internet Banking, Payments, Payroll, CRM, Financial Risk, Relationship Management, Financial Services, Finance
Education
College of the Desert 1991 — 2001
Medical Transcription, Accounting
Corona High
Stay at home mom 2008 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club March 2007 - March 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club May 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Golf, Hospitality, Sales, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Hospitality Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Family Sciences
Scottsbluff High School 1987 — 1991
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. - Hawaii Region June 2011 - Present
Xerox Corporation February 2010 - June 2011
ITAGroup August 2008 - December 2009
Starwood Hotels & Resorts 2002 - 2008
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa 2000 - 2002
La Quinta Resort & Club 1999 - 2000
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company 1993 - 1999
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategic Selling, Incentives, Building Relationships, Revenue Analysis, Selling, Direct Sales, Meeting Planning, B2B, Trade Shows, Salesforce.com
Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas Lee Business School 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Desert Cancer Foundation August 2014 - Present
ACCESS Destination Services October 2010 - August 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2008 - October 2010
Elements Meetings and Communications January 2003 - July 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Sponsorship, Restaurants, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Catering, Entertainment, Live Events, Sales, Budgets, Resorts
Education
Palm Desert High
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, General
CareFusion 2003 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club 2000 - 2003
La Quinta Resort & Club 1995 - 2000
Highland Springs Resort 1993 - 1995
Skills
Budgets, Forecasting, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Outlook, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, JD Edwards, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 1985 — 1985
Cert. Travel Agent, Tourism and Travel Services Management
University of California, Riverside 1976 — 1980
BS, Administrative Studies
Desert Christian Academy January 2014 - Present
The Quarry at La Quinta March 2012 - January 2014
Humana Challenge Golf Tournament September 2007 - April 2012
American Century Championship July 2008 - July 2010
BIGHORN GOLF CLUB June 2006 - September 2007
La Quinta Resort & Club June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Meeting Planning, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Sports, Online Advertising, Social Networking
Education
University of Southern California 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Desert Christian Academy
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club May 2014 - Present
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club May 2011 - May 2014
Hilton Garden Inn September 2008 - April 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club 2007 - 2008
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Catering, Tourism, OnQ, Property Management..., Event Management, Menu Development, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Pre-opening
Education
Bryant University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's, Marketing, Sociology
Heritage Palms Master Homeowners' Association June 2007 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club July 2006 - June 2007
Indian Ridge March 2005 - May 2006
Desert Island Country Club October 2002 - March 2005
Sebastiani Vineyards April 2001 - October 2002
Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage September 1994 - April 2001
Skills
Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Douglas College 1977 — 1981
Accounting
La Cantera Hill Country Resort, managed by Destination Hotels August 2015 - Present
American Documentary Film Festival October 2014 - Present
Saguaro Palm Springs January 2015 - July 2015
Omni Hotels August 2014 - October 2014
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa April 2011 - May 2014
Riviera Palm Springs August 2008 - April 2011
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 2006 - 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club 2005 - 2006
N9NE Group - Belly Italiano 2004 - 2005
Oliveto Restaurant and Cafe 2002 - 2004
Skills
Banquets, Tourism, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Restaurants, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Catering, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Pre-opening, Budgets, Front Office, Convention Services, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Account Management, Event Management
Education
San Francisco State University
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa January 2015 - Present
Meadowood Napa Valley September 2012 - January 2015
One&Only Resorts April 2010 - September 2012
Kerzner International October 2008 - March 2010
Kerzner International September 2006 - October 2008
Kerzner International February 2004 - September 2006
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2000 - February 2004
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. August 1998 - November 2000
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. January 1996 - August 1998
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. October 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Resorts, Hotel Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Menu Development, Catering, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Wine, Yield Management, Fine Dining, Rooms Division, Front Office, Cuisine, Opening Hotels, Budgets, Micros, Culinary Skills, Event Management, Management, Food Service, Guest Service Management, Meeting Planning, Property Management..., Leisure, Pre-opening experience, Food, Casino
Education
Florida International University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor, Hotel Management
Florida International University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa August 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2014 - May 2015
PGA WEST & The Club at PGA WEST September 2014 - May 2015
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts May 2013 - May 2015
Arizona Biltmore May 2013 - September 2014
Talking Stick Resort February 2012 - May 2013
Enchantment Resort March 2011 - February 2012
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort January 2004 - March 2011
Phantom Horse Golf Club at the Pointe South Mountain Resort May 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Tourism, Sales, Yield Management, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Catering, Banquets, Event Management, Convention Services, Corporate Events, Trade Shows
Education
Arizona State University 1997 — 2000
BA, Political Science
Walla Walla Community College 1995 — 1997
Central Washington University 1994 — 1995
Stanwood High School 1990 — 1994
Pyramid Hotel Group June 2007 - June 2015
Miraval Holding, LLC 2004 - 2006
Canyon Ranch 2001 - 2005
La Quinta Resort & Club 1995 - 1999
KSL 1995 - 1999
Westgroup Partners 1992 - 1995
Doral Hotels 1991 - 1993
Scanticon International (InterContinental) 1989 - 1990
InterContinental Hotels Group 1985 - 1990
Skills
Hotels, positioning and..., Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Strategy, Hospitality Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Revenue Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Yield Management, Sales, Resorts, Contract Negotiation, Positioning, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Golf Resorts, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1968 — 1972
Van Nuys High School 1965 — 1967
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2012 - Present
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa June 2005 - August 2008
Marriott's Desert Springs, A JW Marriott & Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas September 1998 - 2005
Park Ridge Marriott February 1997 - September 1998
Marriott's Wind Watch Hotel and Golf Club March 1993 - February 1996
Columbia Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center January 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Meeting Planning, Tourism, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Event Management, Catering, Event Planning, Pre-opening, Convention Services, Banquets, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Revenue Forecasting, Marketing, Hospitality Industry
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1989 — 1991
BA, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration
Suffolk County Community College 1987 — 1989
Associates, Hotel, Restaurant Management
Hilton Worldwide August 2010 - Present
Benchmark Hospitality International February 2010 - August 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2008 - February 2010
Professional Hospitality Resources April 2007 - October 2008
Sea Island Company March 2005 - April 2007
Noble House Hotels and Resorts - Bellevue, WA 2001 - 2004
Westin Innisbrook 1998 - 2001
Education
James Madison University 1975 — 1979
Pyramid Project Management November 2012 - Present
Pyramid Project Management, LLC October 2011 - Present
Arizona Biltmore Resort 2009 - October 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club 2007 - July 2010
Landmark Land Company 1981 - 2000
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Golf, Catering, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Pre-opening, Value Engineering
Education
California State University-Northridge
Psychology
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay March 2013 - Present
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage October 2013 - April 2015
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC May 2009 - March 2013
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New Orleans 2008 - February 2013
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage June 2008 - May 2009
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel November 2001 - June 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club 1998 - 1999
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hotel Management, Resorts, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Tourism
Education
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2014 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau September 2010 - July 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club 2008 - September 2010
Hilton Hotels Corporation 2002 - 2008
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort 2001 - 2002
Garcia's Mexican Restaurants 1996 - 2001
Paine Webber 2000 - 2000
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hotels, Resorts, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Website Development, Email Marketing, Management, Direct Marketing, CRM, Sales, Strategy, SEM
Education
Arizona State University 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Management and Leadership
Arizona State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Global Business - Concentration in International Financial Management
Arizona Biltmore Resort December 2014 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club March 2013 - November 2014
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort February 2010 - March 2013
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak March 2008 - February 2010
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort January 2006 - March 2008
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort June 2004 - January 2006
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort March 2002 - June 2004
Hilton San Jose May 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Front Office, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, OnQ, Rooms Division, Pre-opening, Hospitality, Yield Management
Education
Arizona State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa February 2013 - Present
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa January 2011 - January 2013
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa May 2007 - December 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club 2001 - 2007
La Quinta Resort & Club 1998 - 2002
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants, Spa, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Micros, Pre-opening, Forecasting, Menu Development, Rooms Division, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Tourism, Catering, Event Management, Front Office, Meeting Planning, Skin Care, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Convention Services, Hotel Booking, Property Management..., Opera, Fine Dining, Food, Restaurant Management, Hiring, Opening Hotels, OnQ, Guest Service Management, Rooms Division..., Luxury, P&L, Leisure, Skin, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Guest Recovery, Culinary Skills, Event Planning
Education
University of California, Riverside
Omni Hotels November 2010 - December 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2008 - June 2010
Cantor Fitzgerald March 2007 - March 2008
Mimosa Systems February 2006 - February 2007
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Sciences
La Quinta Resort & Club 2012 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club 2006 - 2012
Hilton Palm Springs 1993 - 1997
Hilton Palm Springs 1993 - 1997
Skills
Event Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Certified Meeting..., Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Tourism, Event Planning, Property Management..., Catering, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Hotel Management, Trade Shows, OnQ, Corporate Events, Restaurants, Menu Development, Front Office, Pre-opening
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1997 — 2003
Art/Art Studies, General
Starwood Vacation Ownership May 2001 - Present
KSL Recreation December 1997 - May 2001
La Quinta Resort & Club October 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Hospitality, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Analytics, Hotels, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Tourism, Marketing, Business Analysis, Call Center, Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Salesforce.com, Direct Marketing, Collaboration Tools, Sentiment Analysis, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, E-commerce, Vendor Management, CRM
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2001 — 2003
Masters Degree, Business Administration, Marketing and Technology
University of California, Riverside 1997 — 1999
BA, History
Calabasas Country Club May 2012 - Present
TPC Stadium & Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses @ PGA West November 2009 - May 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2009 - May 2012
Whitetail Club May 2007 - October 2008
Bel-Air Country Club February 2006 - May 2007
The Grand Golf Club October 2003 - October 2005
Whitney Oaks Golf Club (Troon Golf) 2001 - 2002
Skills
Golf, Resorts, Golf Courses, Golf Instruction, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Tournaments, Club, Sports, Hotels, Golf Course Management, Tourism, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Purchasing, Corporate Events, Sports Coaching, Inventory Management, Sales, Marketing, Golf Management, PGA, Coaching, Golf Club Repair, Team Building, Junior Golf, Income Statement, Merchandising, Retail, Country Clubs
Education
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad 2000 — 2001
AA, Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
San Diego State University-California State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelors, English
Keller Williams Southern Arizona September 2013 - Present
Richmond American Homes December 2006 - September 2013
Meritage Homes August 2005 - December 2006
Westward Look Resort November 2004 - July 2005
SuperClubs 2002 - 2004
La Quinta Resort & Club 1999 - 2002
Davidson Hotels & Resorts 1998 - 2000
Hyatt Hotels Corporation September 1982 - September 1997
Skills
Customer Relations, Luxury, Hospitality, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Inventory Management, Hotel Management, Real Estate, Selling, Team Building, Residential Homes, Leadership, Retail, Property Management, Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Event Management, Hiring, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Process Scheduler, Purchasing, Management, Fine Dining, Food, Budgets, Sales Management, Real Estate Development, Investment Properties, Forecasting
Education
Austin Community College 1980 — 1984
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2015 - Present
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa May 2008 - February 2015
Hyatt Regency Reston April 2005 - May 2008
Hyatt Fair Lakes December 1999 - April 2008
Hyatt Regency Cambridge April 1997 - December 1999
Hyatt Dulles April 1995 - April 1997
Park Hyatt Washington August 1990 - April 1995
Earl Allen Fashions August 1988 - August 1990
Four Seasons Hotel April 1986 - August 1988
Skills
Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Property Management..., Employee Training, Customer Relations, Creativity Skills, Rooms Division, Yield Management, Security Management, Spa
Education
AHLA certification for CLSD
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Penn State University 1981 — 1985
BS, Management
Omni Hotels and Resorts July 2013 - Present
Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa September 2007 - June 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club September 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hotels, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Rooms Division, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Restaurants, Front Office, Opera, Hospitality Management, Customer Satisfaction, Banquets, Meeting Planning, Menu Development, Hiring, Micros, Employee Relations
Education
San Francisco State University 1988 — 1990
Master's Degree, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
San Francisco State University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Chinese
AltEnergy, LLC September 2009 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2007 - September 2008
JH Whitney November 1998 - November 2007
Walt Disney World January 1993 - June 1993
Skills
Hotels, Corporate Events, Accounting, Account Management, Catering, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Lodging, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Event Planning, Forecasting, Meeting Planning, Convention Services, Hospitality Industry, Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Banquets, Customer Service, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking, Golf, Incentives, Restaurants, Marketing, Property Management...
Education
Fairfield University 1991 — 1996
Westfield High School
Stanford University GC October 1995 - Present
Stanford Athletics 1995 - Present
GCSAA 1985 - Present
Stanford University 1995 - 2015
Stanford University 1995 - 2015
Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA September 1991 - September 1995
La Quinta Resort & Club June 1988 - September 1991
Skills
Golf, Golf Courses, Tournaments, Public Speaking, Budgeting, Club, Budgets, Irrigation, Turf, Sports, Landscape Design, Team Building, Sustainability, Public Relations, Event Management, Turf Management, Golf Course Management, Event Planning, Agronomy, Horticulture, Sponsorship, Supervisory Skills, Landscaping, Hospitality, Process Scheduler, Golf Instruction, Trees, Management, Sports Marketing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Resorts, Landscape Maintenance, Sports Management, Water Management, PGA, Drainage, Hiring, Water, Landscape Architecture, Facilities Management, Pesticide, Lawn Care, Tree Planting, Renovation, Irrigation Management, Soil, Staff Management, Agriculture, Environmental Awareness
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1984 — 1986
BS, Ornamental Horticulture, Turfgrass Mgmt.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation May 2012 - Present
Shilo Inns Suites Hotels March 2011 - May 2012
Accountemps January 2009 - March 2011
La Quinta Resort & Club May 2007 - February 2008
StarTek June 2006 - January 2007
Baymont Inns & Suites June 2004 - July 2006
Kroger 2001 - 2002
Suncoast Motion Picture Company 1999 - 1999
Richland Community College 1995 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Hotels, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Event Management, Property Management..., Switchboard, Front Office, Schedule, Open Office
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2002
Cinema Theory
Richland Community College 1995 — 1999
Speech and Drama, Journalism
ACE HOTEL & SWIM CLUB January 2009 - April 2009
PRA Destination Management December 2004 - December 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club 2002 - 2004
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 2000
Business Administration, Marketing
Brookwood Hospitality 2010 - Present
Sage Hospitality January 2009 - Present
Sage Hospitality Resources September 2007 - January 2009
SuperClubs March 2006 - September 2007
Grand Lido Negril Superclubs October 1999 - March 2006
La Quinta Resort & Club 1995 - 1997
Hyatt Hotels 1985 - 1995
Hyatt Resorts Hawaii 1989 - 1994
Education
University of Richmond 1980 — 1985
Masters, Resort MGT
Grand Ole Opry Entertainment Group May 2008 - Present
The Key Event Group 2006 - 2008
Vanderbilt University September 2006 - December 2006
PGI Destination Management 2004 - 2005
La Quinta Resort & Club 2003 - 2004
Skills
Meeting Planning, Coordinate Meetings, Business Travel, Travel Planning, Travel Management, Convention Services, Event Management, Account Management, Tourism, Tourism Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Employee Relations, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Email Marketing, Facebook, Fundraising, Tour Booking, Hospitality, Leisure, Banquets, Restaurants, Hotels, Management, Time Management, OnQ
Education
University of Central Missouri 1987 — 1991
BS, Public Relations
Snowbird November 2014 - Present
The Cliff Spa October 2007 - November 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2005 - November 2006
Saks Fifth Avenue February 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Yield Management, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing, Beauty Industry, Sales, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Budgets, Management, Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Hospitality Industry, Financial Reporting, Spa, Resorts, Therapeutic Massage, Employee Training, Leadership, Cosmetics, Front Office, Hiring, Hospitality
Education
College of the Desert 2005 — 2007
Business, Business and Hospitality
CH Distillery June 2015 - Present
Bottleneck Management September 2013 - February 2015
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2009 - July 2013
Rockit Ranch Productions August 2008 - August 2009
Levy Restaurants February 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Restaurants, Food, Hospitality, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Drawing, Sociology, PowerPoint, Menu Development, Bartending, Critical Thinking, Research, Restaurant Management, Micros, Event Planning, Fine Dining, Hotel Management, Social Media Marketing, Open Table, ServSafe, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Labor Control, Banquets, Pre-opening, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Food Safety, Time Management, Training, Inventory Management, Management, Menu Costing, Tourism, Hiring, Recipes, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Team Building, Catering, Front Office, New Restaurant Openings, Wine
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2001 — 2005
BA, Sociology
Leap Online Marketing April 2014 - Present
Murphy O'Brien Public Relations September 2013 - December 2013
KSL Resorts August 2012 - September 2013
Marketing & Public Relations 2004 - 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club 2001 - 2004
Murphy O'Brien 1999 - 2001
KWE Associates March 1996 - August 1998
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company 1990 - 1993
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Brochure Production, Advertising, Marketing, Hotels, Resorts, Editing, Hospitality Industry, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Social Media, Tourism, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Blogging, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Event Planning, Leadership
Education
University of Southern California 1998 — 2000
M.A, Communications Management
University of California, Irvine
B.A., Sociology
Wyndham Hotel Group 2013 - Present
Metro East Realty Inc. May 2001 - Present
TMX Finance 2012 - 2013
La Quinta Resort & Club 2010 - 2012
Hilton Worldwide 2006 - 2010
Allmerica Financial December 1998 - May 2004
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Front Office, Hospitality Industry, Department Budgeting, Forecasting, Marketing, Strategic Improvement, Problem Solving, Leadership, Profit Analysis, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Yield Management, Income Statement
Education
Barney Fletcher Real Estate School
Registered Appraiser
Georgia MLS Training Institute
Georgia Broker - Real Estate
Georgia Southern University 1994 — 1998
B.S.J.S., Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Albany State University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
TCHS
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2012 - Present
GEM January 2012 - Present
Rubber-Inc October 1983 - December 2011
Skills
Great Personality, Good worker, Reliability
Education
Duluth Business University 1965 — 1968
Accounting, Accounting
denfeld high school 1956 — 1960
Casita Spirita April 2010 - Present
Cooking with Class La Quinta 2009 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club 2000 - 2004
Harrah's Casino and Hotel March 1997 - 2000
Loews Coronado Bay Resort October 1991 - March 1997
Skills
Catering, Personel Chef, Bartending
Education
Pima Community College 1981 — 1983
Associate, Graphic Arts
Marriott International September 2007 - Present
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities CVA July 2002 - April 2003
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2001 - July 2002
Miramonte Resort and Spa October 1997 - February 2001
Coldwell Banker Commercial October 1995 - August 1997
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, Business
La Quinta Resort & Club February 2015 - Present
Amadeus IT Group July 2014 - January 2015
traveljunction.com September 2013 - April 2014
Atlantis The Palm January 2011 - August 2013
Kerzner International December 2001 - January 2011
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa April 2000 - June 2001
Atlantis Adventures June 1991 - April 2000
Skills
Yield Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hotels, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Rooms Division, Front Office, Property Management..., Hospitality, Hotel Booking, Opera, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Leisure, Opening Hotels, Forecasting, Reservation, Online Travel, Pricing, Revenue Forecasting, Guest Service Management, Pre-opening experience, Hiring, Casino, Travel Management, Tour Operators, Email Marketing, Leisure Travel, Business Travel, Customer Service, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Concierge Services, Delphi, Strategy, Employee Training, Gaming Industry, Lodging, Management, Budgets, MICROS, Marketing Strategy
Education
Hilton Worldwide 2015 — 2015
Workshop, Revenue Management @ Work
Hawaii Pacific University 1989 — 1995
BSBA, Business
Gaylord Entertainment Company April 2013 - Present
Korman Marketing Group June 2012 - March 2013
The Wyndham Rio Mar-Puerto Rico October 2010 - June 2012
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino September 2009 - October 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club October 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Restaurants, Resorts, Banquets, Catering, Chef, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Event Management, Fine Dining, Food, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Leadership, Menu Development, Revenue Analysis, Food
Education
California Culinary Academy 1999 — 2001
AOS, Culinary and Pastry
Tax Analysts September 2010 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club January 2006 - September 2009
Education
Universidad del Mar (MX) 2003 — 2008
Lic. en Administracion, turismo
Hilton Worldwide October 2009 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club 2009 - Present
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Micros, Hotels, Pre-opening, Banquets
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.46
La Quinta Resort & Club August 2014 - Present
Wessman Holdings November 2011 - Present
Jakes Pizza October 2008 - February 2011
Mimis Cafe July 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Serving, Hostess, Food..., Restaurants, Food
Education
College of the Desert 2008 — 2009
La Quinta High School 2004 — 2008
La Quinta Resort & Club November 2009 - Present
Rockit Ranch Productions September 2008 - June 2009
Education
UCSC 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
La Quinta Resort & Club May 2011 - Present
Langham Hospitality Group April 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hospitality, Cuisine, Restaurant Management, Recipes, Food
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Academy of Culinary Arts 2003 — 2004
Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Harrisburg Area Community College 2001 — 2003
None, General Studies
Swank Motion Pictures January 2015 - Present
Swank Motion Pictures, Inc January 2013 - Present
Swank Motion Pictures January 2012 - Present
Rockwood School District August 2006 - August 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club January 1997 - April 1998
Scholastic 1988 - 1993
Skills
Newsletters, Sales, Fundraising, Non-profits, Employee Relations, Recruiting
Education
Muhlenberg College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Manhasset High School 1980 — 1984
La Quinta Resort & Club December 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Dental Assisting, Education, Dependable Team Player, People Skills, Professional..., Fun, Typing, Microsoft Office, Receptionist Duties, Retail Sales, Interior Design
Education
Milan Institute-Indio 2013 — 2013
Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant
Palm Desert High School 2006 — 2009
High School Diploma, General Studies
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino December 2004 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club December 1998 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Brooks College 1992 — 1994
Associate's degree, Interior Design
Rancho Vacation Properties July 2012 - Present
La Costa Resort & Spa January 2005 - January 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club November 1998 - December 2005
Skills
Sellers, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Relocation, Listings, Single Family Homes, Condos, New Home Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, REO, Investors, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Referrals, Townhomes, Property Management, ABR
Education
California Desert Trial Academy 2013 — 2015
Completed Year 3 of 4 Juris Doctor program, Law
Louisiana Tech University 1988 — 1993
Finance
Louisiana Tech University 1988 — 1993
Finance, General