Best Western International
Industry: Hotel company
DescriptionBest Western International, Inc., operator of the Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand, operates over 4,100 hotels and motels worldwide. The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, operates more than 2,000 hotels in North America. The brand was founded by M.K. Guertin in 1946. Reservations: 0800 393130 Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona, United States CEO: David Kong (2004–) Number of employees: 1,254 (2012) Subsidiaries: Sweden hotels, SureStay Hotels, Type of business: Cooperative
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Best Western International Employees
Family Involvement Center April 2010 - Present
Zachman Services January 2009 - Present
Best Western International May 2007 - January 2009
The Great Indoors February 2005 - May 2007
Banner Health July 1998 - May 2004
Banner Corporate June 1998 - February 2004
Banner Baywood Medical Center June 1999 - December 2002
Skills
Leadership, Training, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Sales, Quality Assurance, Start-ups, Construction, Negotiation, Human Resources, Clinical Research
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2003
BSBM, Business
Chicago School of Nursing 1977 — 1979
Nurse, Nursing
Career Development Partners September 2013 - Present
Best Western International February 2012 - September 2013
KB Exterior Designs January 1992 - July 2009
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Training, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Human Resources, Home Improvement, Strategy, Customer Service, Networking, Marketing, Time Management, Purchasing, Hotels, Recruiting, Budgets, Team Building, Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Oklahoma 1984 — 1986
Moore High School 1982 — 1984
Deer Valley Unified School District August 2003 - Present
International Cultural Showcase 2012 - 2013
Best Western International 1999 - 2003
Office Depot 1989 - 1999
Skills
Teachers, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Literacy, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Teacher Training, Managerial Skills, Operations Management, Strategic Hiring, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Lecturing, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Performance Management, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Business Management
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2002
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Michigan University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management and Finance
Primavera Online High School & The American Virtual Academy June 2014 - Present
Best Western International January 2012 - June 2014
Campbell lodging June 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Training, Team Building, Sales, Leadership, Time Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2015
Business, Project Management, Junior
Cactus High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma
Zions Bancorporation May 2015 - Present
CareCentrix February 2011 - February 2015
Best Western International May 2009 - March 2011
Acacia Internal Medicine December 2010 - January 2011
AT&T June 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Five plus years..., Microsoft Office, ICD-9, Linux, Windows, Eligibility and..., Prior Authorization, CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, Service Codes, Medical Terminology, Mac OS, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., Medicare, Managed Care, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Medical Records, Healthcare, Active Directory, Customer Service, Networking
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2017
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 3.87
Hello Florida July 2014 - Present
FinishLine July 2011 - January 2013
CVS Caremark Corporation June 2005 - April 2011
Best Western International July 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, Hotels, Front Office, Store Management
Education
University of South Florida 2002 — 2005
Bachelors degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Army Intelligence School 1999 — 2000
certificate of completion, army intelligence
Best Western International October 2014 - Present
Skills
Hotel Management, Hotels, Real Estate, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Management, Pre-opening
Education
University of Notre Dame 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance
Best Western International April 2014 - Present
Best Western International April 2010 - April 2014
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2017
Business Administration and Management, General
Choice Hotels International May 2009 - Present
Best Western International March 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Complaint Management, Guest Booking, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Travel Planning, Schedules, Greeting, Committed to Customer..., Team-oriented, Result Oriented, Exceptional People..., Exceptional organization
Education
University of South Carolina Upstate 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
NEXTracker, Inc September 2015 - Present
iMatrix May 2015 - August 2015
Gastonia Grizzlies June 2014 - December 2014
Daley and Heft April 2013 - May 2013
Integrity Commercial Cleaning June 2012 - August 2012
University of San Diego September 2011 - December 2011
Wells Fargo June 2011 - August 2011
Best Western International June 2010 - August 2010
Best Western International June 2009 - August 2009
Wendy's June 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Sales, Ticket Sales, Relationship Building, People Skills, Presentations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Time Management, Social Networking, Photoshop, Presentation Skills, Leadership, Facebook, Event Planning, Marketing, Event Management
Education
University of San Diego 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Brophy College Preperatory
Best Western International Front Desk ClerkCrowne Plaza® Hotels & ResortsJuly 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Customer Service, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Windows, Leadership, Outlook
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Myriad Marketing June 2007 - Present
Habitat for Humanity, USC January 2004 - May 2007
Annenberg Center for Communication May 2006 - December 2006
Best Western International May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Press Releases, Advertising, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Newsletters, Editing, Event Management, Event Planning, Strategy, Magazines, Online Advertising, Social Media
Education
University of Southern California 2003 — 2007
B.A., Communication, Annenberg School for Communication
TriWest Healthcare Alliance March 2008 - March 2013
United Health Group February 2005 - March 2008
Best Western International November 1998 - February 2005
Skills
Databases, Data Warehousing, Oracle, SDLC, SQL, Database Design, PL/SQL, Software Documentation, SQL*Plus, Visio, Data Modeling, SQL Tuning, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Sience/Mathematics, 3.4
Best Western International May 2013 - Present
Pegasus Solutions November 2010 - April 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Yum! Brands 2004 - 2009
American Express 1999 - 2004
American Express do Brasil 1990 - 1997
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Outlook, English, Windows, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Portuguese, Spanish, Analysis, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Hospitality, Visio, Business Analysis, MS Project, Windows 7, Information Technology, Problem Solving, CRM, Process Improvement, Customer Support, Vendor Management, Project Management, Testing, Databases, Customer Satisfaction, Requirements Gathering, Sales, Team Leadership, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Western International University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology
Fatec 1987 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
National Resource Management, Inc. January 2011 - Present
WNG March 2006 - October 2010
Dress Barn February 2003 - March 2006
Best Western International February 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Billing Process, Leadership, Sales, Training, Organization Skills, Program Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Bay Path College 1991 — 1994
Associate of Science (A.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Intown Suites December 2008 - Present
Airline Transport Professionals July 2007 - April 2008
Best Western International 2004 - 2008
Skills
Aviation, Airlines, Aircraft, Customer Service, Flights, Microsoft Office, Airports, Commercial Aviation, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Management, Negotiation, Change Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Airline Transport Professionals 2007 — 2008
Commercial Pilot multi-engine land
Organo Gold - March 2014 - Present
Strand Development Company, LLC November 2013 - November 2014
Prism Hotels February 2013 - August 2013
Prism Hotels February 2012 - February 2013
Pillar Hotels and Resorts April 2011 - February 2012
Rent A Center November 2004 - October 2010
Best Western International May 2001 - August 2004
Holiday Inn November 1999 - March 2001
Hampton November 1998 - May 1999
Lodgian January 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Hotels, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Staff Development, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Hotel Management, Rebranding, Operations Management, P&L Analysis, revenue management, Guest Service Management, Transitioning, Team Management, Food & Beverage, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Labor Control, Scheduling, Team Building, Human Resource..., Food Industry, Responsible Service of..., Hiring, Hands-on Training, Event Management, Coaching, Progressive Discipline, Event Planning, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Property Management..., Pre-opening, Resorts, Hospitality, Restaurants, Yield Management, Rooms Division, Banquets, Lodging, Revenue Analysis
Education
Sawyer School 1992 — 1994
ASB/Hospitality, Hospitality Administration/Management
University of Pittsburgh 1985 — 1988
Political Science and Government
Penn Hills Senior High 1981 — 1985
HS Diploma, Academic Studies
Red Rock Subs September 2015 - Present
AT-Tech December 2014 - February 2015
Microsoft November 2011 - November 2014
Duvall Farmer's Market March 2013 - August 2014
Red Rock September 2011 - November 2011
Microsoft October 2005 - September 2011
Arcadia Northwest July 2004 - October 2005
Best Western International September 2003 - July 2004
Spherion Staffing July 2002 - August 2003
Skills
SharePoint, Project Planning, Outlook, Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Training, Program Management, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Interviews, Event Management, Onboarding, Product Management
Education
TSS Redmond 2013 — 2013
Microsoft OneNote & SharePoint Metro Design
Business Support Educational Conference (B.S.E.C.) 2012 — 2012
Administration
Insights 2012 — 2012
McGhee 2012 — 2012
Outlook: Take Back Your Life
Inner Success. Inner Critics. Inner Resilience. - Workshop. 2012 — 2012
New Horizons 2012 — 2012
Excel 2012
New Horizons 2012 — 2012
SharePoint
Administrative Professional Conference (A.P.C.) 2008 — 2012
Administration
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2012
Business
Global Professional Administrative Conference (G.P.A.C.) 2006 — 2011
Administration
Best Western International April 2005 - Present
Yesawich Pepperdine & Moss 1995 - 2002
DDB Needham 1993 - 1995
Vogel Communications Group 1987 - 1992
Education
Hawaii Loa College, Santa Monica College
Ungraduate work, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix
BS, Business Management
RE/MAX Right Choice April 2013 - Present
Ortega Matson Fairlie "The Right Choice Team" REMAX Professionals September 2011 - March 2013
Integrity West Real Estate May 2004 - February 2011
Best Western International January 2001 - March 2004
Cendant May 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Residential Homes, Move Up Buyers, Negotiation, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Foreclosures, HUD, Short Sales, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers, Selling, Marketing, Property, Investment Properties, Investments, Buyer Representation, Luxury, Sales, Sellers, Property Management, Real Estate Transactions, REO
Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2000
BSS, Business Information Technology
AT&T July 2013 - Present
Verizon Wireless 2006 - 2013
VT Griffin May 2006 - September 2006
Best Western International January 2006 - April 2006
Best Western International May 2004 - December 2005
Le Creuset August 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Servant Leadership, Leadership, Management, Achieving Results, Drive Results, Communication, Exceptional organization, Performance Motivation, Delegation, Customer-focused Service, Quality Driven, Quick & Eager Learner, Computer Graphics, Computer-savvy, Highly Ambitious, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Customer Service, Wireless, Cold Calling, Sales Management, Sales Operations
Education
Winthrop University 2004 — 2006
University of South Carolina-Beaufort 2005 — 2005
Best Western International April 2010 - August 2015
Victoria Group 2006 - 2010
RIU Hotels & Resorts 2001 - 2005
Radisson October 2001 - February 2002
Sharlopov Hotels - Grand Hotel Murgavets October 2000 - September 2001
Hilton Worldwide May 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Budgets, Pre-opening, Tourism
Education
University of Portsmouth 1994 — 1998
Bachelor, Hotel & Catering Management
Pontiac Central Highschool, Michigan, USA 1993 — 1994
Highschool diploma
138 Juri Gagarin
Highschool diploma
Holiday Inn Greentree May 2005 - August 2008
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh January 1991 - January 2003
Lodgian August 1987 - January 1991
Best Western International March 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Hospitality, Special Events
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1968 — 1973
B.A., Economics
Hilton Worldwide July 2015 - Present
Sheraton August 2013 - May 2015
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa May 2014 - August 2014
Best Western International January 2013 - September 2013
DeSha's American Tavern May 2012 - January 2013
Miyo's on Main January 2012 - May 2012
Applebee's November 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Hospitality, Leadership, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Front Office, Hotels, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Mount Notre Dame High School 2007 — 2011
Pegasus Solutions August 1999 - Present
Best Western International 1997 - 1999
Best Western International 1996 - 1997
Corsair Communications 1995 - 1996
Quantum Corporation 1989 - 1995
Education
University of San Francisco 1987 — 1989
BS, Organizational Behavior
Institute for Business and Technology 1985 — 1986
Diploma, Computer Programming/Systems Analysis
CarMax June 2015 - August 2015
DSK Partners May 2014 - July 2014
Henson & Company CPAs May 2013 - August 2013
Best Western International June 2012 - August 2012
INNOCEAN USA June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Market Research, Data Analysis, Social Media, Accounting, Research
Education
University of Richmond 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Accounting, Finance, and Management
GT Resources, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Best Western International March 2014 - May 2015
GT Resources, Inc. August 2011 - July 2013
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
Best Western International September 2014 - Present
The Final Gift, LLC April 2014 - Present
Institute for Professional Development June 2008 - July 2014
RockWater Partners March 2007 - June 2008
Adelante Educational Services October 2007 - May 2008
Ausdemore Law Group, PC / Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite July 2005 - March 2007
Baja Motorsports January 2005 - July 2005
Moving America Forward Foundation May 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Team Building, Program Management, Project Management, Management, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Event Planning, Adult Education, Event Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Analysis, Human Resources, Budgets, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Customer Service, Recruiting, Procurement, Research, Problem Solving, SharePoint, Organizational..., Coaching, Google Apps, Department Budgeting, Business Process..., Change Management, Time Management, Google Sites, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Social Networking Sites, Member Relations, E-Learning, Waterfall Methodology, Social Networking
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2015
Doctoral Learner - Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership/IS & Technology, Organizational Leadership / Information Systems and Technology
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Management
University of Southern California 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Courtyard by Marriott May 2014 - February 2015
Best Western International June 2013 - May 2014
EXPRESS September 2011 - August 2013
Salem Academy Project SOAR January 2013 - June 2013
Camp Pinnacle June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Russian, Spanish, Microsoft Applications, Mountaineering, Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Teamwork
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
Rhodes College 2010 — 2011
Avnet Electronics Marketing January 2015 - Present
Avnet Technology Solutions November 2013 - January 2015
Avnet Technology Solutions November 2010 - November 2013
Republic Services Inc October 2009 - November 2010
US Foodservice October 2006 - February 2009
US Foodservice October 2005 - October 2006
Best Western International September 2004 - October 2005
ConocoPhillips November 2001 - March 2004
ConocoPhillips April 2000 - November 2001
Safeway 1997 - 1999
Skills
Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Training, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Finance, Leadership, Business Analysis, Invoicing, Journal Entries, Human Resources, Management, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Variance Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 1996 — 1997
MBA, Business
SkillPath Seminar
John Zink Hamworthy Combustion April 2015 - Present
T.D. Williamson, Inc January 2013 - December 2014
T.D. Williamson April 2011 - January 2013
D & S Property Management January 2010 - January 2011
Best Western International January 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Brand Development, Training Coordination, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing, Administrative..., Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Research, Event Management, Public Relations, Outlook, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Advertising, Newsletters, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Editing, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Meeting Planning, Online Advertising, Strategic Communications, PowerPoint, Spanish, Time Management, InDesign, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Creative Writing, Content Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.8 GPA
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication/ Spanish
Best Western International Postgraduate Program CoordinatorTouro University CaliforniaJuly 2015 - Present
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Hospitality, Property Management..., Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Event Management, Retail, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Best Western International April 2014 - Present
American Express February 2008 - April 2014
North America March 2006 - February 2008
Emergency Travel January 1998 - January 2005
Emergency Travel January 1995 - January 1998
Asia, First Class International January 1992 - January 1995
East Europe January 1989 - January 1992
Skills
CRM, Team Leadership, Management, Change Management, Project Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Building, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Business Strategy, Call Centers, Leadership, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Business Planning, B2B, Strategy, Sales Process, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Salesforce.com, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lead Generation, Competitive Analysis, Time Management, Solution Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Account Management, Sales Operations, Analytics, Vendor Management, Relationship Management, Selling, Risk Management, Product Management, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Outsourcing, Sales Management, Customer Experience
Education
University of Scranton 1998 — 2001
ABS, Business Management
University of Belgrade 1986 — 1992
B.A., Literature Science; Art History, Foreign
Animal Behavior College November 2014 - Present
Federal Escrow, Inc. June 2011 - September 2013
Best Western International March 2007 - May 2011
CVS Pharmacy June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Payroll, Budgets, Customer Service, Accounting, Newsletters, Front Office, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Hospitality, Administrative..., Outlook, Office Administration, Hotels, Process Scheduler, Office Management, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Receptionist Duties, Customer Satisfaction, Phone Etiquette, Filing, Event Planning, Administration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Employee Training, Leadership, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice Administration
Terminix Payment SpecialistCSAA Insurance Group, a AAA InsurerJanuary 2015 - April 2015
Best Western International March 2014 - February 2015
MV Transportation March 2012 - March 2014
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2016
Associate's degree, Psychology
O'Brien & Associates Food Brokerage Firm January 2015 - Present
Angleton Mobile Home Community July 2013 - June 2014
Texas Tax Group, Inc. April 2013 - June 2013
Best Western International July 2012 - April 2013
Candlewood Suites® Hotels March 2011 - June 2011
NCO Group June 2008 - September 2010
AT&T June 2007 - May 2008
Communications Solutions, LLC September 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OneNote, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Call Centers, Accounting, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Training, Account Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, Freshman
Joplin High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, Basic
Homebased April 2014 - Present
Best Western International July 2012 - April 2014
Best Western International June 2010 - July 2012
Best Western International October 2005 - July 2010
Best Western International November 2004 - October 2005
Best Western International March 2004 - November 2004
Take Charge America September 2000 - January 2004
Debt Free Arizona August 1998 - September 2000
Circle K Corp October 1986 - September 1992
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Call Center, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Process Scheduler, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Call Centers, Software Documentation, Management, Sales, Hospitality Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
Bachelor, Business Administration
Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College, Glendale Community
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Best Western International May 2013 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle January 2008 - May 2013
BBVA Compass January 2011 - January 2012
Honeywell 2008 - 2012
DFD 2005 - 2008
Allen + Philp Architects 2006 - 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Vendor Management, Operations Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, MS Project, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Program Management
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Arizona School of Business and Real Estate
Best Western International September 2013 - Present
Durrant September 1999 - April 2012
KKE Architects September 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Design Research, Sustainable Design, Architectural Design, Submittals, SketchUp, Comprehensive Planning, Mixed-use, Space planning, Residential Design, Construction Drawings, AutoCAD Architecture, Architectural Drawings
Education
University of Notre Dame 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Architecture
Best Western International January 2011 - Present
Comfort Inn & Suites of Ardmore, Oklahoma February 2008 - October 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Team Building
Education
University of Oklahoma 2008 — 2011
Bachelors in Hospitality Management
Freelance Architectural Design September 2015 - Present
Gabriel Lopez Architect, P.A. August 2014 - August 2015
Vapor Beast October 2013 - August 2014
Premier Hire June 2013 - October 2013
University of San Diego Mission Rec October 2009 - May 2012
Fossil August 2011 - January 2012
Best Western International May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
ArchiCAD, Creative Direction, PowerPoint, Leadership, Group Dynamics, Strategic Consulting, Creative Writing, Communication, Microsoft Office, 3D Rendering, Microsoft Excel, Revit, Adobe, Time Management, AutoCAD, Customer Service, Group Work, Salesforce.com, Sales, Rhino 3D, Creative Solutions, Product Marketing, Microsoft Word, Social Media
Education
University of San Diego 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Architecture
Best Western International October 2013 - Present
Best Western International January 2009 - November 2013
Best Western International March 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Hotels, Hotel Management, Banquets, Business Travel, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Resorts
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort May 2014 - Present
Best Western International September 2009 - May 2014
Fiesta Resort Conference Center August 2008 - September 2009
Fiesta Resort Conference Center January 2008 - August 2008
SpringHill Suites by Marriott February 2004 - January 2008
Disneyland Resort July 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Front Office, Rooms Division, Property Management..., Resorts, OnQ, Tourism, Revenue Forecasting, Hotel Booking, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Hospitality, Lodging
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2017
AAHTT, Hospitality Travel and Tourism
Jireh Communications September 1996 - Present
US Air Force Reserve 1977 - 1999
American Express 1989 - 1996
Best Western International 1987 - 1988
Goodyear Aerospace 1985 - 1987
Intel Corporation 1983 - 1985
Skills
audio visual, PowerPoint, Graphic Design, Conferences, Photoshop, Corporate Events, Advertising, Promotions, Trade Shows, Commercial Pilot, Video Production, Internet Video..., AV, Event Management, Marketing, Events, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, New Business Development, Event Planning, Copywriting, Social Media, Live Events, Commercial Aviation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Small Business, Social Networking, Time Management, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Entertainment, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Video, Coaching, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Online Advertising, Creative Direction
Education
University of Phoenix 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Management
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2013 - 2015
Marriott International 2009 - 2015
Hilton Worldwide 2009 - 2014
InterContinental Hotels Group 2008 - 2013
Best Western International 2003 - 2012
US Navy 1999 - 2003
Skills
E-commerce, Social Media, Performance Metrics, Professional..., Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Revenue Management, Pre-opening, Hospitality Industry, Guest Satisfaction, Front Office, Guest Service, Micros, Tourism, Restaurants, Opera, Staff Training, Fidelio, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Rooms Division, Catering, Banquets, Leisure, Cost Control, Electronic Distribution, P&L, Luxury, Hiring, Profit, Fine Dining, Food, Culinary, Franchising, Forecasting, Spa, Market Planning, Conferences, Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Event Management, Profitability, Customer Satisfaction, Lodging, Team Building
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business / Hospitality Management
Arizona State University January 2014 - Present
Apollo Group January 2010 - October 2013
Apollo Group February 2009 - January 2010
University of Phoenix April 2007 - January 2009
University of Phoenix October 2006 - March 2007
University of Phoenix May 2005 - October 2006
Best Western International November 2003 - May 2005
Tower Records 1997 - 1999
Skills
Data Analysis, Query Analyzer, Requirements Analysis, SQL, HTML, Java, Visio, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Access, Systems Analysis, Error Analysis, Documentation, PL/SQL, System Administration, Salesforce.com..., Analysis, Project Management, Training, Oracle, Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux, Software Project..., Integration, SOA, IT Management, MS Project, Databases, Business Process, System Deployment, Testing, Software Development, Disaster Recovery, Scrum, Data Warehousing
Education
Western International University 2008 — 2010
MS/ISE
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
BSIT
University of Washington 1999 — 2002
Best Western International January 2003 - Present
Best Western International May 2008 - August 2011
Best Western International March 2005 - May 2008
Choice Hotels International May 1998 - June 2001
Skills
SharePoint, SDLC, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, Oracle Applications, PeopleSoft, Credit Card Transaction..., Hospitality, Change Management, Release Management, ITIL, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio..., Project Finance, IT Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Management, Budgets, Team Building, CRM
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Best Western International October 2008 - September 2012
PayPal June 2008 - October 2008
JDA Software November 2006 - June 2008
Time America January 2006 - July 2006
Infosys November 2002 - December 2005
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Unix, Software Development, Java Enterprise Edition, SQL, Java
Education
University of Pune 1998 — 2002
B.E., Computers
JNV
CompuCom March 2011 - Present
Wyndham Worldwide March 2002 - March 2011
PurchasePro.com November 1999 - May 2001
RezSolutions June 1998 - November 1999
Best Western International 1991 - 1998
Skills
Leadership, Strategy, Optimization, End User Support, Service Desk, Help Desk Support, Desk Side Support, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Engineering, Workforce Management, Outsourcing Management, Program Management, P&L Financial Management, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, CRM, Customer Service, Solution Architecture, Management, IT Management, Customer Satisfaction, Enterprise Software, Training, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Change Management, Start-ups, Outsourcing, Offshore Outsourcing, Offshore Management, Business Continuity, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, Data Center, Cloud Computing
Education
University of Phoenix
Business Administration and Management, General
Freedom Financial March 2011 - Present
AZ DES, Unemployment Division August 2009 - Present
Club Med August 2004 - August 2008
Best Western International January 2001 - August 2004
Best Buy September 1998 - December 2000
PageNet September 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Training, Program Management, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Temporary Placement, Process Improvement, Management, Employee Relations, SPHR, Deferred Compensation
Education
University of Phoenix
BSBA, Business/HR
Best Western International Property Revenue ManagerBest Western InternationalRevenue ManagementBest Western International2000 - Present
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Budgets
Education
University of Phoenix
AA Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Business/Digital Marketing
Best Western International 1976 - 1985
Holiday Inns, Inc. 1974 - 1976
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Market Research, New Business Development, Social Networking, Copywriting, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Analytics, Business Strategy, Lead Generation, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, Account Management, Direct Mail, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Brand Management, SEO, Corporate Communications, SEM, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Insight, Corporate Branding, Product Marketing, B2B Marketing, Digital Strategy, PPC, B2B, Trade Shows, E-commerce, Event Management, Web Analytics, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Retail
Education
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business
Marketing
Best Western International July 2008 - Present
AttainIt! February 2002 - Present
COMSYS 2006 - 2007
AT&T Broadband/Comcast 1996 - 2002
Bally Total Fitness January 1990 - February 1996
Skills
Oracle, PeopleSoft, People Skills, Life Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Cabledata, ICOMS, Lawson General Ledger, Cumulus, Hyperion, Essbase, QMF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Presentation Skills, Training & Development, Leadership, Billing Process, New Business Development, Intercompany Accounts, Internal Controls, Public Speaking, Accounting, Accounts Receivable
Education
Living Word University 2012 — 2013
Ministry
SWIHA 2010 — 2011
Certification, Life Coach
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2009
Master, Information Systems
Tougaloo College 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting/Economics
Best Western International October 2011 - Present
Pearl Emerald Corp March 2003 - September 2009
Skills
Event Management, Entertainment, Marketing, Event Planning, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Television
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2016
Associate's degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management
Omaha South High
University of Phoenix January 2012 - Present
Aero Design & Manufacturing March 2010 - April 2011
Best Western International April 2009 - February 2010
Sprig Electric August 2007 - October 2008
Robert Half Finance & Accounting December 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Accounts Payable, Mas 90, General Ledger, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Accounting, Outlook, Financial Reporting, Peachtree, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Bank Reconciliation
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
Masters of Science, Accounting
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2004
BS, Business Management
Best Western International June 2000 - March 2015
Skills
Customer Service..., Call Centers, Customer Experience, Phone Etiquette, Cash Handling Experience, Customer Retention, Supervisory Experience, Multi-line Phone, Up-selling, Telemarketing, Customer Support, Customer-focused Service, Operating Budgets, Customer Engagement, Clerical Skills, Department Budgeting
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2013
Business Administration and Management, General
Best Western International October 1988 - Present
Iowa Transfer Systems (Shazam) October 1982 - June 1988
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1978 — 1980
Best Western International June 2013 - Present
Ramada Inn & Suites January 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Team Building, Front Office, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality, Food, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Rooms Division, Restaurants, Resorts, Pre-opening, MICROS, Food, Banquets, Training, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Sales, PowerPoint, Budgets
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2012
Bachelors degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management